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Hand-picked tours across Tasmania

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Distillery Tour and Guided Tasting

Spend 90 minutes at Old Kempton Distillery in Kempton, Tasmania, exploring a working distillery housed in the heritage Dysart House. Walk through the production facility where single malt whisky, gin, and liqueurs are crafted entirely from Tasmanian ingredients. Your guide shares the building's history before leading you through tastings of four house spirits. Browse the cellar door afterwards—stocked with local wines and Tasmanian produce—or grab coffee and cake at the on-site café.

1h 30mfrom AUD $50

Shore Excursion: Nipaluna (Hobart) Highlights

★ 4.9 (7)

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Shore Excursion: Nipaluna (Hobart) Highlights

Explore Hobart's standout neighbourhoods and landmarks in five hours aboard a minivan with a knowledgeable local guide. The itinerary takes you through Salamanca (market on Saturdays), the heritage precinct of Battery Point, Richmond's Georgian streets, and up to kunanyi's summit for panoramic views. You'll tick off major spots—the Cascade Brewery, Parliament House, the Tasman Bridge—at your own pace, with guided commentary filling the gaps. Departures and returns available from nine city pickup points, including the cruise terminal.

Full-Day Guided Bruny Island Tour from Hobart

This 10-hour guided tour takes you across Bruny Island's wild southern reaches by minivan, starting from central Hobart with ferry included. You'll move between beaches, national parks, and rocky headlands watching for native wildlife whilst learning from a local guide who tailors the day's route based on weather and group interests. It's active but manageable, mixing coastal walks with stops at working farms and local producers.

10 hoursfrom AUD $180

Morning World Heritage Cruise on the Gordon River from Strahan

★ 4.8 (1,233)

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Morning World Heritage Cruise on the Gordon River from Strahan

Board the Harbour Master catamaran from Strahan for a six-hour journey into Tasmania's World Heritage South West wilderness. You'll navigate past Hells Gates and working aquaculture operations, explore the convict ruins of Sarah Island with a guide, then spend two hours cruising the Gordon River before walking the rainforest boardwalk. Fresh Tasmanian lunch is prepared on-board and included in your fare. The catamaran departs daily at 9am, returning by 3pm.

Launceston: Hollybank Treetops Adventures - Segway Tour

Glide through one of Tasmania's most striking forests on a Segway for 90 minutes, navigating beneath soaring ancient trees and learning how this landscape formed. Based at Hollybank in Launceston, this tour offers a propelled way to cover ground through the woods, trading hiking boots for motorised wheels. You'll receive full safety training, equipment, and a digital photo to take away.

1h 30mfrom AUD $110

★ 4.8 (34)

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nipaluna (Hobart) Highlights Day Tour

Explore Hobart's essential landmarks on this 6.5-hour guided minivan tour (8 hours Saturdays), taking in Salamanca's waterfront precinct, the historic Richmond township, kunanyi's summit views, and the city's colonial core. Your driver-guide navigates the route whilst sharing local insight, leaving you time to wander at your own pace. Hotel pickups available across the metro area.

The Freycinet Paddle

Paddle through Freycinet National Park's dramatic coastline on this three-hour guided sea kayak tour. You'll glide past rose-tinted granite peaks and pristine beaches from stable double kayaks, getting close to seabirds and marine life while your guide shares local stories and ecological insights. Midway through, you'll beach on a secluded cove for hot drinks and a gourmet biscuit. Designed for first-timers and families with moderate fitness, this fully-equipped experience includes all gear, park entry, and refreshments.

Full-Day Bruny Island Cruises Day Tour from Hobart

This 9.5-hour Bruny Island expedition takes you from Hobart across to Tasmania's wild southern coastline. A custom-built eco-cruiser carries you on a three-hour coastal voyage past sea cliffs, into cave systems, and along remote beaches where seals and seabirds live undisturbed. The day includes a return ferry crossing, a local guide, morning tea, and lunch cooked on the island. You'll feel the Southern Ocean's raw energy without needing previous experience or special fitness.

