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Distillery Tour and Guided Tasting

🍜 Food & Cooking

Distillery Tour and Guided Tasting

Explore Old Kempton Distillery in historic Dysart House, where you'll walk through a working production facility crafting single malt whisky, gin and liqueurs from Tasmanian ingredients. The 90-minute experience includes a guided tasting of four house spirits and stories behind the operation. Browse the on-site cellar door stocked with local wines and produce, or grab a bite at the café serving house-made fare.

1h 30mfrom AUD $50

Shore Excursion: Nipaluna (Hobart) Highlights

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Shore Excursion: Nipaluna (Hobart) Highlights

See Hobart's highlights in five hours aboard a comfortable minivan with a knowledgeable local guide. This cruise-port excursion covers the city's key landmarks—Salamanca, Cascade Brewery, Parliament House, Battery Point—plus the viewpoint atop kunanyi (Mt Wellington) and the colonial village of Richmond. You'll have breathing room between stops to explore at your own pace, making it ideal if you want a genuine introduction to Tasmania without committing to a full-day outing.

5 hoursfrom AUD $85

Full-Day Guided Bruny Island Tour from Hobart

★ 4.8 (1,413)

🌿 Nature & Wildlife

Full-Day Guided Bruny Island Tour from Hobart

A full-day guided exploration of Bruny Island's wild coastline, beaches, and native fauna, departing from Hobart. Your guide crafts the itinerary based on weather and group interests, ensuring no two days are identical. Travel via air-conditioned minivan with ferry transfers included, returning to your Hobart hotel by evening. Suitable for all fitness levels.

10 hoursfrom AUD $180

Morning World Heritage Cruise on the Gordon River from Strahan

★ 4.8 (1,233)

🐠 Water Activities

Morning World Heritage Cruise on the Gordon River from Strahan

Cruise the Gordon River aboard the 35-metre catamaran Harbour Master from Strahan on Tasmania's rugged west coast. This six-hour morning voyage threads through the World Heritage–listed South West wilderness, passing Hells Gates and aquaculture operations before stopping at Sarah Island for a guided tour of the former convict settlement. You'll walk the rainforest boardwalk and enjoy freshly prepared Tasmanian lunch aboard, with live skipper commentary and historical videos throughout.

6 hoursfrom AUD $160

Launceston: Hollybank Treetops Adventures - Segway Tour

🏔 Adventure & Sports

Launceston: Hollybank Treetops Adventures - Segway Tour

Glide through one of Tasmania's most pristine forests on a Segway, navigating beneath old-growth canopy on a 90-minute guided ride through Hollybank. You'll cover more ground than walking whilst learning about the forest's ecology and unique landscape. The tour includes full safety briefing, protective gear, and a digital photo to take home.

1h 30mfrom AUD $110

nipaluna (Hobart) Highlights Day Tour

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

nipaluna (Hobart) Highlights Day Tour

A guided minibus tour of Hobart's key spots across 6.5 hours (8 on Saturdays). You'll visit Richmond's colonial streetscape, climb kunanyi for 360-degree views, explore Salamanca's waterfront and markets (Saturdays), tour the Cascade Brewery precinct, and pass Parliament House and Battery Point. Your driver knows Tasmania inside out and narrates throughout. Flexible pickups from 9 locations across the city mean minimal faffing about.

6h 30mfrom AUD $99

2 Day Tasmanian Highlights Tour - Bruny Island & Port Arthur

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

2 Day Tasmanian Highlights Tour - Bruny Island & Port Arthur

Spend two days exploring Tasmania's southern highlights: Bruny Island's wild coastline and sheltered beaches, paired with the convict history of Port Arthur. Day one departs Hobart early to showcase Bruny's rugged cliffs, native fauna, and local seafood and produce. Day two ventures to the Tasman Peninsula for four hours at the historic penal site, taking in lookouts, lavender fields, and sea caves along the way. Both days include professional guidance and return transport from your Hobart accommodation.

2 daysfrom AUD $310

The Freycinet Paddle

★ 4.8 (1,007)

🐠 Water Activities

The Freycinet Paddle

Paddle out from Freycinet's shores on a three-hour guided sea kayak journey through Tasmania's most striking coastal landscape. You'll navigate between pink granite peaks and white sand in stable double kayaks, spotting local wildlife and hearing stories from guides who know this park intimately. Midway through, beach up on a quiet stretch for hot coffee and fresh pastries before heading back.

