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Explore southern Tasmania's best cellar doors where you will sample wine, chocolate, and cheese without the worry of driving! Our guides are well-travelled both domestically and internationally, and want to help you enjoy the unique lifestyle of Tasmania.

This 5 hour tour is a perfect way to see nipaluna (Hobart) major attractions including Salamanca market (Saturday only). It's a great introduction to Hobart major attractions without having to commit to a full day tour. It is a fully guided tour with plenty of free time to do everything at your own leisure. The tour is in a mini bus and you will have a local passionate tour guide who is packed full of all things Tasmania. Please be aware that this tour is specifically designed for guests arriving in Hobart by cruise ship. We will adjust our start and finish times to align with the ship's arrival and departure schedules, ensuring that you enjoy your tour without the risk of missing your ship!

At 10.15am, catch the ferry from Hobart to Mona (departing from Brooke Street Pier). On arrival at Mona, a member of our team will greet you for a quick welcome followed by self-guided exploration of the museum. Ascend to The Source Restaurant for a tasting of five highlight Moorilla and Domaine A wines, flowing straight into a relaxed three-course set menu lunch with two of your favourite wines from the tasting, plus a hot beverage. Once finished with lunch, your time is your own again, feel free to head back into the museum or explore the grounds, including live music on the Lawns before your 5.00pm return ferry to Hobart. Arriving back at Brooke St Pier at 5.30pm.

Join a “Dave’s Eats Hobart” walking food tour and dive into the tasty flavors of Tasmania’s capital! This bite-seeing tour walks Hobart’s waterfront and some of its most famous streets sampling iconic regional produce and specialties. We’ll visit charming bakeries, family run fishmongers, delightful delis, sweet chocolatiers, and ice cream makers, savouring some uniquely Tasmanian treats along the way. From artisanal cheeses and award-winning deli meats to the freshest seafood, “Dave’s Eats Hobart” offers a gastronomic adventure filled with dishes and flavours you won’t find anywhere else. Along the way, you’ll discover the captivating stories behind each bite and the passionate producers who craft them. This easy-going walking tour promises a feast for your senses and a true taste of Hobart.

Discover Tasmania's award-winning wines on this all-day guided tour with a local wine expert. Although still relatively small, Tasmania's wine production has grown greatly in recent decades. Visit two of the three wine regions surrounding Hobart—Derwent Valley, Coal River Valley, and Huon Valley—with a minimum of four cellar door stops.

See the best of the UNESCO-listed Maria Island and its surrounding scenic isles on a comprehensive tour complete with a wildlife-watching cruise and a walk through the Darlington Convict Settlement. Live commentary means you can make the most of your sightseeing experience, plus an included lunch with drinks and snacks means you don't have to worry about going hungry. For a completely hassle-free day, opt for the shuttle bus option.

Maximize your time while in port in Hobart and visit five top attractions in one day on this full-day shore excursion. Take in the views from Mt Wellington, browse the stalls at Salamanca Market (Saturday only), and learn about Hobart’s convict history in Richmond. After lunch (own expense), spot kangaroos, koalas, and Tasmanian devils at the Bonorong wildlife Sanctuary.

Escape the traditional restaurant scene and the hassle of snagging a reservation, and savor delicious Tasmanian seafood fresh from the ocean on this full-day cruise from Hobart. Enjoy a scenic cruise down the Derwent River and around Bruny Island. Your guide dives and snorkels for fresh oysters, abalone, and sea urchins around Bruny Island’s coast. Dine on the freshly gathered seafood, prepared on board and accompanied by regional wines, beers, and cider.

Admire Bruny Island by both land and sea on this full-day trip from Hobart that includes a 3-hour eco-cruise around the island. See remote beaches, rugged coastlines, and native wildlife such as dolphins and fur seals as you cruise past steep cliffs and deep sea caves. Ferry transport to the island is included, plus hot drinks and lunch.

Experience Tasmania's natural beauty and native wildlife on a full-day tour to Maria Island National Park from Hobart. Only accessible by ferry, this island is home to native wildlife like Tasmanian devils and kangaroos, sheltered bays perfect for swimming, and stunning "Fossil Cliffs" with millions of years of history. Watch for whales and dolphins on the ferry journey and enjoy guided walks on the island, an experience you wouldn't be able to do on your own.

Visit some of the top attractions outside of Hobart on this day trip to Mount Wellington, Mount Field National Park, Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary, and the historical town of Richmond.

Learn how to make the most of your camera on this day trip deep into the Tasmanian forest. With the help of your guide, a professional photographer, learn about the ins and outs of nature photography, then use those lessons to take impressive photos of Tasmania’s Mount Field National Park and Styx Valley. If you’re a more experienced photographer, take the opportunity to snap panoramic shots of Mount Field’s waterfalls and the giant eucalyptus trees throughout Styx Valley.

