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Discovery Holiday Parks
Hobart, Hobart, TAS
AAA Rating:
Three and a half stars
Overview
Discovery Holiday Parks – Hobart is a 10 minute drive to the city centre and a 15 minute drive to the nearby town of Richmond, with Launceston just under 2.5 hours away. Hobart is easily reached from the mainland, with daily flights from all major Australian cities, and the ‘Spirit of Tasmania’ ferry services operating from Melbourne. With other Discovery Holiday Parks located throughout Tasmania including Hadspen and Strahan, Tasmania is an ideal touring holiday destination
Set in beautiful bush setting, Discovery Holiday Parks – Hobart is just minutes from the Meehan Range State Recreation Area which offers scenic bushwalking, abseiling and picnic facilities.
Nestled on the beautiful Derwent River, with Mount Wellington offering a dramatic backdrop, Hobart offers an extensive range of activities and attractions for the whole family. Just 20 minutes from Hobart, the summit of Mount Wellington offers stunning views of Hobart, Bruny Island and the Tasman Peninsula, with bushwalking trails for all fitness levels.
Each Saturday, the bustling Salamanca Markets comes alive with local produce and handcrafts available, while nearby Constitution Dock, the finishing line of the annual Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race, offers a wide selection of cafes and restaurants.
Nestled in the Coal River Valley just 30 minutes from Hobart, the historic town of Richmond features Australia’s oldest bridge, Richmond Bridge, built by convicts in 1823.
Named 2008 and 2009 Best Heritage Tourism Experience in Australia by Gourmet Traveller Magazine, the Port Arthur Historic Site offers a rich insight into Australia’s convict past. Set on 40 hectares featuring 30 buildings, extensive ruins and beautiful gardens, this World-Heritage listed site offers a full day of sightseeing, just 1 and a half hours from Hobart.
A 20 minute ferry ride from Kettering just outside Hobart will deliver you to Bruny Island, home of the prestigious Bruny Island Surf Classic. Renowned for its stunning natural beauty and abundant wildlife, Bruny Island offers cruises, bushwalking, bird-watching and Fairy Penguin tours.
Discovery Holiday Parks – Hobart is well positioned to enjoy all that Hobart and the surrounding area has to offer and features a range of accommodation from en-suite powered caravan sites to cabins, cottages and lodges. Our 3.5 star self-contained cottages and lodges offer sleeping from 4 to 6 people and feature en-suite bathroom, TV/DVD and full kitchen with gas stove and dishwasher. Our Standard Cabins are ideal for larger families or groups, and feature electric heating, while our Economy Cabins offer sleeping from 4 to 6 people, and feature kitchenette and en-suite bathroom.
Offering a fully-serviced Conference Centre, internet access plus beach volley-ball court and playground, Discovery Holiday Parks – Hobart is ideal for corporate functions, large groups or family holidays.
Accommodation
- Superior Cottages and Lodges
- Economy and Standard Cabins
- Powered en-suite Caravan sites
Features & Facilities
- BBQ’s
- Beach Volleyball Court
- Kiosk
- Playground
- Playboat
- Putt-Putt
- Conference Centre
- Internet access
Local Attractions
View a copy of the Park Brochure
Hobart Park Brochure PDF
DISNEY LIVE! MICKEY'S MUSIC FESTIVAL
These summer holidays, Mickey Mouse and his band of friends will perform in the musical extravaganza Disney Live! Mickey's Music Festival. Joined by Disney Favourites Aladdin, The Little Mermaid and Disney/Pixar's Toy Story, this fun-filled concert experience is sure to entertain the whole family.
To be held 04 February to 06 February 2012 at the Derwent Entertainment Centre.
MS FEST 2012
2012 will see the annual music festival move from Launceston to Hobart. This annual music festival raises money for people in Tasmania living with Multiple Sclerosis.
To be held 03 March 2012 at the T.C.A. Grounds in Hobart.
ABOUT HOBART
Hobart, Tasmania’s harbour-side capital city was founded in 1804, and is the second oldest city in Australia. It now has a population of approximately 250,000 people.
Hobart city stretches along both shores of the Derwent River, and has the lofty Mt Wellington as a picturesque backdrop. Hobart is a city of sails and sandstone, festivals and flavours - colourful spinnakers on the harbour, fine old 19th century warehouses along Salamanca Place, the fun and music of the waterfront Summer Festival and excellent restaurants highlighting Tasmania’s fresh food.
