One of the most popular tourist activities in Tasmania is the Tour of the Cadbury Chocolate Factory in Hobart. The Factory is located about 10km from the city centre and there are a few ways you can get there.

If you want to use the public transport system there is bus or taxi. If you have plenty of time the local public bus service, called Metro, is available from the bus mall adjoining the GPO and travels via a round about route which will eventually get you there. Not too good if you have kids, or pushed for time. Taxi is the best option, and very cheap if you have a group. You could get there for about $30 each way. By the way a family ticket for entry to the factory, is $31.50, while the adult ticket is $12.50 at the time of writing, Child $6.50, Student $9.00.

The most novel way is to catch a River Cruise, and that way you get to see the factory, the River and many Hobart landmarks from the water, and the Cruise businesses on the Sullivans Cove waterfront offer all-inclusive packages. This option requires some walking so may not be the best if you have frail, elderly or wheelchair members in your party.

You’ll see chocolates being made – and get a taste of free samples. The Factory Tour starts at the Visitor’s Centre. You'll learn about the history of Cadbury Claremont, in fact the Cadbury Claremont Factory, established in 1921, has 18 heritage-listed buildings. Get the chance to purchase Chocolate at factory prices. They have a Cafe on site, but if you come by boat, then refreshments including beer, wine and spirits are available on board. Advance bookings are a must!
Contact your chosen tour or Cadbury cruise operator (from the list below) or phone the factory on 1800 627 367.

Cadbury Factory Tour Cruise onboard M V Emmalisa from Brooke Street Pier
Ph 03 6223 5893

Cadbury Cruise on M V Commodore from Brooke Street Pier Ph 03 6234 9294
The sweetest cruise in Australia -- we cruise under the Tasman Bridge and up the Derwent to the Cadbury chocolate factory established in 1922. You will find fresh chocolate is best as you nibble samples on a tour of the factory. There is a chance to buy the entire Cadbury Schweppes range at the factory shop. There are stairs on the 2-kilometre guided walking tour. By the time the boat brings you back to Sullivans Cove, you have had four hours in chocoholic heaven.

Tours operate every week day.

Cadbury Schweppes Chocolate Factory is at Cadbury Road. Claremont, Tasmania, 7011.

Important: Cadbury Schweppes Claremont is a working factory. Our workplace health and safety standards mean that fully enclosed footwear and suitable clothing are compulsory and no jewellery can be worn inside the factory. Cameras, video and mobile phones are not permitted on the Factory Tour.
The Tour includes some stairways, but wheelchair access is available.

http://www.SullivansCove.com