About this tour
Board the ferry's exclusive Posh Pit lounge for a thirty-minute cruise down the Derwent River to Hobart's Museum of Old and New Art, where you'll spend six and a half hours exploring David Walsh's subterranean collection of provocative art and antiquities. A dedicated host guides you through cocktails at The Void Bar, a chef-curated lunch with wine pairings in Faro Bar, James Turrell's immersive light installation, and final views from The Source Restaurant—all bookended by ferry snacks and drinks.
Highlights
- Private ferry lounge with canapés and bar service each way
- Cocktail at The Void Bar with expert bartender introduction
- Lunch by executive chef Vince Trim with curated wine matches
- James Turrell's Event Horizon light artwork up close
- Underground galleries of antiquities and contemporary pieces
- Personal host throughout the day
- Sweeping Hobart views from The Source Restaurant
What to expect
You'll arrive at the ferry terminal by 10.15am and settle into the Posh Pit's comfortable lounge with complimentary nibbles and drinks during the crossing. A host will meet you at the jetty, steer you to The Void Bar for an opening cocktail, then you're free to wander the galleries at your own pace. Around midday, sit down to lunch in Faro Bar with matched beverages—including access to Mona's wine collection. You'll experience Turrell's light work, explore the subterranean museum's eclectic holdings, then head to The Source for a final drink and views before boarding the return ferry with more refreshments.
Good to know
Fully wheelchair accessible throughout. Posh Pit ferry can manage gluten-free diets but not coeliac or severe allergies. Not suitable if pregnant. Public transport reaches the ferry terminal. Museum entry and drinks are included; transport to/from your accommodation is not.
Tour sold and operated by Viator via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original BugBitten summaries written by our team — not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.