9h 30mfrom AUD $290

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

★ 4.8 (485)

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

Combine rugged coastal scenery with convict history on this 10.5-hour loop from Hobart. You'll spend three hours cruising the Tasman Peninsula's dramatic cliffs and sea caves, then shift to guided coach exploration of Port Arthur Historic Site, the colonies' most notorious penal settlement. Morning tea and lunch anchor the day, with interpretive commentary throughout revealing the peninsula's layered past.

Salamanca Walk - History Tour

Walk through Battery Point's lanes and laneways to discover Hobart's colonial foundations and the characters who shaped them. This 2.5-hour guided tour threads together convict histories, colonial architecture, and the streetside stories of 19th-century Battery Point. You'll see period photographs and drawings throughout, and your guide offers tailored suggestions for cafés, galleries and pubs worth your time.

2h 30mfrom AUD $40

2 Day Tasmanian Highlights Tour - Bruny Island & Port Arthur

★ 4.8 (19)

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2 Day Tasmanian Highlights Tour - Bruny Island & Port Arthur

Explore two cornerstone Tasmanian destinations across two days from Hobart. Day one takes you to Bruny Island, where dramatic coastlines, sandy beaches and native wildlife share space with local producers and seafood. Day two focuses on the Tasmanian Peninsula—Port Arthur's convict heritage buildings, surrounding lookouts like Pirates Bay, and curiosities including a chocolate foundry and lavender farm. Includes guided transport, park passes and historic site entry.

2 daysfrom AUD $310

Bruny Island Food, Sightseeing, Guided Lighthouse Tour & Lunch

★ 4.8 (3,100)

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Bruny Island Food, Sightseeing, Guided Lighthouse Tour & Lunch

A 10-hour loop from Hobart that threads together Bruny Island's working lighthouse, coastal vistas, and artisanal producers. You'll climb Cape Bruny Lighthouse (locals-only access), graze on oysters and house-baked bread at dawn on a quiet beach, then work through the island's honey, chocolate and fudge makers before lunch at Hotel Bruny. South Bruny National Park features throughout, with chances to spot Bennett's wallabies and views from The Neck's elevated lookout.

10 hoursfrom AUD $280

★ 4.8 (40)

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

This 10-hour active day tour takes you to Maria Island National Park off Tasmania's east coast, where you'll walk car-free trails across a landscape shaped by geology and convict history. Hike at least 10km to the Painted Cliffs—sandstone carved into intricate patterns by tidal forces over millennia—then push on to the Fossil Cliffs, where ancient marine fossils line sheer rock faces overlooking Freycinet Peninsula. You'll also explore Darlington, a remarkably intact convict probation settlement that predates Port Arthur. Small groups and professional guides keep the experience intimate and informative.

10 hoursfrom AUD $215

Wineglass Bay And Maria Island Wildlife Scenic Flight From Hobart

★ 4.8 (36)

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Wineglass Bay And Maria Island Wildlife Scenic Flight From Hobart

A three-hour aerial and ground tour departing Hobart that sweeps over Freycinet Peninsula and Wineglass Bay before touching down on Maria Island. You'll walk amongst native wildlife, sample local produce and Tasmanian wine, then return by light aircraft. Minimum two passengers required.

Maria Island Ferry - Hobart Bus Connection (Return Service)

Direct shuttle service linking Hobart's city centre to Triabunna and the Maria Island Ferry terminal. This daily bus connection eliminates the need for car hire if you're heading to Maria Island National Park. The air-conditioned coach departs from central Hobart with return service the same day, with a knowledgeable driver handling navigation so you can relax between destinations.

