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Hobart Sightseeing A campervan is a great way to tour Tasmania. But to experience the sights, sounds and smells of Hobart, I'm taking a two wheeled guided tour. Local motorbike fanatic Farrell White is taking me sightseeing by scooter. There's room for two on this Yamaha Aerox - and you can zip through the traffic without any parking hassles. Hobart has plenty to see - from history to harbourside. But on a day like today - our aim is pure indulgence. First stop is Australia's oldest brewery… in the foothills of Mount Wellington. The Cascade Brewery is one of Hobart's landmarks - its been operating since 1824. Inside, there are plenty of remnants of those early days - including accounts ledgers that date back more than a century. And this has to be one of the nicest beer gardens in the world. When you check out the oldest brewery in Aus - it's only natural to sample some of the goodies. And for an old beer, it tastes pretty good ! Hmmm.OK, time for something a little sweeter. This is my kind of production line! At the Cadbury's factory in Claremont - you can watch all your favourite chocolates come to life. Some of them more lively than others! Caramello Koala is our guide and my new best friend, showing us how they transform the cocoa into fine milk chocolate. Claremont was chosen as Cadbury's first Aussie factory back in 1921, because there was a great supply of fresh Tassie milk. And boy - do they need it! They use 65 million litres of milk every year to make all those bars and blocks. That's one very big glass and a half! Now there's only one thing left to do… Unfortunately, I don't think we'll fit back on the scooter. So for our last tour, we'll let someone else do all the driving. They say good things come in small packages and with oysters I could say that's definitely true. Barilla Bay Seafoods farm Pacific oysters for local and international customers. The oysters are grown in trays and cylinders for about 18 months, until they reach the perfect size and shape. "With the flavour of an oyster, it's dictated by local conditions, like a winery. The water in this area makes our oysters taste that particular way." And I don't need any convincing that this is a very fine crop. Honestly, I couldn't fit another thing in..Well, maybe just one more taste !!! Cascade Brewery in Hobart is open to the public Monday to Friday. Guided tours of the brewery are also available. You can take a mouthwatering tour of Cadbury's Claremont factory any day of the week. The cost is $11 for adults and 5.50 for kids. Barilla Bay Oysters is open daily for sales.. and on Saturdays, you can take a tour of the farm and even sample a few fresh oysters. For more information
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