Mercury (Hobart)

Experience trails for modern explorers

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History & Heritage

HERITAGE HIGHWAY. Follow the original route between Launceston and Hobart, built by convict road gangs in the early 1800s.

HIGHLANDS POWER TRAIL. Trace the history of Tasmania’s hydroelect­ric scheme through the Central Highlands.

CONVICT TRAIL. Discover Tasmania’s south including the historic town of Richmond, the world heritage-listed Port Arthur Historic Sites and the beautiful Tasman Peninsula.

Food & Wine

CRADLE TO COAST TASTING TRAIL. Follow your nose to more than 30 of the north west’s finest farms, cellar doors, distilleri­es and makers.

TA MAR VALLEY WINE TRAIL. Take a country drive through the cool-climate vineyards of the Tamar Valley and Pipers River, and allow time for cellar-door chatting.

CRADLE COAST WINE TRAIL. Visit friendly cellar doors for tastings overlookin­g the vines, paired with the north west’s bountiful produce.

EAST COAST WINE TRAIL. Enjoy dramatic coastal views and meet growers and cool-climate winemakers at wineries along the east coast.

SOUTHERN WINE TRAIL. Explore a constellat­ion of vineyards in close proximity to Hobart and sample the south’s premium wines.

Whisky, Beer & Cider

TASMAN WINE AND SPIRITS TRAIL. Discover boutique wineries and artisan distilleri­es among the scenery and historic sites of the Tasman Peninsula.

TASMANIAN WHISKY TRAIL. Meet the makers and discover the stories behind the island’s renowned distilleri­es.

TASMANIAN CIDER TRAIL. Sample boutique ciders from the orchards of the Huon Valley, and the fertile soils of the north west.

TASMANIAN BEER TRAIL. Visit more than 20 breweries, sample local brews and uncover Tasmania’s rich beer-making history, dating back to convict times.

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