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Mona and Moorilla: A Private, Eight‑Hour Dive into Hobart’s Most Controversial Museum and Its Winery
An eight‑hour private experience that bundles ferry access to MONA, entry to Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary, a two‑course lunch with a drink, and a behind‑the‑scenes Moorilla tasting—this guide explains what’s included and how the day flows.
Mona and Moorilla: A Private, Eight‑Hour Dive into Hobart’s Most Controversial Museum and Its Winery.
Set against the Derwent River and the sandstone walls north of Hobart, this private outing ferries you to MONA (the Museum of Old and New Art) for a roughly two‑hour, eyebrow‑raising visit before lunch at The Source and a behind‑the‑scenes tasting at Moorilla winery.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
MONA: Provocative, Built into Sandstone
Travel by luxury ferry to MONA and spend about two hours exploring the David Walsh collection of antiquities, modern and contemporary works housed within the Moorilla winery complex—an experience that tends to provoke strong reactions.
Mona Roma Ferry: Posh Pit Access on the Derwent
Board the Mona Roma at Constitution Dock and ride up the Derwent River, with time to enjoy coffee and on‑board provisions from the Posh Pit before disembarking at MONA.
Moorilla: Lunch and a Private Tasting
After a two‑course lunch at The Source (including a glass of beer, wine or soft drink), enjoy a private behind‑the‑scenes tour and tasting at the organic Moorilla winery to learn about Tasmanian winemaking.
What the day feels like
What the Day Feels Like
The day is structured and private: your guide meets you at 10:00 a.m. for a short drive to Constitution Dock, you board the Mona Roma and ride upriver to MONA for roughly two hours of self‑directed discovery, followed by lunch at The Source and a curated, behind‑the‑scenes tasting at Moorilla before the return drive to your hotel.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this private day suits—and who should think twice.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Includes entry to Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary, ferry to MONA (Posh Pit), entry to MONA, a two‑course lunch with a glass of beer/wine/soft drink, and a private Moorilla winery tour and tasting.
Your private guide will collect you from your hotel and drive you to Constitution Dock; at the end of the day the guide returns you to your hotel.
The full experience runs for approximately eight hours with a 10:00 a.m. meeting time to start the day.
A two‑course lunch is provided on site at The Source Restaurant and includes a glass of beer, wine or soft drink as part of the offering.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the Private Mona and Moorilla experience?
The experience is approximately eight hours in duration.
What is included in the price?
Inclusions listed are entry to Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary, ferry to MONA (Posh Pit), entry to MONA, a two‑course lunch including a glass of beer/wine/soft drink, and a private Moorilla winery tour and tasting.
When and where does the day begin?
Your private guide meets you at 10:00 a.m. and collects you from your hotel, then drives to Constitution Dock to board the Mona Roma.
Is the experience suitable for children?
The outing is listed as suitable for all ages, but the full eight‑hour day and the advisory that it 'is not for the faint of heart' should be considered when traveling with younger children.
Are there any day‑of‑week restrictions to be aware of?
MONA is closed on Tuesdays, so confirm scheduling and availability when booking.