Friday 01/10/10
- Sydney to Hobart flight, about 1 hr & 20 minutes. Arrived Hobart @ 9.30ish pm.
- Checked in to hotel straight away & sleep
Saturday 02/10/10
- Salamanca Market for fresh produce, home made bread/ cookies, honey, and organic products. Plus tons of talented & creative people showcasing their creations from own designed tshirt, clothing, accessories, pottery, wood craft, etc. A very unique market, I wish they can bring Salamanca Market to Sydney. Definitely worth a visit. Opened every Saturday from 8.30am-3pm. I was there from 9-2.30pm.
- Lunch at Jackman & McRoss, about 10 mins walk from Salamanca Market. Although I pigged out at Salamanca Market, I still have space for Jackman & McRoss. French style bakery, relaxed atmosphere, the moment you step in to the shops you just want to eat every single pastries on the display. Always packed & if you go with a big group be prepared to wait for tables.
- Picked up rental car & drive around ...
- Sandy Bay for the water scenery around Hobart. The view is breathtaking & the quality of air is fresher than Sydney, I am not sure if I am exaggerating here, but I seriously feel that way.
- Visited my friend's beautiful house & her 2 cute dogs.
- Dinner at a pizza shop in town, the whole gang was exhausted at this point. We had a caveman style dinner, when the meal was out, we had it within 15 mins. Everyone was hungry & we forgot to take photos/ remember the name of the restaurant.
Salamanca Market with Mount Wellington at the background
View from Sandy Bay- Joined a Cycling tour downhill from Mount Wellington from 9am-12.30pm. They drove 20 mins to go up to the mountain (the Pinnacle) & here's your starting point to cycle downhill with 4-5 stops within the tour. Their car will slowly drive behind the tour to ensure everyone is okay & no one is injured. If you are not great at cycling don't panic, this is going downhill & it fits non sporty person (i.e. ME). Beautiful scenery & you will see much more of the whole mountain by cycling. The tour finished off at Salamanca
- Lunch at Mures seafood Salamanca. I wanted to order Grilled Lobster & the last Lobster was taken by my lucky friend. I ordered Grilled Salmon with chips & oysters at the end. I tasted the Grilled Lobster & it was juicy, sweet & crunchy texture. Therefore, my recommendation will be to order Fresh Oysters & Grilled Lobster. The oysters are very creamy, no fishy smell & super fresh.
- Drove to Cambridge, MeadowBank winery, 20 mins from Hobart.
- Drove from MeadowBank to Richmond (about 10-15 mins). Stop over to view Australia's 1st bridge.
- Drove from Richmond to Port Arthur (about 1 hour)
- Stop over in Eagle Hawk Neck for a little rest boost whilst enjoying the coastal view
- Stayed 1 night @ Port Arthur
- Dinner @ Knight & ... Inn (Again I forgot the name). The only Tudor style building in Port Arthur, felt like I was part of Robin Hood movie when I dined in.
- Ghost Tour at Port Arthur historical site (I didnt do the tour as we arrived late & I was scared LOL)
Mount Wellington - view from the Pinnacle
Meadowbank winery
Knight & ... Inn (Robin Hood Tudor style building)- Visit Port Arthur Historical site. Ex convicts site with water scenery. Lucky convicts, they lived here enjoying the $1M water view.
- Drove back to Richmond for lunch
- Lunch at Ashmore on 34 Bridge Street
- Drove back to Hobart via Barilla
- Visited Barilla Bay Oyster Farm on the way to the airport, buy fresh oysters from the Retail shop & have it in their little eating area outside
- Return rental car at airport
- Fly back to Sydney
Port Arthur Historical sites, view from the Commandant's house- Hobart - getting a maxi taxi is hard, you may have to book 1 day in advance.
- Port Arthur - if you are planning to go for dinner, the earlier the better (latest will be 7pm) as you only have limited places (i.e. 2-3 restaurants) you can go for.
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