In parts of Hobart, it is easy to feel as if you’ve stepped back a couple hundred years. Take a walk through Battery Point, where the city’s oldest cottages snuggle together, stroll through one of the city’s heritage parks, in the shade of mature English trees, or wander along Salamanca Place, with its line of Georgian warehouses, the sandstone chipped by convict chisels.
SALAMANCA MARKET
Salamanca Market highlights fine Tasmanian art & craft - hand worked glass, innovative design in Tasmanian timbers, stylish clothing, bold ceramics.
Meet world renowned crafts people selling their creations.
Looking for antiques, collectibles, books, curios, trash or treasure? Come & pick up a bargin or two.
Open every Saturday of the year
8:30am - 3:00pm
CADBURY VISITOR'S CENTRE
Understand the process of how Cadbury chocolates are made, see chocolates being moulded and enjoy tasting raw materials.
Visitors can sample chocolates and visit the retail shop - special chocolate prices and high quality Cadbury merchandise.
No access to manufacturing areas of factory.
Closed weekends and public holidays.
TASMAN ISLAND CRUISES
This world class eco-adventure cruise travels along the spectacular coastline of the Tasman National Park between Port Arthur and Eaglehawk Neck, southern Tasmania.
See Tasmanian wilderness and wildlife at Port Arthur including sea cliffs, seals, dolphins, whales, seabirds and eagles.
So much is happening out there, every day of the year. The abundant sea and coastal wildlife is extremely active, who knows what you will see on your cruise? Close encounters with wildlife are common.
BRUNY ISLAND CRUISE
This three-hour eco-adventure cruise takes you through some of Tasmania's unspoilt coastline like nobody else. Our safe, fast and comfortable boats ensure you're right in the adventure – seeing everything up close, feeling every thrill and experiencing nature first hand.
Bruny Island boasts stunning natural cliff formations. The awesome 'Breathing Rock', the towering 'Monument' and the lush emerald green forests of South Bruny.
The impressive array of sea and coastal wildlife rivals many national parks throughout the world. Meet the Bruny Island seals, dolphins, whales, albatross, eagles, gannet, shearwater and petrel who live in this delicate ecosystem.
PEPPERMINT BAY CRUISE
Explore the best Tassie has to offer from the deck of the 23m catermaran as you cruise the River Derwent & d'Entrecasteaux Channel on your way to Peppermint Bay.
Arrive at picturesque Peppermint Bay where the chefs have your lunch ready and waiting. Enjoy the freshest local cuisine whilst you cruise the coastline of Northern Bruny Island.
Disembark the vessel and enjoy an hours leisure time exploring Peppermint Bay and the little seaside town of Woodbridge.
Depart Peppermint Bay as we venture Northbound again for a return journey to Hobart, following the voyage made by yachtsman every year in the famous Sydney to Hobart yacht race.
Arrive back in Hobart ready to continue on with your evenings activities.
HUON TRAIL
The Huon Trail is the perfect touring route to take you around the area to the south of Hobart. In just a 20-minute drive, you will find a world of extensive and serene waterways, wild coastlines, quiet farmlands, boutique vineyards, and rugged but accessible World Heritage wilderness.
The Huon Trail leads you to ideal places for delicious food – especially cheeses, cherries, stone fruits, berries, meats and the freshest of seafood – top class cool-climate wines, a rich maritime, forest and rural heritage, and friendly, creative people.
There are four areas along The Huon Trail – the Huon Valley, the D'Entrecasteaux Channel, Bruny Island and the remote and wild Far South. Each of these areas offers unique experiences and attractions ranging from towering sea cliffs, dramatic mountain peaks, ancient forests, wondrous underground caves, pristine waterways, native flora and fauna and truly sensational landscapes.
MONA - MUSEUM, WINERY, BREWERY, BAR & RESTAURANT
Museum - Australia's largest private museum of old, new, ancient, modern and contemporary art.
Open daily 10:00am - 6:00pm
Winery - Tours & tastings of boutique Tasmanian wines.
3:30pm Tuesday, Friday & Saturday.
Brewery - Moo Brew tour & tasting in the microbrewery, which means the tours are up close & personal. Drink beer straight from the tank.
4:00pm Fridays.
The Source Restaurant - Contemporary French cuisine using fresh, local produce.