3 hoursfrom AUD $155

Full-Day Bruny Island Cruises Day Tour from Hobart

🌿 Nature & Wildlife

Full-Day Bruny Island Cruises Day Tour from Hobart

This nine-and-a-half-hour Bruny Island expedition from Hobart combines land and sea exploration of Tasmania's raw coastline. A return ferry crossing and guided vehicle tour lead to the centrepiece: a three-hour coastal cruise aboard a purpose-built eco-vessel. You'll navigate towering cliff walls, venture into sea caves, and spot wildlife along remote beaches. Morning tea and lunch keep you fuelled throughout.

9h 30mfrom AUD $290

Salamanca Walk - History Tour

🛕 Culture & History

Salamanca Walk - History Tour

Walk through Battery Point's lanes and lanes of colonial Hobart with a guide who knows the neighbourhood's convict-era grit and Georgian elegance in equal measure. This 2.5-hour tour threads together the area's architectural highlights, the stories of its early residents, and the pubs where rum-soaked tales were born. You'll finish with insider tips on what's worth your time in Salamanca today.

2h 30mfrom AUD $40

Bruny Island Food, Sightseeing, Guided Lighthouse Tour & Lunch

★ 4.8 (3,101)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Bruny Island Food, Sightseeing, Guided Lighthouse Tour & Lunch

Spend ten hours exploring Bruny Island's rugged coastline, working farms and working lighthouse. This all-inclusive day trip from Hobart strings together coastal lookouts, a climb to Cape Bruny Lighthouse (managed exclusively by this outfit), morning oysters and cheese on the beach, and tastings at the island's honey and chocolate producers. You'll finish with a one-course lunch showcasing Tasmanian ingredients at Hotel Bruny, with chances to spot Bennett's wallabies along the way.

10 hoursfrom AUD $280

Tasman Island Cruises and Port Arthur Historic Site Day Tour from Hobart

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Tasman Island Cruises and Port Arthur Historic Site Day Tour from Hobart

This 10.5-hour Tasman Peninsula loop combines a three-hour coastal cruise with a guided exploration of Port Arthur Historic Site. Departing Hobart, you'll travel by boat through the wilderness waters off Tasmania's southeastern tip, then return to land for a curated walk through the convict-era ruins. Morning tea and lunch are included, giving you time to absorb both the raw seascapes and the layered history of one of Australia's most significant colonial sites.

10h 30mfrom AUD $345

Port Arthur and Tasman Sights with Harbour Cruise

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Port Arthur and Tasman Sights with Harbour Cruise

An eight-hour guided loop through Tasmania's Tasman Peninsula, anchored by Port Arthur's UNESCO-listed convict ruins and working harbour. The route stitches together coastal lookouts, a chocolate factory, lavender gardens, and sea caves, with a local driver handling navigation while you move between stops at your own pace. Port Arthur admission and its included harbour cruise are yours to explore for three or four hours, depending on whether you double back to see Remarkable Cave.

8 hoursfrom AUD $50

Hobart: Maria Island National Park, Nature & Wildlife active tour

🌿 Nature & Wildlife

Hobart: Maria Island National Park, Nature & Wildlife active tour

This 10-hour active tour takes you to Maria Island National Park off Tasmania's east coast, where you'll walk car-free across a wild island sanctuary. Hike at least 10km across multiple trails to see the Painted Cliffs—sandstone formations sculpted by tidal action into swirling patterns—and the Fossil Cliffs, a sheer drop packed with ancient marine remains and views toward Freycinet. You'll also explore Darlington, a remarkably intact convict probation settlement that predates Port Arthur. Ferry crossings and park fees included; you'll need moderate fitness and your own provisions.

10 hoursfrom AUD $215

Wineglass Bay And Maria Island Wildlife Scenic Flight From Hobart

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Wineglass Bay And Maria Island Wildlife Scenic Flight From Hobart

Fly over Tasmania's East Coast to Wineglass Bay, then land on Maria Island for wildlife encounters and local tastings. This three-hour scenic flight from Hobart combines aerial views of the Freycinet Peninsula with ground exploration of a protected island sanctuary. You'll spot native animals, sample regional produce and wine, and return by air—a rare vantage point on the state's coastline.