Cataract Gorge Cruise 12:30 pm

Glide silently through Launceston's river corridor aboard the Lady Launceston, an electric-powered replica paddlesteamer. This 50-minute cruise departs at 12:30 pm and takes you past historic wharves and the city's waterfront, before entering the dramatic Cataract Gorge where towering rock walls rise on either side. The skipper shares local stories and historical detail throughout, bringing the landscape and its colonial past to life.

50 minfrom AUD $45

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

★ 4.8 (504)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

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

A full-day loop from Hobart that combines coastal walks with colonial history and wine tastings across Tasmania's east coast. Starting with breakfast near the city, you'll drive through rural landscapes to Freycinet National Park, tackle the moderate hike to Wineglass Bay's clifftop vantage point, explore sheltered beaches, then wind back via a historic convict bridge and winery lunch overlooking Great Oyster Bay. The 10.5-hour itinerary covers roughly 240 kilometres with a local guide navigating the Great Eastern Drive.

10h 30mfrom AUD $169

Port Arthur and Tasman Sights with Harbour Cruise

★ 4.8 (370)

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Port Arthur and Tasman Sights with Harbour Cruise

An eight-hour guided tour combining Tasmania's most significant convict heritage site with Tasman Peninsula coastal stops. Depart from one of eight city locations, visit the UNESCO-listed Port Arthur Historic Site with included harbour cruise, and explore surrounding landmarks including Eaglehawk Neck's lookout, Pirates Bay, a lavender farm, chocolate foundry, and optional caves. Travel in air-conditioned comfort with a local driver navigating the scenic drive and stops.

5-Day Best of Tasmania Tour from Hobart

This five-day circuit from Hobart sweeps across Tasmania's most striking landscapes—west-coast tempests of water and fern, alpine ridgelines, and eastern beaches ranked among Australia's finest. The eco-certified itinerary threads through Cradle Mountain, Freycinet National Park, and the Bay of Fires, combining short walks tailored to varying abilities with guided exploration of rainforest, moorland, and coastal terrain. Small-group format keeps the pace manageable and the experience intimate.

Grand Hobart Walking Tour

Walk through three centuries of Hobart's story with a knowledgeable local guide across this compact 3-hour loop. You'll navigate the sandstone laneways of Battery Point, explore Salamanca's Georgian warehouses and working docks, and discover the colonial architecture and street-level history that shaped Tasmania's capital. This isn't a museum tour—it's a real neighbourhood walk where your guide points out the details most visitors miss.

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

Spend nine hours sampling Bruny Island's finest producers—artisan cheeses, small-batch wines and beers, freshly shucked oysters, handmade fudge and mead. Travel by air-conditioned coach with a local guide, stopping at rainforest, coastal landmarks and private gardens overlooking Adventure Bay. Lunch at Pennicott's beachside restaurant rounds out the day. Hotel pickup and drop-off included from selected Hobart accommodation.

9h 45mfrom AUD $290

★ 4.8 (103)

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Shore Excursion-Hobart Wanderer

This 5–6 hour shore excursion covers Hobart's highlights in a single outing: city landmarks, the sweeping vistas from Mt Wellington, historic Richmond village, and Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary's native fauna. Travels through Tasmania's wine country and farmland with a knowledgeable local guide in an intimate group setting. Ideal for cruise passengers wanting to pack multiple experiences into a brief port stop without the rushed feel of a coach tour.

5 hours – 6 hoursfrom AUD $169

Half Day kunanyi/Mt Wellington and Cascade Female Factory

★ 4.8 (20)

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Half Day kunanyi/Mt Wellington and Cascade Female Factory

Combine Hobart's colonial past and mountain landscape in a single afternoon. This 3.5-hour outing takes you up kunanyi/Mt Wellington for sweeping city and river views, then down to the Cascade Female Factory to explore one of Australia's most significant convict sites. Your local driver navigates both stops and can drop you back in the city, or you can walk the gentle 2km riverside trail back at your own pace, watching for platypuses along the way.

