Departing 30 January, 2023

8 Night Tasmania Cruise Deaprting from Brisbane

Eden means "a delightful place," which is what you can expect to see in New South Wales' most southerly town. Eden is known as one of Australia's best whale watching locations. Humpback and southern right whales can be spotted in Eden's Twofold Bay from September to November, as they migrate back to those chilly Antarctic waters. Natural attractions are the aim of the game in delightful Eden as well. Cruise to Eden to visit Ben Boyd National Park and walk along its rugged cliffs to Boyd Tower and Red Point Lookout.

As the capital of Tasmania, Hobart's Colónial history is on display in the harbor town's architecture. Visit Battery Point, Hobart's main historical district — here, you'll find narrow lanes and Colónial seafarers' cottages dating back to the 1800s. Then, head to the waterfront to check out Salamanca Place, the city's cultural hot spot: Peruse through the boutiques, cafes and restaurants that now occupy the neighborhood's Georgian sandstone warehouses. Cruise to Hobart, Tasmania and explore Mount Wellington, the 1,271 meter-high basalt monolith that backdrops the city. It's a 30-minute drive to the summit, and once you're there, you can take in the panoramic views or stretch your legs with some bushwalking.

Highlights

If you're wondering where the best beaches are, look no further. Aslings Beach has a large lap-style rock pool, and Cocora Beach offers wave-free beauty. Meanwhile, photogenic Pinnacles Beach is known for its interesting Quoraburagun Pinnacle rock formations. Any choice is a good one with your Eden cruise.

Ben Boyd National Park is known for whale watching, beach camping, hiking and fishing. With just a day in the national park, head to Boyd Tower and Red Point Lookout for unbelievable coastal views. The red rocks juxtaposed against the blue water is a photographer's dream.

Learn about the local oyster farming industry and taste a freshly shucked Pambula Lake Sydney Rock Oyster on Captain Sponge's Magic Oyster Tour. You may also enjoy fresh oysters with flavors like gin and tonic, and chili lime and ginger at the popular waterfront restaurant, Drift.

Eden may not have many shops along its main street, but if you're searching for a quintessentially Australian souvenir, head to Eden Newsagency. Cruise to Eden, Australia to pick up some delicious Darrell Lea chocolate or flavored licorice, which are widely considered the world's best. You'll thank us later.

Discover the many historical and cultural gems that await in Hobart's Battery Point neighborhood. Admire its Colónial-style buildings dating back to the 1830s. Check out St. George's — this sandstone church was designed in the 19th century by then-convict James Blackburn.

Take the 30-minute road to the summit of monstrous Mount Wellington, which has a wooden boardwalk and enclosed lookout. The summit is often covered in snow, even in summer. However, its lower section consists of thickly forested trails for hiking, biking and even horseback riding.

The Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens are about a 25-minute walk from Hobart's center. Established in 1818, the Gardens have Tasmanian, Chinese, cactus and palm collections, as well as a Subantarctic Plant House that recreates the climate and flora of antarctic Macquarie Island.

Don't leave Hobart without sampling the Tassie classic: meat pies. A flaky puff pastry crust covers a savory center of spiced chicken or beef. Go higher-end with a dinner of Flinders Island lamb, local oysters or Spring Bay mussels. For a sweet treat, stop into Daci and Daci Bakers and try to choose just one cake or pastry — it's easier said than done.

There are several local designers with stalls at the Saturday Salamanca Market, including Made By Hand. Salamanca Place is a great spot to shop for souvenirs every day of the week during your Hobart cruise. Peruse the boutiques and shops of this neighborhood for Tasmanian timber and lavender gifts, jewelry, ceramics, hand-woven wool and cloth items and Tasmanian-inspired fine art prints.