tasmania // australia
PHOTOS : KATHRYN LEAHY ; OSBORNE IMAGES CITY OF HOBART ; ALASTAIR BETT ; JESSE HUNNIFORD ; RÉMI CHAUVIN MONA ; TOURISM TASMANIA
Hobart has become the centre of Tasmania ’ s culinary scene , attracting food lovers with its wide range of restaurants that showcase the region ’ s abundant ingredients and creativity . That evening , we head out for cocktails and delicious modern Asian fusion cuisine at Susie Luck ’ s , a stylish dining spot in Salamanca Place . For a romantic fine dining experience , check out Hobart ’ s top restaurants like Dier Makr , Aloft , Fico , Templo or Peppina for a memorable meal . Day two is dedicated to art . Hobart ’ s renowned underground art gallery , MONA ( Museum of Old and New Art ), has redefined the traditional museum experience , and we ’ ve planned to spend the entire afternoon there . We take the MONA Roma ferry from Brooke Street Pier ( treat yourself to the Posh Pit : a private lounge and deck with free-flow drinks , small bites , and , in true MONA style , “ inflated egos ”), before arriving at the sprawling museum to head underground and explore the quirky ,
diverse , and sometimes mind-blowing collection of modern and old art . For lunch , nab a coveted seat at the Moorilla Wine Bar or grab a burger and soak up the sun and live music at Dubsy ’ s on the lawns , mingling with the resident chickens , or , do as we did and dine in style at The Source , a restaurant that blends art , imagination , and gourmet dining .
DAY 3-4 THE HEART OF THE HUON
In the lush heartland of southern Tasmania , just a 40-minute drive from downtown Hobart , lies the Huon Valley , a region celebrated for its breathtaking natural beauty and thriving agricultural scene . Orchards brimming with apples and cherries dot the landscape , and innovative purveyors and passionate artisans have cultivated a vibrant culinary community here , from award-winning cider makers to
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