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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.

Why choose between learning about Hobart’s history and getting better acquainted with its pub scene on your vacation when you can book this tour and do both? Visit Australia’s oldest pub, sample your choice of a glass of beer, wine, or cider at each stop, and hear local stories from your local guide that most other tourists miss out on.

Explore Tasmania’s convict history and natural beauty on this tour led by a guide with 17 convict ancestors—a perspective you won't find anywhere else. Dive into the stories of "Van Dieman's Land" as you explore an early convict settlement, the natural prison of Pirates Bay, and the UNESCO-listed Port Arthur Historic Site. You stop at scenic locales, including Devil's Kitchen, Tasman Arch, the Blowhole, and a lavender farm.

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.

Experience Hobart from the water on a 3-hour sailing tour by ocean-racing yacht. As you glide along the River Derwent, admire the city’s coastal scenery, look for wildlife and help the crew with tasks like trimming the sails or grinding the winch. Or, simply relax and enjoy the fresh air. Gourmet snacks will be served while you listen to tales about sailing on the high seas.

Discover the stunning vistas of Hobart with a visit to kunanyi/Mt Wellington, where you'll ascend to 1270 meters for panoramic views. The tour starts at 9:30 am and includes a 30-minute stop at the summit to appreciate the alpine landscape. Afterward, explore the historic Richmond Village, known for its convict-built architecture and Australia’s oldest bridge, with three hours of free time to enjoy local shops and cafes. This combo tour offers insights from knowledgeable guides and exclusive discounts during your Richmond exploration. - Duration: Approximately 7 hours, combining both tours - 2.5-hour kunanyi/Mt Wellington tour with summit stop - 4-hour Richmond Village tour including history and shopping - Informative commentary and free Wi-Fi on board

Make the most of your time in Hobart with this combination package. Enjoy a sightseeing tour of Tasmania's capital city, including a cruise on the Derwent River via the MONA ferry. Afterward, explore one of Australia’s newest and most controversial art museums, MONA (Museum of Old and New Art), home to a varied collection from Neolithic tools to contemporary installations.

Start your day with unparalleled scenery from the summit of Mount Wellington. Beautiful all year round, don’t miss the opportunity to get into nature and learn about the diverse ecosystems found on the mountain. End your tour with a visit to the Cascades Female Factory Historic Site before returning back to Hobart.

Enjoy five of the top activities in Hobart in one day on this tour. This experience is designed for those who are short on time in the city and don't want to miss its best experiences. Attractions include Salamanca Market (on Saturdays), Mount Wellington, city highlights, the historical nearby town of Richmond, and Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary (entry is own cost).

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.

Get an early start to make the most of your time at the UNESCO World-heritage listed Port Arthur Historic Site. This package includes early-morning pickup from Hobart, which gives you a full day to explore the site at your leisure. It also includes entry into the site's historic buildings and heritage gardens, and a harbor cruise.

See the best of UNESCO World Heritage-listed Maria Island and its surrounding scenic isles on a comprehensive tour, including a sightseeing cruise, a tour of the Darlington Convict Settlement, and more. Gain a deeper understanding of what you see with live commentary; plus, keep an eye out for native wildlife along the way, including kangaroos and wombats.

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.

Enjoy both the sunrise and sunset on this full day tour of Cradle Mountain from Hobart. This is one of Australia’s most beautiful national parks, and you will have up to five hours to explore it by hiking, walking, climbing, taking photographs, or just sitting and relaxing. On the way there, you’ll pass through villages, farmland, forests, grass plains, forests, and so much more. Your guide will take care of all the logistics so you can enjoy it.

Travel from Hobart to Tasmania’s east coast to visit the famous Wineglass Bay and Freycinet National Park. Hike up to the Wineglass Bay Lookout and, if you're up for more of a challenge, continue down to Wineglass Bay beach. For an easier adventure, walk to Honeymoon Bay and Cape Tourville Lighthouse. On the return drive, enjoy wine and oysters (own expense) at a local winery with sweeping views of Freycinet.