3h 30mfrom AUD $105

A Day in Wineglass Bay - Launceston to Hobart

★ 4.8 (5)

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Australia

A Day in Wineglass Bay - Launceston to Hobart

This one-way journey traces the Great Eastern Drive from Launceston to Hobart, stopping at Freycinet National Park for a full day exploring Wineglass Bay. Depending on fitness and preference, you can tackle the bay's signature hike to Mt Amos, follow a guided 1.5-hour walk to the lookout, or choose shorter coastal strolls. Swimming at Honeymoon Bay and tasting local oysters and seafood at the marine farm round out the 10.5-hour route, which ends in Hobart.

10h 30mfrom AUD $170

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

★ 4.8 (285)

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Australia

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

Combine two essential Hobart circuits: ride to kunanyi/Mt Wellington's 1270-metre summit for panoramic views across the city and coastline, with 30 minutes to explore on foot, then return to the city for 48 hours of flexible sightseeing aboard open-top double-deckers. The all-day mountain pass lets you hop off at bushwalking trailheads, while the city loop covers 20 stops at your own pace. Includes maps, onboard WiFi, and a sightseeing guide.

4 hours – 2 daysfrom AUD $85

Port Arthur, Richmond & Tasman Peninsula Active Day Tour

★ 4.8 (162)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Australia

Port Arthur, Richmond & Tasman Peninsula Active Day Tour

Eleven-hour circuit of the Tasman Peninsula combining dramatic coastal walks, convict-era ruins, and sculpted rock formations. Start at Port Arthur Historic Site for four hours of self-guided exploration, then traverse the peninsula's highlights: the Waterfall Bay Cliff Top Walk along Australia's tallest sea cliffs, the Devils Kitchen and Tasman Arch formations in the national park, and historical vantage points at Pirates Bay and Eaglehead Neck. Finish in Richmond Village. Small groups with expert guides; harbour cruise included.

11 hoursfrom AUD $170

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

★ 4.8 (82)

🌿 Nature & Wildlife

Australia

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

Seven days tracing Tasmania's coastlines and wilderness: Cradle Mountain's alpine trails, the Bay of Fires' ochre cliffs, Wineglass Bay's perfect arc, the rugged West Coast, and Port Arthur's convict ruins. Small-group eco-certified tour with expert guides, wildlife encounters at Bonorong Sanctuary including Tasmanian devils, and several of the island's best short walks. Accommodation, park fees, and Hobart transfers included. Requires moderate fitness; not suitable for spinal conditions, pregnancy, or cardiovascular concerns.

Hobart Historic Walking Tour

Walk through Hobart's layered past with a local guide who unpacks the colonial origins and waterfront transformation of Tasmania's capital. Over 90 minutes, you'll spot heritage-listed landmarks and hear about the convicts, merchants, and politicians who shaped the city's early character. Small group keeps things intimate and unhurried.

Gordon River Cruise departing from Strahan

Board Spirit of the Wild for a 6-hour journey into Tasmania's World Heritage wilderness from Strahan. Electric motors let you glide silently up the Gordon River, spotting reflections off glassy water that drew the tour its 2018 award. A chef prepares lunch aboard, and dedicated guides contextualise the landscape's geological and human layers. Being first on the water most mornings gives genuine advantage—fewer boats means clearer sightings and quieter moments in this remote gorge.

6 hoursfrom AUD $155

★ 4.8 (92)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Australia

Hobart Highlights Day Tour

A guided 6–8 hour sweep of Hobart's essentials, starting with the sweeping views from kunanyi (Mt Wellington) at 1272m, then the Saturday Salamanca Market if timing aligns. You'll loop through the city's key landmarks, detour into Coal River Valley's vineyards and a renowned cheese maker, pause in the colonial town of Richmond for lunch on your own coin, and finish at Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary where you can handle kangaroos and spot Tasmanian Devils. Driver commentary throughout; all-weather operation.

6 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $140

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