Hidden Hobart: The Viewfinder Tour

Gin Tales is an immersive storytelling experience through gin tasting, with each gin representing the character traits of notorious Tasmanians. Hosted by our storytellers, you are invited to sip your way through a flight of the exclusive MACq 01 gin range. Inspired by iconic Tasmanians, our bespoke suite of five gins encapsulate the essence of the 114 Tasmanian characters that feature throughout our hotel, each gin inspired by their bold and beguiling personality traits. Starting: 4.30pm Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday at The Story Bar Duration: 60min Price: $35 per person

For those with a penchant for intrigue, the Sticky Stones & Secrets Tour awaits. Their Storytellers will take you behind the scenes of the historic Hunter Street buildings, which are some of the oldest in Australia. Don't miss exploring hidden haunts and hangouts, and the chance to delve into the secrets of the jam factory, discovering sticky surprises and stories that resonate through time. Departing 12.30pm daily from the MACq 01 lounge. Duration: 60 minutes.

Enjoy a complimentary glass of sparkling wine and unwind before dinner as you explore a selection of the one hundred and fourteen stories of this unique hotel. On this must-do tour, their storytellers will bring to life the rich tapestry of MACq 01characters. You will leave entertained and enlightened on how the Tasmanian spirt was crafted. Departing: 4pm Monday to Friday from the MACq 01 lounge. Duration: 60 minutes.

Hosted by either our knowledgeable Art Curator or their Story Tellers, the tour explores the corridors of the hotel, explaining the contexts of artworks and the deep history etched in the fabric of our heritage buildings. Learn how the Henry Jones has become the contemporary art hotel that it is today. Enjoy a glass of wine or beer as the narrative of the site and its art unfolds. The Henry Jones Art Tour commences at 4pm most days. Bookings are complimentary to in-house guests and $35 per person for external guests. Bookings are essential.

Nestled in the heart of the historic Hobart waterfront, MACq 01 is Australia’s first storytelling hotel. Throughout the halls and across the walls of the hotel you'll find engaging pieces of history, tales and fables that make up the remarkable history of Tasmania. MACq 01’s unique Hidden Hobart Storytelling Tour has become a must-do experience for visitors to Tasmania. MACq 01 Hotel offers a variety of 114 rooms and suites, each characterised by a generous floorplan and relaxed and informal style. All waterfront rooms have views of both the River Derwent and Mount Wellington, with Hunter Rooms overlooking the historic Hunter Street which is steeped in colonial history. MACq 01 is the perfect place to begin exploring the magic and mystery of Tasmania. MACq 01 is situated on Hunter Street on the old Hunter Island, one of the earliest sites of European settlement in Tasmania. Surrounded by yachts, docks, convict-built sandstone warehouses and a vast expanse of open water. Only a short five-minute walk from the city or the famous Salamanca Square, MACq 01 is the perfect place to begin creating your own Tasmanian story.

Hobart’s oldest waterfront warehouses have been thoughtfully reimagined to become Australia’s first dedicated art hotel. With a sleek design and features more than 400 original and contemporary artworks, The Henry Jones Art Hotel is dedicated to showcasing Tasmania’s emerging and established artists in every room and space, creating a sophisticated and deeply engaging accommodation experience on Hobart’s waterfront. With 52 rooms and 4 suites each individually designed and furnished, preserving untouched heritage features and nineteenth-century sandstone walls with views of Hobart’s harbour, city, and mountains. Luxury fittings adorn every room, with comfortable king-size beds draped in exotic silk covers and ottomans. Henry Jones represents a fusion of old and new, art and design, indulgence, and discovery.

This IXL precinct is located in the Hunter Street precinct of Hobart's waterfront. and overlooking the historic sandstone Jam Factory. Located only 100m from the Hobart docks. Apartments range from spacious 1 bedroom apartments overlooking the historic precinct to 3 bedroom penthouses with waterfront views - all have full kitchens, in-room laundry facilities, and free Wi-Fi. Onsite, undercover parking is available.