Shore Excursion Hobart and Coal River Valley
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Cruisin’ into Hobart? Ready to taste Tassie’s finest?
Discover Hobart’s rich history, culture, and local flavours on our Hobart City & Coal River Valley Shore Excursion. Explore over 40 iconic city spots with a local guide, then cross the Tasman Bridge to Tasmania’s renowned Coal River Valley wine region.
Enjoy wine tastings and a delicious lunch at family-run Puddleduck Vineyard, sample award-winning cheeses at Wicked Cheese Co., and wander historic Richmond—home to convict-built Georgian architecture and Australia’s oldest bridge still in use.
Before returning to the cruise terminal, stop at Rosny Point Lookout for a stunning photo of your ship with Hobart city, the Derwent River, and Mount Wellington.
Includes: guided city tour, cellar door tastings, cheese tasting, lunch platter, and more. Pick-up/drop-off opposite the cruise terminal.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Hobart
We'll take you through the heart of Tasmania's capital, showcasing its colonial heritage and vibrant culture. Highlights include the historic waterfront precinct of Salamanca Place, with its Georgian sandstone buildings and lively atmosphere, and a scenic drive past Battery Point, one of Hobart’s oldest neighborhoods, known for its charming cottages and narrow lanes. You'll also see the bustling Constitution Dock, where fishing boats and yachts line the harbor, and take in panoramic views of the River Derwent. We’ll pass by the grand Parliament House and the modern waterfront developments, blending old and new. The tour includes a short walk through the beautiful Cascade Gardens, where we’ll search the Hobart Rivulet for the elusive resident platypus in its natural habitat. Enjoy informative commentary throughout, rich with stories of Hobart’s history, convict roots, and natural wonders. A perfect introduction to this picturesque city!
Richmond
Richmond is a picturesque historic village located just 25 km from Hobart in the scenic Coal River Valley. Steeped in colonial history, the town is home to some of Australia’s oldest and most significant heritage sites. Highlights include the famous Richmond Bridge, built by convicts in 1825 and still in use today, as well as the Richmond Gaol, one of the country’s oldest intact prisons offering a glimpse into early colonial life. Wandering the village, you’ll find beautifully preserved Georgian buildings, antique shops, galleries, cafes, and charming cottages. Richmond is a step back in time.
What‘s Included
Lunch
Air-conditioned vehicle
Wine tastings included
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Shore Excursion Hobart and Coal River Valley
Reviews
7 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Fantastic day - Highly Reccommended
X1938XGbend,Jan 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an awesome day for our cruise stopover in Hobart. Peter knew all the history of Hobart and he even took us to a creek and we seen a wild platypus!
So much fun!
Seaside14072593555,Dec 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour was fantastic and so much fun. Enough time, friendly staff, safe travelling. Thank you for a fantastic experience. Can highly recommend!!!
Great day in Hobart
400nigeln,Nov 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great way to spend the stop over. Peter was fantastic and his commentry explains all the history of Hobart befoee heading to the wine region. Good wine and food.
Cruise ship day trip
melindahL3774JI,Oct 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Absolutely Fantastic day Thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. Great way to enjoy our onshore time in Hobart during our cruise ship visit
A wonderful day to taste Tassie
Margaret W,Oct 22, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Tour was excellent despite cold, drizzly rain. Peter had so many facts and fascinating info on Tassie that we didn’t know. We covered both sides of the river from battery point in Hobart to the outlying areas of Richmond. As we toured we sampled delicious cheeses and many wines and had a delicious lunch which was all inclusive. Such a wonderful day, Peter couldn’t have done more. This tour suited us as we were travelling on a cruise ship & we were returned in time for our boarding.
Best tasting tour of Hobart and surrounds.
margaretwY3675JI,Oct 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our Tour was excellent despite cold, drizzly rain. Peter had so many facts and fascinating Tassie info that we never knew. We toured both sides of the river from Hobart town to Richmond. We sampled cheese and wine and had a delicious lunch all included. We had such a wonderful day with Peter and he couldn’t have done more to make us happy, tour was 5 1/2 hours to suit our cruise ship times. We fully recommend this tour.
Great way to spend the day.
David W,Oct 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fantastic day, driver Peter knew all the history of Hobart. Great wines and Richmond was good too. Booked online and Peter was in the first carpark next to the cruise ship terminal. Highly recommend
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