Aardvark Adventures Tasmania

Tour Operator

1,920 bookings for the Bakers Delight conference

Conference group abseiling the Gordon Dam

Aardvark Adventures is an adventure tourism business located in Hobart, Tasmania. With over 33 years in the industry, we specialise in abseiling, white water rafting, school outdoor education programs and corporate team-building/bonding programs. Our staff are committed to the principles of best practice and are leaders in the development of new programs and safety techniques. Aardvark Adventures is the sole operator of the world’s highest commercial abseil, the 140-metre Gordon Dam at Strathgordon. This has been listed in the Top 10 ‘Adrenaline’ activities in the world. For those looking for less excitement, we can abseil in several other locations around Tasmania, including the beautiful Blackmans Bay coastal abseil just fifteen minutes south of Hobart. We also provide single-day white water rafting adventures to tourist groups, local and interstate schools and corporate groups. Our rafting trips take place on the Mersey River in northern Tasmania, and the Picton and Derwent Rivers in southern Tasmania. For those who like to get dirty, we offer caving adventures in both northern and southern Tasmania. Honeycomb Cave, near Mole Creek, is a clean, pretty river cave suitable for beginners, while Loons Cave involves a 30 m abseil into a very muddy sports cave.

1 Anfield Street, Glenorchy, Hobart, Tasmania, 7010

Abseiling

Boating

Camping

Canoeing/Kayaking

Cycling

Mountain Biking

Rock Climbing

Surfing

Swimming

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Tours

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Team Building With A Difference

Aardvark has a long standing association with corporate Australia in team building and educational activities, offering a range of activities geared to enhance bottom line outcomes, promote and inspire. Detailed team building activities building on self management skills and interactive experimental learning are proven ways of creating a dynamic team, at middle management or in other areas of the workforce. Programs are based around a number of inter related outdoor & indoor activities. The outdoor activities challenge the individuals, encourage personnel and team interdependence and create opportunities for sharing adventure in a learning environment. The indoor program takes advantage of the opportunities that arise in the outdoors and further explores communication issues, the nature of leadership, team support and team building within the context of the business imperatives. Director Phil Harris is a fully qualified rafter, skier, canoeist, caver and top rope climber with international experience in guiding and instructing. With 20 years experience in the adventure industry, from setting up the abseil from the Silos at Salamanca Place, Hobart to more adventurous abseiling-Gordon Dam, the world’s highest commercial abseil, to white water rafting, caving and adventure learning Phil can design a program to suit your organisation objectives.

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Mersey River Whitewater Rafting Tour

The First Drop, Wentworth Street, Berlin Wall and The Washing Machine will have your heart racing as you race down the whitewater rapids of the Mersey River. No experience is necessary to have a blast. The rapids are graded 2-3, the river is quite swift so there is little paddling, and an experienced rafting guide accompanies groups of six. Long john wetsuits, a safety and rafting briefing, and even buckets for water fights are included.

$155

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Huon and Picton River Rafting Tour

Immerse yourself in the southern forests and experience rafting at its best. Gentle rapids allow you to see Huon pine growing naturally while the ‘Gorge’ will get your heart pumping. A truly magic river to raft on travelling to the ‘Junction’ of the two rivers. Travel is about one and a half hours south of Hobart winding through the picturesque Huon Valley. We supply qualified and fun guides, wetsuits, safety gear and even buckets for water fights are included.

$155

Places to stay

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Amy Cottage

Hobart

Amy Cottage is a three-bedroom/ two-bathroom period cottage : Circa 1940. Fully self-contained accommodation for up to 6 guests with two master bedrooms, each with a queen-sized bed and one with its own ensuite. 3rd bedroom contains twin king single beds. Spacious, well equipped kitchen/family dining area, formal lounge, and laundry. Quality linen, tea, coffee, hot chocolate, guest toilet amenities. Centrally located in Moonah just a minutes walk from supermarket, restaurants, shops, transport, and attractions. Rate is for 4 guests. Extra guests welcome at the extra person rate. Complimentary Wi-Fi, air conditioning/heating, temperature-controlled gas hot water, full private laundry facilities, outdoor setting, undercover BBQ patio and secure off-street parking for 1- 3 vehicles. The central bathroom includes bath, shower, hairdryer, heated towel rail, and heating. The contemporary ensuite contains dual vanities, shower, a separate toilet and heating. Amy Cottage is between MONA and the Hobart waterfront and the Salamanca precinct, making it the perfect location for your holiday in Tasmania. Lower rates for longer stays. Minimum stay is 2 nights and 5 nights over Christmas/Easter period. Your "Home Away from Home!" and much more than a "hotel room" or apartment!

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Hopkins on Charles

Hobart

Spacious charming four bedroom, two bathroom residence, Circa 1934, catering for up to 10 guests. Rate includes up to four guests and includes complimentary WiFi, free vehicle parking (four spaces) and BBQ on the rear undercover deck. Fully furnished with quality linen supplied. Situated right in central Moonah, one of Hobart's inner-northern suburbs, the property is just 50 metres from the shopping centre (Woolworth's) and restaurants and conveniently located midway between Mona (Museum of Old & New Art), Hobart and the Salamanca shopping precinct. This large spacious residence contains two large master bedrooms, each with its own LCD television, plus another two bedrooms with twin king single beds in each. Double Divan in the formal dining room. Well-equipped kitchen and full laundry. Ducted central heating/air-conditioning throughout for the ultimate in guest comfort. Tea, coffee, plunger coffee, hot chocolate and biscuits provided. In the large formal lounge, there is a 40" LCD television, DVD player and DVD library. Games/Books are also supplied. Catch the morning sun from the formal sunroom or enjoy a barbecue on the patio. Spacious, comfortable accommodation in the heart of central Moonah in this grand residence. Your Home Away from Home! Much more than a hotel/apartment! We look forward to warmly welcoming you!

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Mona Pavilions

Hobart

Nestled in private bushland on the same Berriedale peninsula as the world famous Museum of Old and New Art, Mona’s eight super-flash luxury pavilions are perfect for those who like their luxe accommodation to stimulate the brain as much as the indulgence-muscles. Each pavilion is unique, adorned with spenny artworks, contemporary bespoke furniture by Tasmanian designers, and furnishings from the likes of Philippe Starck, Patricia Urquiola and Ron Arad (plus the odd bit of pre-Columbian sculpture). As well as the usual trimmings—spas, great sheets, fluffy bathrobes, Aesop goodies, premo minibar, sweeping river views—guests receive a complimentary Moorilla wine tasting and daily breakfast in the lavish surrounds of the Source Restaurant. There are several other bars and restaurants on site, too. A stay in the pavilions also gets you priority access to Mona—a bucket-list Tasmanian destination that’s only made better by getting to gloat that you spent the weekend staying there as well.

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