Things to Do in Hobart

Visit the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Port Arthur Historic Site, taste different local produce and enjoy a delicious lunch at Bangor Vineyard.

Climb aboard the official sightseeing bus for a tour of Hobart's best attractions in 90 minutes. Use your 24-hour ticket to hop on and off at any of the 20 stops at your own pace.

Our Spirits Tour is a curated experience tailored for lovers of fine spirits, offering exclusive behind-the-scenes access and hosted tastings at exceptional venues renowned for their small-batch gins and internationally awarded single malt whiskies, alongside vodka, rum, and other liqueurs. This refined experience includes guided tours of production facilities and in-depth tastings that reveal the precision, passion, and innovation behind Tasmania’s world-class distilling. Meet the makers, explore the craft from still to glass, and savour expressions that capture the unique character of the island’s botanicals, climate, and pristine water sources. We'll stop at one of our favourite local venues where you can relax and choose a meal that suits your taste and appetite. Menus typically range from $30 to $60, offering a delicious variety of options such as artfully crafted share plates, wood-fired pizzas fresh from the oven, and the finest locally sourced seafood and meats.

• Tailor your Hobart adventure with an unlimited hop-on hop-off bus tour, drinking in harbor charm and mountain views at your own pace.
• Loop Hobart and linger at your favorite spots among 20 key locations, crafting your ideal tour with the freedom to hop on and off at will.
• Climb to open-air decks for prime Hobart vistas, stay connected with Wi-Fi, and dive into local stories with multilingual audio guides and guidebooks.
• Delve into colonial history at Cascades Female Factory, wander Royal Tasmanian Gardens' verdant paths, and toast your trip at Cascade Brewery.

Explore stunning landscapes, taste local delicacies, and enjoy expert-guided experiences.

Enjoy a direct transfer between Hobart Airport and Hobart City Center in a modern, clean, and comfortable bus. Benefit from free WiFi onboard and no excess luggage fees.

Our Richmond & Wine Tour offers a perfect mix of history, wine, and local produce. Departing Hobart at 9:30 AM from the Tasmanian Visitor Information Centre, this small-group tour (max 13 guests) visits four boutique cellar doors for guided tastings of exceptional Tasmanian wines. Enjoy a delicious lunch at Puddleduck Vineyard, paired with their wines. Along the way, visit the Wicked Cheese Co. for a tasting of their award-winning cheeses and enjoy free time to explore the historic Richmond Village. You can stroll through the village, visit local shops, or opt for spirit tastings at the Richmond Tasting House. With full live commentary from your expert guide, this tour offers the perfect balance of food, wine, and fascinating local stories in one beautiful day.

• Get up close to the dramatic meeting point of the Tasman Sea and the Southern Ocean on a 3-hour wilderness cruise off Bruny Island’s rugged coast. • Expert guides provide fascinating insights into Bruny’s wildlife, geology, and unique natural wonders throughout your wilderness cruise. • Spot dolphins, seals, sea eagles, and the breathtaking Breathing Rock blowhole, all while cruising along Tasmania’s untamed southern coast. • Add ferry pickups from Kettering or enjoy a full-day adventure that includes a scenic bus tour of Bruny Island, and a delicious local Tasmanian lunch. • Did you know? Bruny Island is home to a rare white wallaby, a genetic variation that’s exclusive to this beautiful Tasmanian destination.

Embark on a delightful journey starting from Hobart, where a day of exploration and indulgence awaits.

Learn the art of creating one of the nation's oldest beer recipes, from start to finish, while you explore the brewery. Finish your visit with a refreshing tasting paddle of four Cascade beers.

This is a remarkable opportunity to explore untamed nature and completely immerse yourself in breathtaking landscapes. Tasmania boasts an incredible array of biodiversity, with ancient forests and pristine oceans that have thrived for millions of years. Our tours provide an intimate outdoor experience, allowing you to reconnect with nature through leisurely walks in the stunning Tasman National Park. Tasmania offers a truly wild and invigorating environment—why not experience it firsthand and breathe in the crisp, fresh air? ● Spectacular coastal scenery and high cliffs ● Encounter wildlife and enjoy guide insights ● Island vibes sharing and caring ● Beautiful local food and shops

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• Discover Bruny Island with expert guides, offering convenient pick-up points and seamless transfers from Hobart for a worry-free day.
• Climb Australia’s southernmost lighthouse, the 14m-tall Cape Bruny Lighthouse, and step onto its historic balcony for panoramic views of the coastline.
• Bring your appetite: enjoy fresh oysters, award-winning cheeses, and a delicious lunch at Hotel Bruny, with possible stops at Bruny Island Chocolate and Hounds Tooth Whisky.
• Explore Bruny’s unique landscapes with stops at Mount Mangana rainforests, The Neck Lookout and Wildlife Reserve, and the Truganini Lookout and Penguin Rookery, plus free time to walk or paddle along the island’s beautiful shores.
• Fun fact: Short-tailed shearwater is a migratory seabird and can be seen in their 1000s some days from the lighthouse balcony.

