Full-Day Tour to Wineglass Bay from Hobart

About this tour

A 10-hour guided exploration of Tasmania's East Coast centred on Wineglass Bay's crescent beach and Cape Tourville's coastal vistas. Your guide is a local Tasmanian who knows the region's stories and landscapes intimately. The tour departs Hobart and includes stops at two East Coast wineries with tastings, plus lunch with water views. Expect genuine insights into what living on this remote southern island actually entails, delivered by someone who calls it home.

Highlights

• Wineglass Bay's iconic crescent shoreline and swimming spot
• Cape Tourville lighthouse and coastal rock formations
• Tastings at two local East Coast vineyards
• Waterside lunch included in tour price
• Air-conditioned transport from Hobart
• Local guide sharing East Coast history and community knowledge

What to expect

You'll spend the day in a climate-controlled vehicle with a Tasmanian guide who genuinely enjoys this work. Expect plenty of stops for photos and short walks to viewpoints; the guides pitch commentary to what passengers show interest in rather than rushing through a script. You'll visit two wineries for proper tastings—not a rushed sample—and sit down to lunch overlooking water. The pace is steady but includes moderate walking, particularly around Wineglass Bay itself. Bring a camera and water bottle; the landscape shifts from coastal heath to vineyard country and back.

Good to know

You'll need reasonable fitness for walking trails and some elevation gain. Not suitable if you have heart or respiratory concerns. Lunch and wine tastings are paid separately despite being part of the itinerary. No wheelchair access on walking sections. Minimum age 18. Public transport links exist if you're not driving to Hobart.