Overview
Travel aboard our brand-new vessel and cruise down the Derwent River. You'll pass historic Battery Point, now one of Tasmania's premium residential addresses. You'll see landmarks like the iconic Wrest Point Casino and the Shot Tower. Further south, you'll truly appreciate the scale of Mount Wellington as it towers over the city. Appreciate Australia's oldest lighthouse at the Iron Pot, cruise into Storm Bay and circumnavigate Betsey Island - you'll gain a newfound appreciation of Hobart.
What you will be doing
You'll pass historic Battery Point, now one of Tasmania's premium residential addresses. You'll see well-known landmarks like the iconic Wrest Point Casino and the Shot Tower. Further south, you'll truly appreciate the scale of Mount Wellington as it towers over the city.
Arrive at the Iron Pot, Australia's oldest lighthouse, and be immersed in the fascinating history as your guide shares stories of Hobart's early settlement.
We reach Betsey Island. This uninhabited island is home to a variety of seabirds, including gulls, cormorants and the majestic white bellied sea eagle.
As we circumnavigate Betsey Island, Hope Beach comes into view. This isolated beach is known for its large breaks and offshore winds. We cruise close in to the shore and feel the swell surging straight from the Southern Ocean, these conditions make this a favourite spot with local surfers.
After 2.5 hours on the water you'll return to Hobart refreshed, with a newfound appreciation for this beautiful harbour city.
Where we'll meet
🧭 Meeting/pick-up point: Franklin Whrf, Hobart TAS 7000, Australia
🗺️ Instructions: Iron Pot Cruises depart from the Pennicott Wilderness Journeys Booking Centre. This is situated on Franklin Wharf, next to the Constitution Dock Lifting Bridge on Hobart's waterfront. Please note there is no parking available at our Booking Centre. Nearby options for parking are Argyle Street Car Park, Market Place Car Park or Evans Street Car Park.
Things to know
Accessibility:
Children friendly
Fitness requirement
Any fitness level
Tour Language
English
License requirement
None
Additional information:
Wear warm, comfortable clothing.
It's a good idea to bring a jacket and don't forget your camera as there are plenty of photo opportunities!
Inclusion ✅
Tour guide
Exclusion ❌
Parking fees
About your host
Pennicott Wilderness JourneysWe are a family business started in 1999. Over our 21 year history, we have become a highly acclaimed environmental tourism operator and we are honoured to have won 31 Tasmanian, 1 Victorian and 14 Australian Tourism Awards. We are genuinely dedicated to operating in harmony with the environment and local communities. We employ and train local staff, and purchase goods and services from local suppliers wherever possible. We are 100% Carbon Offset and an Advanced Ecotourism Certified operator. We are regularly assessed by EarthCheck and have always exceeded world's best practice standards for efficient fuel, energy and water use.
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For every trip booked, Kodama Travel donates £1 to Just One Tree to restore our forests and the ocean.