TASMANIAN TRANSPORT MUSEUM
The museum is the home of the state's largest collection of transport exhibits and related items. It provides a fascinating insight on life in Tasmania from the earliest days of merchanised transport and fire services.
Electric trams & trolley buses. Steam & diesel locomotives, rail cars, carriages & other rolling stock. Motor buses, fire engines, steam road vehicles & lots more.
ZOODOO WILDLIFE PARK
ZOODOO offer a large range of Native, Agricultural and Exotic animals including, Tasmanian Devils, Quolls, Koala, Camel, Llama, Goats, Monkeys, Tigers, Lions and much more!
They also have lion feeding and education talks three times per day and a Safari Bus tour is an experience the whole family will never forget.
Take a walk through the native park, play with the animals in the indoor animal nursery or visit Tigerland if you dare!
There's something for everyone... even rides for the kids! So what are you waiting for? Come and see what you can DOO... at ZOODOO!
RISDON BROOK PARK
Risdon Brook Park, set amongst dense bushland on Hobart’s eastern shore, is a popular recreational area. The Park is home to one of Hobart’s largest drinking water reservoirs which supplies water to homes on the eastern shore.
Southern Water owns and maintains Risdon Brook Park, which includes a walking track, barbecue facilities, a children’s playground and toilet facilities.
This is an easy walk for the whole family,the track around Risdon Brook reservoir is approximately 4.36km in length. Cycling is allowed. Follow the vehicle-width track all the way around the reservoir in either direction. The track is mostly flat but undulates around the eastern bay and at the approach to the northern end of the reservoir.
There are views to Mount Wellington and Mount Direction from the eastern side of the reservoir and bush views around the whole reservoir perimeter.
CASCADE BREWERY & VISITORS CENTRE
Vitit Australia's oldest brewery and take the tour to see some of Australia's finest and oldest beers in production and taste the finest product.
TASMANIAN DEVIL CONSERVATION PARK
Come face to face with real live Tasmanian devils at our fantastic new world first habitats at Tasmanian Devil Conservation Park.
It is the world's original and best Tasmanian devil visitor centre.
You'll see devils feeding - six times a day - snarling and doing what they do best, crushing up bones and generally being devilish.
See the famous dive of the falcon in Tasmania's only free-flight presentation. You'll also see friendly little parrots play some unusual tricks and discover how birds can recognize colours.
Hand feed friendly kangaroos, walk among friendly wallabies, take a wildlife walk to see eagles and rare hawks and meet our quaint little quolls.
WREST POINT CASINO
Australia’s first casino opened here at Wrest Point in 1973 – and the fun and action hasn’t stopped since!
A boutique casino that has all the popular table games, gaming machines and our VIP gaming area.
There are two other gaming areas – Riverview and Boardwalk – where you’ll find the latest in electronic gaming machines, with great views of the River Derwent.
Dine in style at one of Wrest Point's many restaurants from Hobart's premier dining experience to light snacks on the waterfront and just about everything else in between!
Wrest Point offers 5 inhouse dining venues to choose from.
Point Revolving Restaurant
Pier One Restaurant & Bar
The Coffee Shop
The Loft Bistro
Riverview Snacks
TASMANIAN MUSEUM & ART GALLERY
The Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery in Hobart is Tasmania's premier museum. It is situated in a collection of 19th century historic buildings immediately north of Hobart's famous docks area.
It has fine Tasmanian colonial history and art collections,
Tasmanian natural wonders, including a special collection of treasures related to the extinct Tasmanian tiger or thylacine, as well as a collection of antique Tasmanian furniture.
The are special exhibitions for children,
a restaurant and cafe and there are regular guided tours.
SALMON PONDS
Built in 1861, is the oldest trout hatchery in the Southern Hemisphere. It was the first place to be stocked with trout in Australia and was the mainstay of trout breeding for Tasmania’s legendary trout fisheries. Visit the Salmon Ponds near New Norfolk in the Derwent River valley and wander amidst the historic buildings, hatchery and fish ponds. There's also a restaurant within the original 19th century English style public
open space of superb trees, hedges and lawns.
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Lat: -42.8136000 Long: 147.3369010
Pets: Not allowed
Hobart
673 East Derwent Hwy
Risdon
Tasmania 7016
Free call: 1800 352 249
T: (03) 6243 9879
F: (03) 6216 4115