Discover the wild side of Tasmania with a 4-day guided tour departing from Hobart. Visit Mount Field National Park and explore beautiful views.

Experience Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary with our exclusive shuttle for cruise passengers, NO ENTRY FEE INCLUDED. Spend two hours engaging with free-roaming kangaroos, koalas, and Tasmanian devils.

Enjoy a relaxing, informative guided tour among the most quiet, conservative and class conscious area of Tasmania which adjoins waterfront Salamanca and prestigious Battery Point. See the elegant Georgian homes of the colonial gentry, picturesque accommodation for officers and quaint workers cottages. Walk through this very fashionable suburb, containing some of Tasmania’s oldest homes, gardens and iconic sights.

• This full-day Bruny Island adventure takes the hassle out of planning while ensuring you experience the best the island has to offer, with round-trip Hobart transfers. • Get up close to wildlife like seals basking on rocky outcrops, dolphins riding waves, and seabirds on a 3-hour wilderness cruise on Tasman Bay. • The comprehensive bus tour crosses the historic Cape Bruny Lighthouse, the Breathing Rock blowhole, and the unique formations at The Friars. • Relax with a gourmet Tasmanian lunch at a beachside restaurant in Adventure Bay, with options like premium fish and chips, pumpkin soup, or gourmet salad rolls. • Did you know? Bruny Island is one of the few places where you can spot rare white wallabies in the wild! Keep your eyes peeled near Adventure Bay for a chance to see one.

Discover Tasmania's unique natural beauty on a 2-day nature-based walking and sightseeing tour of Cradle Mountain from Hobart.

Enjoy a day out at Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary, just 30 minutes from Hobart. Learn about the conservation of Tasmania's wildlife, feed the free-roaming kangaroos, and see Australia's favorites such as koalas, wombats, Tasmanian devils, and more.

In this hands on cooking class I am sharing and teaching new cooking techniques in a fun & safe environment. I strongly believe in local, seasonal products including my own organic vegetables, herbs, honey and eggs to produce a restaurant style 4 course lunch. The cooking class is designed to give you the confidence to produce the same menu at home without expensive equipment and tools. The experience includes all recipes & a little gift

• Explore Bruny Island’s best on a budget, with convenient hotel transfers, a comfortable AC bus ride, and a scenic ferry journey. • Climb The Neck’s lookout for panoramic views where turquoise seas meet lush forests, and spot fairy penguins below. • Walk through the lush rainforest along Waterfall Creek, surrounded by towering eucalyptus and vibrant ferns. • Sample local delicacies from Bruny’s artisan producers—berries, cheese, oysters, and more. Lunch stop provided but not included. • Fun fact: The island was named after French explorer Bruni d'Entrecasteaux in 1792, though the spelling was changed to Bruny in 1918.

Explore the Tasmania's east coast, admire the Spiky Bridge and visit the Freycinet National Park.

Journey 1270 meters above sea level to the summit of Kunanyi/Mt. Wellington. Experience spectacular views over Hobart and have 40 minutes to explore the summit on this 2.5 hour round-trip tour.

Departing at 11:15 AM from the Tasmanian Visitor Information Centre, this small-group tour (max 13 guests) gives you time to explore Salamanca Market before heading into wine country. Enjoy tastings at three premium cellar doors, including a stop at Puddleduck Vineyard with a complimentary cheese platter. Visit the Wicked Cheese Co. for a delicious cheese tasting, and enjoy free time in historic Richmond—wander the village or visit the Richmond Tasting House for optional spirit tastings. With full live commentary from your local guide, this relaxed and engaging tour is the perfect Tasmanian day out for wine lovers and explorers alike.

• Craft your Hobart trip with a hop-on hop-off bus tour between 20 stops from Australia's oldest brewery to the Royal Tasmanian gardens.
• Venture into Hobart with double-decker rides and infinite hops, plus free Wi-Fi, multilingual audio guides, and a guidebook with local travel tips.
• Scale kunanyi/ Mt Wellington's heights on a 2.5-hour Explorer Bus Tour with 5 stops, an English guide and a 30-minute summit stop to take in the panorama.
\-Journey through nature's masterpiece featuring lush forests and icy peaks, while enjoying Wi-Fi on the bus and a complimentary bushwalking guide.
• Fun fact: Mt Wellington, standing at over 400 million years old, was shaped by ancient volcanic activity and showcases striking dolerite columns.