Enjoy amazing coastal scenery and delicious local produce on this day trip to Bruny Island. Take in a huge range of natural views and impressive sights, including the arch and rock formation on Miles Beach, the Trugannini Lookout at The Neck and more. At the same time, visit a number of local food producers, including Bruny Island Cheese Co., Get Shucked Oyster Farm and Bruny Island Honey.

Combine two top Hobart experiences with this tour package. Admire the Tasmanian capital from the summit of Mount Wellington, then experience a different kind of beauty at the Museum of Old and New Art (MONA), one of Australia’s newest and most controversial art museums with a varied collection including Egyptian mummies and edgy contemporary installations. Hotel pickup adds convenience to your day.

Visit Wineglass Bay in Freycinet National Park on a full-day tour from Hobart. Have time to take a shorter or longer walk at Wineglass Bay, take in views from the Cape Tourville lookout, and visit towns along the way such as Orford, Triabunna, and Coles Bay. You might get to see native wildlife like pademelons, get a photo op at Spiky Bridge, and taste curried scallop pie—a specialty in Tasmania. Includes transportation, guide, and pickup and drop-off at your accommodation in Hobart.

This active, fast-paced tour is ideal for travelers who want to see and do a lot in a single day. There’s something for everyone on this tour, as long as you’re prepared to work those feet. Learn about Tasmanian history at the Port Arthur Historic Site, watch Tasmanian Devils feeding, hike along cliff-tops and to spectacular lookouts, walk across Australia’s oldest bridge still in use in the historical town of Richmond and much more. Ideal if you're short on time.

Get more value with this combination ticket, which grants you access to two of Hobart’s top experiences: a tour of the historic village of Richmond and the hop-on hop-off Red Decker City Loop bus tour. Explore Richmond’s beautifully preserved Georgian streets and Australia’s oldest bridge, then enjoy 48-hour hop-on, hop-off access to the city sightseeing tour, with panoramic views from open-top double-decker buses and 20 convenient stops.

Maximize your Saturday with this full-day tour from Hobart, which is designed to allow as much time as possible at Port Arthur without missing out on the famous Salamanca Market. Spend the morning browsing the stalls and shopping for arts, crafts, and fresh produce at Salamanca Market then head to Port Arthur Historic Site for a tour of the former convict site. You'll round out your day with a stop in Tasman National Park before heading back to Hobart.

Explore the top sites of Tasmania on a comprehensive 3-day tour from Hobart to Launceston. Delve into the convict history of Australia at Port Arthur Historic Site, and see landmarks like Tasman Arch and Devils Kitchen. Continue to Launceston to discover the gems of Freycinet National Park, including Wineglass Bay. Then head to Cradle Mountain National Park to walk around Dove Lake and admire Cradle Mountain. Stop in towns such as Richmond, Swansea, Sheffield and Orford, and taste fresh produce and seafood from local producers.

Discover the secrets of the old taverns, brothels and pubs of old Hobart during a 1.5-hour walking tour. Your guide shares entertaining stories of the smugglers, convicts and other characters that were involved in shaping the city's history and legends.

Learn the art of creating one of the nation's oldest beers with a visit to Cascade, Australia's oldest continuously operating brewery. Learn how the company first started and how it makes its famed beer, and walk through a working brewery. Finish your guided tour with a refreshing tasting paddle of four Cascade beers.

Hobart’s history is full of colonial conquests and convict stories, and what better way to discover it than a walking tour? Follow your guide on a 90-minute route around Hobart, stopping to admire city landmarks and heritage buildings. Along the way, learn about the key characters and events that helped shape Hobart into the city it is today, and enjoy plenty of great photo opportunities.

Visit Wineglass Bay and other Tasmanian landmarks with a full-day small-group tour from Hobart. See seaside towns, historic sites, and coastal views as you travel to Freycinet National Park, where you’ll take an easy walk to the Wineglass Bay lookout, and view wildlife, beaches, and coves. Refuel with fresh local seafood, wood-fired pizza, and local Tasmanian wine (own cost). Learn more about this beautiful area from your guide.

Experience the diverse attractions of the Tasman Peninsula on this full-day small-group tour from Hobart without worrying about planning or navigating. Visit natural attractions like the Tessellated Pavement and Devil's Kitchen with your driver-guide. Enjoy local Tasmanian produce such as chocolate and lavender products along the way. Hotel pickup and drop-off make your day easier and more convenient. This tour lasts approximately 8 hours.