"Would you tell me, please, which way I ought to go from here?" - Lewis Carroll

 

Don't become the White Rabbit, escape from the ever-quickening rat/rabbit race into a wild southern wonderland with the Museum of Old and New Art (MONA) in Tasmania, and its new major exhibition 'The Red Queen'.

 

'The Red Queen' (June 18, 2013 - April 21, 2014) is a major new exhibition that explores why we make art, in evolutionary terms - with more than 100 works from 46 artists, including 15 new commissions. 75% of the museum has been reconfigured.

To get you travelling, a range of tailored, all-inclusive travel experiences have been created that allow visitors to 'Get Lost in a Dream' with pre-prepared packages, or bravely choose to create their own Tasmanian adventure of art, attractions and tempting extras.

 

Take a leap down the rabbit hole and plan a Tasmanian art adventure at - www.mona.net.au/short-breaks

 

THE PACKAGES

 

CREATE YOUR OWN ADVENTURE (1-10 nights)

It's simple, really. Consider this a game. We want you to go on a Tasmanian adventure, beginning here. Get started with accommodation, add art and ferry trips, attractions and enticing extras.

 

Step 1: Get started at http://www.mona.net.au/create-your-stay

Step 2: Accommodation - choose from some of the state's choicest four and five star inner-city hotels, boutique hideaways and fantasy abodes

Step 3: Art + Ferry 'The Red Queen' is the only compulsory step of the adventure. Select a date and ferry time in order to proceed to ...

Step 4: Be tempted with a Tassie attraction or two, or more. From Bruny Island Cruises, discovering dark stories from the past at Port Arthur Historic Site, Tasmanian Air Adventures and charters with Hobart Yachts, there's an adventure for everyone.  Step 4 also comes with an added bonus! Book a Tassie attraction and receive a 30% discount on 'The Red Queen' catalogue and a complimentary bottle of Moorilla Muse Chardonnay.

Step 5: Optional extras - Complete the experience with tempting add-ons that are too good to resist. Extras include bountiful breakfasts, dining at MONA's The Source restaurant and car hire for cruising around Tassie.

 

Package price: Two night packages start from $183 / person*
*Rates quoted are twin share. Rates subject to change without notice.

 

GET LOST IN A DREAM (Prepared packages)

Who knows what could happen ... when you decide to embrace a chance on adventure, with a 5-night getaway, 10-night wild package, or 14 strange & wild nights.

 

5 night getaway to Hobart and the south:

Preferred hotel/s (best rates)

Priority access 'The Red Queen' tickets

Return ferry transfers on the MR-1 Fast Ferry

$50 discount on a full day tour with Bruny Island Cruises

Complimentary bottle of Moorilla Muse Chardonnay

30% discount on 'The Red Queen' catalogue

Free maps and tourist guides

Package price: Starting from $660/person*

Add car hire with Budget Rental Car from $366 for 6 days

 

10 night wild package Tasmania:

10 nights in four star hotel / apartment style accommodation with Innkeepers Tasmania

11 days car hire with Budget Rental Car

Priority access 'The Red Queen' tickets

Return ferry transfers on the MR-1 Fast Ferry

Free entry to the Port Arthur Historic Site

Complimentary bottle of Moorilla Muse Chardonnay

30% discount on 'The Red Queen' catalogue

Free maps and tourist guides

Complimentary fuel up to the value of $100 (conditions apply)

 

Package price: $1505/person*

 

Visit www.mona.net.au/short-breaks to explore more of MONA's 'The Red Queen' travel packages. Best online rates for a range of Tasmanian hotels and attractions are also available and can be booked separately.

 

"I can't go back to yesterday because I was a different person then," Alice said

After falling down the rabbit hole into a Tasmanian wonderland, perhaps you will agree.

 

*Rates quoted are twin share. Rates subject to change without notice.

 

Media enquiries:

Delia Nicholls, Research Curator, MONA

M: 0438 308 161|e delia@mona.net.au  

Tina Orr, Media Moguls Communication
m 0413 378 081 | e tina@mediamoguls.com.au