Book your Bruny Island safaris, local food tasting and lighthouse tour. Discover everything that makes Bruny Island amazing and meet the finest food producers.

Spend the morning seeing Hobart from the water on a relaxing river cruise. Pass by the picturesque Botanical Gardens, sail under the Tasman Bridge, and cruise through Rose Bay.

This combined ticket gives you access to two of Hobart’s most iconic sightseeing tours – Richmond Village and Red Decker City Loop Tour! Join our tour of the historic village of Richmond, known for its beautifully preserved, Georgian architecture and home to Australia’s oldest bridge, colonial gaol and Catholic Church. Richmond is a hub for gourmet food and wine lovers. Visit shops, galleries, historic sites, and eateries with exclusive attraction discounts. Your 48-hour CITY LOOP ticket allows you to join the official sightseeing tour of Hobart. Hop-on and experience stunning 360-degree views of Hobart from the top deck of our open-top double-decker buses. Stay onboard to complete the full 90-minute tour or hop-on, hop-off at any of the 20 convenient stops around the city. Includes a 48-hour Hop-On Hop-Off City Loop Ticket and a 4-hour Richmond Village Tour and scenic drive through the Coal River Valley with 3 hours (approx.) in Richmond to spend at your own leisure.

• Take in the stunning rock formations and amazing views of Hobart on a scenic 50-minute one-way bus ride to the summit of kunanyi/Mt Wellington.
• On your way down, bring along your mountain bike for a thrilling ride across rocky terrain or explore well-marked bushwalking tracks.
• Opt for a 2.5-hour round-trip pass that includes a 30-minute summit stop, free Wi-Fi and allows you to hop on and off at five prime bus stops.
• Listen to your driver's commentary about Mt Wellington's history, wildlife and deep cultural significance for the local Aboriginal Palawa people.
• Fun fact: kunanyi/Mt Wellington was formed during the Permian, Triassic, and Jurassic periods, making it a 150 million years old formation.

30-minute sightseeing flight to discover the city of Hobart from above. Starting from Hobart's iconic waterfront, soar over the beautiful city to see famous sights such as Tasman Bridge, the northern suburbs, and many more!

Spend a relaxing time on the water on this boat tour with a live captain's commentary. Enjoy a one-course lunch onboard.

Mt. Field is one of the Island’s best-loved national parks. Experience iconic Russel Falls and stunning rainforest walks among ancient ferns and towering gumtrees. Visit one of Australia’s best wildlife sanctuaries and enjoy a picnic lunch in the wild or a fabulous dining experience at the Agrarian Kitchen (open Friday-Sunday).

• Discover Bruny Island’s flavors with tastings at iconic spots like Get Shucked Oysters and Bruny Island Cheese Co. • This small-group tour also comes with round-trip transfers from Hobart, making it intimate and convenient. • Savor a gourmet lunch at Pennicott’s with fresh oysters, a main meal, and two drinks (wine, beer, cider, or juice). • Your guide will share insights into Bruny’s culinary history and ecosystem, including a walk through HIBA Gardens and a stroll overlooking Adventure Bay. • Fun fact: Bruny Island produces some of Australia’s finest cool-climate wines, especially Pinot Noir!

Take an unforgettable full-day tour, exploring the incredibly remote waterways and wilderness of Bathurst Harbour/ Port Davey includes fine Tasmanian produce, including local wines, a boat trip, flights, and short walks!

Hop aboard the Explorer Bus on a journey to the summit of Kunanyi/Mt Wellington. Reach the highest point in Hobart, ascending 1270 meters above sea level. Get spectacular views of Southern Tasmania.

Discover why picturesque Storm Bay, at the mouth of Hobart’s Derwent River, is a favourite weekend playground of locals. Just 20km from the city and experience an astounding variety of scenery - tranquil bays, lichen-covered cliffs, sea caves, and idyllic sandy beaches.

• Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary is home to animals that are now extinct everywhere but in Tasmania.
• Say hello to friendly, free-ranging kangaroos and hand-feed them with a bag of kangaroo feed.
• Meet rare animals such as the Tasmanian devil, the Eastern quoll, and the shy Tasmanian bettong.
• Take advantage of full 45-min wildlife tours that take place every day.
• Catch Tassie devils eating snacks, and discover their quirky personalities.
• Learn also about some of the threats they face and the efforts to help protect them.
• There's also a chance you'll meet the wombat and koala, and pat them.

Experience the spectacular scenery of the East Coast of Tasmania from the air, ground, on this tour including landing at Maria Island, and overflying the famous and spectacular Wineglass Bay. with lunch is included!

See the best of Tasmania’s West and East Coasts in 5 action-packed days on this journey around the island, including visits to all the major attractions.