Explore the best of Bruny Island and Cape Bruny with guides who know it inside and out! Spot rare white wallabies, take iconic Instagram shots at Truganini Lookout at The Neck, Cape Bruny Lighthouse, and the famed Bruny Bread Fridge, and step inside the Heritage listed Cape Bruny Lighthouse for sweeping Tasman Sea views from the lighthouse balcony. We keep food flexible so you can taste Bruny your way—with stops at Get Shucked Oysters, Bruny Island Cheese & Beer Co, Bruny Island Honey, Bruny Bread Fridges, Bruny Island Chocolate Co, and lunch at Lunawanna Cafe. Includes National Park entry fees, guided Cape Bruny Lighthouse tour, and return ferry fares. Capture incredible photos and create unforgettable memories every step of the way. Locally owned and operated by Tasmanian and Bruny Islander guides, with founder Craig Parsey bringing over 50 years of Bruny Island life to your journey!

Escape the city for the day and discover the natural beauty of Wineglass Bay, without the hassle of driving, on a tour from Hobart. Journey along the Great Eastern Drive to Freycinet National Park where you can choose to hike to Wineglass Bay, to Mt. Amos, or to the lookout and Cape Tourville Lighthouse. Cool off with a swim at Honeymoon Bay, then sample fresh Tasmanian seafood and wine (own expense).

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.

The Gordon River winds through the wilderness, so its rainforest and the ruins of Sarah Island can only be reached from the water. Cruise out from Strahan by catamaran instead, stepping ashore for a walk through the rainforest of the South West Wilderness. Stop at Sarah Island to see its former convict settlement, with a buffet dinner featuring local specialties served on board.

Connecting Tasmania’s vineyards is easier when you don’t have to designate a driver or plan a route, and this small-group tour handles both. Sit back as your guide whisks you to four cellar doors to taste local wines, each one produced on the island. Snack on artisan produce at a cheesemaker, and wrap up the experience with a sit-down vineyard lunch.

Discover the Tasman Peninsula by both land and sea on this day trip from Hobart that includes a 3-hour eco-cruise around the coast of Tasman National Park. Learn about the peninsula’s history and soak up the rugged scenery as you admire tall sea cliffs, enter sea caves and look for marine life like seals and dolphins. When booking, two sightseeing upgrades are available to enhance your Tasman Peninsula experience—admission to Tasmanian Devil Conservation Park or admission World Heritage–listed Port Arthur Historic Site. Lunch is included in all tour options.

Skip the challenge of finding your way from the center of Launceston to Cataract Gorge and enjoy the natural beauty of the Tamar River in the process with this afternoon group boat cruise. Cruise past Launceston’s riverfront and between steep cliffs to journey inside Cataract Gorge aboard an 1890s-styled boat. Learn about the history of the gorge and Launceston as you go from your skipper’s ongoing commentary.

Enjoy a day full of wilderness, waterfalls, and wildlife, all within reach of Hobart. First, head to Mt. Field National Park for a series of short walks around Russell Falls, Horseshoe Falls, Tall Trees Track, and Lady Barron Falls. Enjoy lunch in a scenic location within the park, then head to Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary to see native Australian wildlife up close, including Tasmanian devils, kangaroos, and wombats. As you return to Hobart, top off your day with sweeping views over the city from the summit of Mount Wellington.

Enjoy an active full-day tour from Hobart that includes views of the natural world from up high and down low. Start with a walk through the treetops at the Tahune Airwalk — a suspended walkway that reaches heights of up to 131 feet (40 meters). Gaze across the forest canopy and Huon River, or opt for an easier walk on the ground. Continue to Hastings Cave Reserve where you take a guided cave tour that goes into amazing caverns deep underground, then take a dip in the natural hot springs.