3 hoursfrom AUD $549

Maria Island Ferry - Hobart Bus Connection (Return Service)

✈️ Transfers

Maria Island Ferry - Hobart Bus Connection (Return Service)

Dedicated shuttle service connecting central Hobart to Triabunna for the Maria Island Ferry crossing. This straightforward coach link eliminates the need to hire a car for the day, whisking you from the CBD to the dock with a knowledgeable driver who handles the navigation. Runs daily and suits anyone heading out to explore the island's convict history, coastal walks, and wildlife.

1 dayfrom AUD $65

Cataract Gorge Cruise 12:30 pm

🐠 Water Activities

Cataract Gorge Cruise 12:30 pm

A 50-minute cruise down the Tamar River that takes you past Launceston's working waterfront before entering the dramatic Cataract Gorge. You'll travel on the Lady Launceston, an electric-powered replica of a 1890s paddlesteamer, gliding silently beneath towering cliff faces. The skipper shares stories about the region's colonial past and the gorge's geology, all from a comfortable seat with unobstructed sightlines.

50 minfrom AUD $45

Wineglass Bay & Freycinet NP Full Day Tour from Hobart via Richmond Village

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Wineglass Bay & Freycinet NP Full Day Tour from Hobart via Richmond Village

This 10.5-hour circuit from Hobart sweeps through Tasmania's east coast, anchored by a 1.5-hour walk to Wineglass Bay Lookout where the Hazards frame one of the country's most photographed beaches. You'll travel the Great Eastern Drive past Maria Island's convict ruins, explore Freycinet's white-sand bays, taste local wine and wood-fired pizza at Devil's Corner, and return via Richmond's 1830s convict bridge and Rosny Hill's views back over the city.

10h 30mfrom AUD $169

5-Day Best of Tasmania Tour from Hobart

🌿 Nature & Wildlife

5-Day Best of Tasmania Tour from Hobart

This five-day circuit from Hobart takes you across Tasmania's most striking landscapes. Head west into temperate rainforests and cascading falls, climb through the alpine terrain of Cradle Mountain, then drop east to rugged coastline at Freycinet and the Bay of Fires. The eco-certified itinerary mixes short walks through national parks with scenic drives, scaled to suit varying fitness levels. You'll stay four nights with guide-led exploration of each region's distinct ecology and geology.

5 daysfrom AUD $1016

Grand Hobart Walking Tour

🛕 Culture & History

Grand Hobart Walking Tour

Explore Hobart's layered story across three hours with a local guide steering you through the city's oldest quarters and waterfront heritage. This walking tour threads together Salamanca's Georgian streetscapes and Battery Point's colonial architecture, stopping at vantage points that anchor the Van Diemen's Land narrative. You'll move at a measured pace through neighbourhoods where convict labour, maritime trade and 19th-century wealth left their marks.

3 hoursfrom AUD $60

Bruny Island Traveller - Gourmet Tasting and Sightseeing Day Trip from Hobart

🍜 Food & Cooking

Bruny Island Traveller - Gourmet Tasting and Sightseeing Day Trip from Hobart

Spend a full day on Bruny Island sampling Tasmania's finest artisan producers—award-winning cheese, wine, beer, oysters and fudge—whilst exploring the island's rugged coastline and heritage sites. Departing from Hobart, this nine-hour adventure takes you through rainforest and past historic landmarks, culminating in a beachside lunch overlooking Adventure Bay. A guided tour that treats food and landscape with equal reverence.

9h 45mfrom AUD $290

Shore Excursion-Hobart Wanderer

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Shore Excursion-Hobart Wanderer

This 5–6 hour shore excursion covers Hobart's essentials in a single loop: climb Mt. Wellington by vehicle for sweeping vistas across the city and coast, wander through heritage precincts with commentary on local landmarks, detour through cool-climate farmland and vineyards toward the colonial village of Richmond, then finish at Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary to encounter Tasmanian devils, wombats, and native birds up close. Small groups and a local guide keep things flexible and personal.