Embark on a premium small-group food and wine adventure through the picturesque Huon Valley — one of Tasmania’s most celebrated gourmet regions. Curated for passionate foodies, this full-day experience features award-winning local producers, scenic countryside, and warm, personalised hosting. Start with tastings of cool-climate wines and handcrafted spirits at two boutique vineyards. Enjoy seasonal cider samplings and refuel with a gourmet winery lunch or cosy taphouse meal, depending on the day. Visit a local honey producer with a live bee display and sample raw, locally harvested honey. Guests can also upgrade to include a hands-on cheesemaking session with Tasmania’s only sheep’s milk cheesemaker. Contact the office for pricing and availability. This immersive experience blends unforgettable flavours with local stories — ideal for travellers seeking a high-quality Tasmanian day out.

• Discover Bruny Island’s rugged beauty on a guided hike along the Cape Queen Elizabeth Trail, known for its sweeping views and quiet, uncrowded beaches.
• This lesser-known trail leads you to Mars Bluff Arch, a unique rock formation carved by the sea, providing sweeping views over the untouched sands of Miles Beach and the Tasman Sea beyond.
• Your guide enriches the experience with insights into the island’s history, wildlife, and unique ecosystem, including birdwatching opportunities at lagoons along the trail.
• Enjoy tastings of Bruny Island’s gourmet offerings, including honey and cheese, with a scenic lunch break at Adventure Bay (lunch not included).
• Fun fact: Mars Bluff Arch was formed over centuries by the relentless erosion from sea and wind, creating a stunning natural rock window.

Booking Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary general admission, this ticket provides the ultimate in up-close-and-personal animal experiences.

Experience the spectacular scenery of Tasmania's East Coast on a 3-hour scenic flight. See the impressive Freycinet National Park from above and land on Maria Island.

We offer the only 2 day Cradle Mountain Trip return from Hobart. Tasmania is known for it's wilderness and remote locations so take the scenic route, get out of the city on our small group tour - max 13 people. See Tasmania's best waterfalls, rainforests and alpine regions. Enjoy amazing hiking in Cradle Mountain National Park, spotting wombats and wildlife along the journey. Stay in comfortable lakeside accommodation. We frequently see Platypus, Wombats, Echidna and wallabys in the wild.

• Join a guided tour of the Cape Bruny Lighthouse, Tasmania’s only lighthouse open for public tours, and learn how it safeguarded ships for over 150 years.
• Step into the lantern room and out onto the balcony for access to spaces once reserved for lighthouse keepers.
• Hear stories of shipwrecks, storms, and the lives of keepers who maintained the light in one of Australia’s most remote outposts.
• See French-made Fresnel lenses and historic equipment that once lit up the southern seas.
• Visit the on-site museum to explore maritime relics, lighthouse heritage displays, and Tasmania’s wider seafaring history.

Treat yourself to a feast of freshly fished and cooked seafood on board a picturesque cruise down the famous Derwent River.

Step back in time, slow down and enjoy a day out to Maria Island National Park. Enjoy highlights such as spectacular coastal cliffs, abundant wildlife, and deserted beaches.

Join us for two of Tasmania's best tourist attractions - The natural beauty of Bruny Island and the Historic Port Arthur penal colony. Day 1: Bruny Island - Arguably Tasmania's best day trip! This magical Island has a little piece of everything Tasmania has: World-class beaches, rugged coastline and native wildlife matched with the finest local produce from the ocean and the land - a tour you do not want to miss! You will see firsthand why Bruny Island is fast becoming one of Tasmania’s most popular tourist destinations. The bus departs Hobart at 7:30 AM and returns at 5:30 PM. Day 2: The Port Arthur tour is a direct, 8 hour tour from Hobart to the Tasman Peninsula and Historic Site. You will have 4 hours to explore the rich colonial history at Port Arthur. Explore the sights of the Tasman Peninsula: Eaglehawk Neck's Pirates Bay lookout, Dog Line Monument, Tasmanian Chocolate Foundry, Lavender Farm and Remarkable Cave. Departs Hobart at 9:30 AM.

• Take a stunning wilderness cruise around the beautiful Tasman Islands. • Discover some of the local wildlife and sea life, such as whales, seals, sea eagles, and albatross. • Explore the best spots of the Tasman Islands in a quick and convenient way. • Get a chance to take numerous photos as you travel onboard a unique custom-built yellow boat.

Take a full-day tour and spend a day on the Tasman Peninsula, incorporating a return guided bus tour from Hobart and a visit to the Port Arthur Historical site.

Visit the historic village of Richmond with a return tour from Hobart. Have the chance to see historic sights, shop at charming boutiques, and savor culinary delights in a cafe.