Museum of Old and New Art (Mona) Tours and Activities

The natural wonder of Mt Wellington is a highlight just by itself, the breathtaking sheer 360 degree views of all the mountians & river estuaries are well & truly intagram worthy. Hobart Explore take you to two fascinating historical 18th century georgian locations.Richmond (1825) is a place lost in time,this amazing & beautiful georgian village offers dozens & dozens of buildings to explore or simply walk or picnic on its riverbank.Bellerive bluff fort (1888) was built to protect a defenseless Hobart,walk along the rampards,check out the gaol cells,12 tonne cannons or admire the gorgeous views.Unwind with your favourite beverage as you soak up the magnificent 180 degree views from Mt Nelson signal station.MONA offers very intresting & unique gardens,luxury accommodation,bars,restaurants,music sound stage,even cemetery but it isn't your run of the mill museum or art gallery,it's art can challenge your humanity,ethics & taste but everyone comes out of MONA with some sense of wonderment

Spend the day at Moorilla Estate for a unique Tasmanian winery experience that includes world-class art. You’ll start with a ferry ride and admission to Mona (the Museum of Old and New Art), known as much for its underground labyrinth-like architecture as for its art collection. Then enjoy a seasonal lunch, followed by a tasting and behind-the-scenes tour at Moorilla Estate, which continues to make ‘best of’ lists since it opened in 2011.

Enhance a Hobart sightseeing tour with included admission to the MONA (Museum of Old and New Art), one of the most fascinating—and talked-about—museums in Australia. Start with the city tour to see top Hobart attractions like Cascade Gardens, the old Female Convict Prison, and Rosny Hill Lookout Then arrive at MONA for a look at its varied collection, from Neolithic artifacts to controversial art installations.

Combine panoramic views from the top of Mt Wellington with controversial art at one of Australia’s most interesting museums on this Hobart day tour. Travel to Mt Wellington’s summit to enjoy its alpine setting and views that can reach Bruny Island on a clear day. Then visit the MONA (Museum of Old and New Art) to see varying exhibits from Egyptian mummies to modern installations. Plus, take a ferry ride on the River Derwent, and see other Hobart sights like Cascade Valley, Battery Point and St David’s Park.

Drink Tasmania is now available to accommodate customised private tours from Hobart in our luxury, fully electric Tesla Model S sedan. Do you have a special celebration that requires a uniquely memorable experience that you are looking to organise in Tasmania? We can arrange single day or multi-day tours for the avid whisky or wine aficionado’s that want the absolute in-depth experience of everything Tasmania has to offer, including visiting places that aren’t on our public tours. We can cater for small groups of 3 people (4 maximum), on single or multi-day tours. We are experienced in helping you with a special day such as birthdays, wedding anniversaries and even in helping set the scene for that special intimate moment, such as for marriage proposals. If you have a birthday or wedding anniversary or would simply prefer to tour privately, we can customise this tour to your tastes and preferences.

This tour is perfect for those wanting a guided tour with some diverse experiences. It features fantastic scenery, cultural highlights, delicious foods and drink, sampling opportunities and comfortable lodgings. It also stays relatively close to the big cities ensuring our creature comforts like good phone reception & wifi. They small groups allow guests to meet you people and enjoy some company without ever feeling crowded or herded at attractions.

Moorilla’s Wine Ambassador - a true expert in all things wine - will take you on a private, behind-the-scenes tour of the Moorilla vineyard. You’ll taste the wine and delve into the history of Moorilla, David Walsh and Claudio Alcorso, who planted Moorilla’s first vines. The tour includes an exclusive tasting of the best wines from Moorilla/Domaine A - decanted into fancy glassware. Includes a complimentary bottle of Muse wine to take home. Also onsite at Moorilla is Mona, Australia’s largest privately-owned gallery and museum. Mona exhibits everything from ancient Egyptian funerary objects and modernist masterpieces to a word waterfall. The Mona site - located on the banks of the River Derwent- is also home to luxury accommodation, bars, a restaurant and more.

One can’t say that they’ve truly explored Tasmania without visiting the big three: Hobart, Port Arthur and Bruny Island. This three-day tour will make sure you get the full Tassie experience by guiding you on an epic journey around Tasmania's south. Day 1: Covers all of Hobart’s key attractions: Mt Wellington, Bonorong, MONA, Richmond, city highlights tour and Salamanca market (Sat only). Day 2: Bruny island - Arguably Tasmania's best day trip! This magical Island has a little piece of everything Tasmania has: World class beaches, rugged coastline and native wildlife matched with the finest local produce from the ocean and the land - a tour you do not want to miss! You will see firsthand why Bruny Island is fast becoming one of Tasmania’s most popular tourist destinations. Day 3: The Port Arthur tour is a direct bus to the historic site where you will have 4 hours to explore at your own pace. This 7 hour round trip departs Hobart at 10:30 AM getting back at around 5:30 PM.

Indulge in a VIP day out with this 8-hour Hobart tour that combines wine and art. This 'posh-as' package includes round-trip ferry transport from the Brooke Street Pier, admission to Hobart's renowned Mona (Museum of Old and New Art), two courses at Mona's top notch restaurant with Moorilla wine pairings, a private vineyard tour of Moorilla, an intimate tasting with a winery ambassador, and a bottle of Muse to take home.

A city experience with a dash of country charm. Get acquainted with Hobart’s fascinating history and local life, backstreets, galleries, markets and street eats with an expert local host. Head to The Agrarian Kitchen for a sensational meal and a tour of the fabulous surrounds and finish with a visit to the peerless MONA. It’s best to explore the museum at your own pace and return to downtown via a wonderful scenic ferry.

Enjoy aerial views of Hobart on a 30-minute flight that takes in natural sights like Mt Wellington and manmade attractions like the MONA. As you fly over the city and River Derwent, look down on the Hobart skyline, northern suburbs and Clifton Beach. This flightseeing experience is limited to 10 passengers.