5 hours – 6 hoursfrom AUD $169

Half Day kunanyi/Mt Wellington and Cascade Female Factory

🛕 Culture & History

Half Day kunanyi/Mt Wellington and Cascade Female Factory

Combine Hobart's convict past with mountain views on this 3.5-hour tour pairing kunanyi/Mt Wellington's sweeping vistas and the Cascade Female Factory's preserved buildings and stories. Your local driver navigates both sites with insight into Tasmania's colonial heritage and natural landscape. Those keen can walk back towards the city along the Hobart Rivulet—a gentler option than returning by vehicle—keeping eyes peeled for platypuses along the water.

3h 30mfrom AUD $105

A Day in Wineglass Bay - Launceston to Hobart

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

A Day in Wineglass Bay - Launceston to Hobart

A 10.5-hour one-way drive from Launceston to Hobart that pivots around Freycinet National Park. You'll have up to four hours to explore at your own pace—tackle the Wineglass Bay summit, climb Mt Amos, or opt for the guided lookout walk and Cape Tourville stroll. Swim at Honeymoon Bay, then finish with fresh oysters and local wines at the marine farm before continuing south to Hobart.

10h 30mfrom AUD $170

Gordon River Cruise departing from Strahan

★ 4.8 (1,610)

🐠 Water Activities

Gordon River Cruise departing from Strahan

Board the Spirit of the Wild for a 6-hour journey into Tasmania's UNESCO-listed wilderness from Strahan. Electric motors keep the Gordon River crossing hushed, letting you catch the celebrated mirror reflections off the water. A dedicated guide narrates the landscape's layered history—geological, ecological, human—whilst a chef serves lunch aboard. The vessel's hybrid design and 360° upper deck make this a low-impact way to witness one of Australia's rawest corners.

6 hoursfrom AUD $165

kunanyi/Mt Wellington Tour & Hobart Hop-On Hop-Off Bus

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

kunanyi/Mt Wellington Tour & Hobart Hop-On Hop-Off Bus

Combine two of Hobart's essential bus routes into one ticket: ascend kunanyi/Mt Wellington to 1270 metres for sweeping views across the city and coastline, with 30 minutes to explore the summit and optional bushwalks, then spend 48 hours hopping between 20 stops on the open-top city loop. The mountain pass works all day, giving you flexibility to return as many times as you like.

4 hours – 2 daysfrom AUD $85

Port Arthur, Richmond & Tasman Peninsula Active Day Tour

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Port Arthur, Richmond & Tasman Peninsula Active Day Tour

Spend 11 hours exploring Tasmania's Tasman Peninsula on foot and by boat. Walk atop Australia's most dramatic sea cliffs, tour the Port Arthur Historic Site convict settlement, and cruise the peninsula's rugged coastline. You'll trek through Tasman National Park, visit colonial Richmond, and hear stories from guides who know the region's complex past. Small groups mean real conversation and room to move at your own pace.

11 hoursfrom AUD $170

Hobart Highlights Day Tour

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Hobart Highlights Day Tour

A guided exploration of Hobart's landmarks and surrounds over 6–8 hours, starting with the city circuit before climbing kunanyi for sweeping vistas across the capital and beyond. The route sweeps through Salamanca Market (Saturdays), detours into Coal River Valley's wine country and Richmond's colonial streets, then finishes at Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary where you'll encounter kangaroos and Tasmanian devils. Your driver provides live commentary throughout, though lunch is on your own tab.

6 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $140

7-Day Super Value Tour of Tasmania: Explore Tasmania's West and East Coasts

🌿 Nature & Wildlife

7-Day Super Value Tour of Tasmania: Explore Tasmania's West and East Coasts

This seven-day small-group tour traces Tasmania's perimeter, linking the alpine terrain of Cradle Mountain with the dramatic coastlines of the Bay of Fires and Wineglass Bay. You'll walk portions of Tasmania's renowned short trails, encounter Tasmanian devils at a wildlife sanctuary, explore the convict past at Port Arthur, and finish in Hobart. The operator holds eco-certification and handles all park entries and accommodation across six nights.

7 daysfrom AUD $1447

Hobart Historic Walking Tour

🛕 Culture & History

Hobart Historic Walking Tour

Explore Hobart's colonial roots and waterfront evolution on this 90-minute walking tour led by a local guide. You'll navigate the city's heritage-listed buildings and hear accounts of the convicts, merchants, and administrators who shaped Tasmania's capital from its earliest days. The tour moves at an easy pace through accessible streets, suitable for all ages and fitness levels.

1h 30mfrom AUD $38

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