Shore Excursion: Hobart Highlights Day Tour
Overview
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We begin the day with our city loop tour where we will provide guided commentary of Hobart's major attractions and landmarks. Our first destination is the awe-inspiring kunanyi, also known as Mt. Wellington. Ascend to the pinnacle at 1272m and be mesmerized by the breathtaking panoramic view of Hobart and its surroundings.
Next, we'll venture to the renowned Salamanca Market, available on Saturdays only.
After exploring the market, we will continue our journey through the scenic Coal River Valley wine region. Along the way, we will quickly stop at the acclaimed Wicked Cheese. Then, we will proceed to the historic township of Richmond, which is rich in convict history. Richmond is home to numerous charming eateries, making it the perfect spot for our lunch break.
To conclude our adventure-filled day, we'll visit the Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary. Get up close and personal with the kangaroos and other native wildlife. Don't miss the chance to witness the famous Tasmanian Devil.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Operates in most weather conditions, please dress appropriately.
If the Weather is poor and cloud/snow has covered Mt Wellington, Rosny look out will be its substitute.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary General Entry
Transport by air-conditioned vehicle
Pickup and drop-off from the cruise terminal
Knowledgable Driver/guide
Live commentary on board
Lunch and drinks not included
What To Expect
Kunanyi
Our first destination is the awe-inspiring kunanyi, also known as Mt. Wellington, where you can indulge in the renowned pristine air of Tasmania. Ascend to the pinnacle at 1272m and be mesmerized by the breathtaking panoramic view of Hobart and its picturesque surroundings. Don't miss the opportunity to capture the perfect Instagram-worthy selfie against this stunning backdrop of Hobart and beyond.
Salamanca Market
Next, we'll venture to the renowned Salamanca Market, available on Saturdays only. This world-class market showcases the very best of Tasmanian culture, offering a delightful array of art, local produce, talented buskers, unique souvenirs, refreshing beverages, and much more!
Options
Shore excursion Hobart's Best
Duration: 7 hours: This tour goes for 6-7 hours and on Saturday's 8 hours to allow for 90 mins at the Salamanca Market
Mini bus or Mini Van: Mini Bus or mini van depending on numbers
Pickup included
Reviews
101 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great Shore Excursion
BRYAN L,
Mar 26, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Great tour with limited time. Our guide Rick was very informative throughout. We enjoy the fact the tour provides transportation and lots of information about each stop but then you can spend time on your own based on the guide's recommendations.
Fabulous tour!
Jeremy T,
Mar 26, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00A fabulous tour to give you a taste of the area. We were out for a little over six hours. The coach was small and our guide was extremely knowledgeable. All in all it was excellent value for money. We would have liked a little more time at the stops, but this wasn’t possible due to the ships schedule.
Great day. Enjoyed it all...
leonie n,
Mar 23, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Great day. Enjoyed it all and our overseas friends from the cruise ship loved seeing the Australian wildlife and country side surrounding Hobart
Excellent tour, but...
Esther T,
Mar 22, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Excellent tour, but remember that it might be cold and windy up at Mt. Wellington. Tour guide ,Peter, was very friendly and helpful.
Really Good Tour
Joel H,
Mar 21, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Great way to see the city and experience the local animals. Tour was well organized and had really good pacing. Highly recommend.
Great Tasmanian adventures!
Ernst D,
Mar 20, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Beautiful experience in Tasmania with much information by our guide and driver. Interesting visit at Bonorong Sanctuary! We could see the Tasmanian evils and feed kangaroos. Magnificent views from Mountain Wellington. And the beautiful city of Hobart. A great excursion.
Fun tour of Hobart
Philip D,
Mar 17, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Great way to see the sights of Hobart and the surrounding area in a relatively short time. Our guide (Peter) was great. He adjusted the schedule based on the weather and provided us with lots of local knowledge.
Andrew was a great tour...
Michelle S,
Mar 17, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Andrew was a great tour guide. We got to experience some extreme weather at the top of Mt. Wellington - what a view. The highlight of the day was the visit to Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary where we got to feed the kangaroos.
Fun Filled Adventure
Traci G,
Mar 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our tour was the perfect size, only 15 people. Our guide and driver, Mark was amazing. In addition to being knowledgeable on all things Tassie, Mark had a wonderful banter with our group and a great sense of humor. We went up Mount Wellington. It was so cold there was snow up there. We spent time in Richmond. Mark gave us a thorough history of Tasmania during our travels. I would highly recommend this tour.
The best Hobart tour itinerary I could find under 9 hours
jaymca,
Mar 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Many thanks to our local Hobart driver/guide Adam for quickly adjusting the tour itinerary according to the weather. As a result, we were able to enjoy 20-25 minutes of clear weather to take some amazing photos from atop chilly Mount Wellington (Kunanyi) before stormy rain clouds rolled in and made visibility extremely poor. Richmond was a relaxing colonial village to visit, with nice places to try Tasmanian seafood pies and coffee but with (as a warning to cruise ship passengers hoping to buy last-minute Australian souvenirs) no real stores for tourist gifts. A good place for lunch but not a must-visit town. Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary turned out to be a pleasant surprise; although you have to pay extra to get in, you do get a discount by being with Tassie Tours Tasmania. And the kangaroo interactions were fantastic, especially if you catch them before they've had their fill of tourist-fed food. The wombat and Tasmanian devil were very cute too! This was the best Hobart tour itinerary I could find under 9 hours. (Other tours I was interested in lasted 10 hours or longer, which our cruise ship could not accomodate.)
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