Things to Do in Hobart

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

Hike Bruny's stunning coast to the famous Arch, climb the stairs to 360° views, and reward yourself with an afternoon tasting trail enjoying Bruny's gourmet local produce on this day trip from Hobart.

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.

• 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.

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

Visit Cascades Female Factory, Australia’s most significant historic site associated with female convicts. Create connections with the stories of female convicts in Australia as you explore the site.

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

• 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.

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

Enjoy an exciting city sightseeing tour around Hobart by coach, cruise by modern ferry to spend the afternoon at the Museum of Old and New Art (MONA).

Our 6 Day Tasmania East Coast Tour provides an intimate little getaway for those that have limited travel time available. This tour is a great option to explore the more populated east coast of Tassie along with the 2 biggest cities of Hobart & Launceston. Covering approximately 850km we explore many of Tasmania’s memorable attractions, moving fast enough to provide a fantastic overview of the islands eastern side, yet slow enough to enjoy the sights! Concluding at Thursday morning this tour offers fantastic coastal scenery, historical learnings, fresh air and dozens of incredible photo opportunities. Suitable for all ages and fitness levels this is truely a memorable, small group travel experience.

• 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.

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!

Journey to the summit of kunanyi/Mt Wellington and explore Hobart itself on this guided tour. Enjoy spectacular mountain views then join an official sightseeing tour of Hobart’s best attractions.

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).

• 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.

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!

View Tasmania’s stunning East Coast on a full-day guided tour from Hobart that takes you through historic Richmond, on a walk to the Wineglass Bay Lookout, and to the secluded bays of Honeymoon 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.

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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.

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!

Take a bus 270 meters above sea level to the summit of kunanyi/Mount Wellington and see unsurpassed views of Southern Tasmania. Enjoy the surrounding nature as you make your own way back to Hobart.

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.

• 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.

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

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.

Cradle Mountain & Wineglass Bay in just 2 days—Tasmania’s best sights, hikes, and wildlife in one trip! This fast-paced yet well balanced tour takes you from Hobart to Cradle Mountain, Launceston, Wineglass Bay, and back, showcasing two of Tasmania’s most iconic national parks. Walk around Dove Lake, spot wombats in the wild, hike (or stroll) to the famous Wineglass Bay lookout, swim at Honeymoon Bay, and taste fresh seafood at Freycinet Marine Farm. Whether you're up for a big adventure or prefer a more relaxed pace, there’s something for everyone. With expert local guides, comfortable transport, and plenty of time to explore, this 2-day/1-night adventure is perfect for travellers who want to experience Tasmania’s natural wonders without the rush.

• 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.

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

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.

We will pick you up from your cruise ship which is docked in Macquarie Wharf Hobart at 9.00am and have you back by 3.30pm (Time will vary depending on ship arrival and departure times). We will drive one & half hours to historic Port Arthur site enjoying the beautiful scenery along the way where you will have up to 2.5 hours to explore with our guide. Upon leaving Port Arthur Historic Site and time permitting we will stop at the Lavender Farm & Tasmanian Chocolate Foundry. There will be a lunch stop at Port Arthur Historic Site Cafe, but costs are excluded from this tour. We will drop you back to your cruise ship in Macquarie Wharf in Hobart.

• 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.

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.

Discover the world-class beaches, national parks, rugged coastline, and native wildlife of Bruny Island on a day trip from Hobart. Taste the finest local produce from the ocean and the land.

Join this two day tour and experience what it feels like to be a Tasmanian! Culture, lifestyle, adventure, nature, produce, and wildlife is on the menu. If you're here for a short time and want to cover as much as you can without feeling rushed, then this tour covers everything you need to do whilst you're in Hobart at an affordable price. This tour includes Salamanca Market (Saturday Only) to ensure you tick that off the bucket list. Up close and personal with all the Australian unique wildlife including Kangaroos, Tasmanian Devils, Wombats, Koalas and many more. Mt Wellington 1272m above Hobart, City highlights, Richmond historical village which is rich in convict history and exploring majestic Bruny Island in all its elements, while sampling award winning produce. This tour ticks so many boxes that there's not many more left to tick when visiting Hobart!

• 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 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 Tasmanian Devil Conservation Park.

Visit Bonorong and learn about the conservation of Tasmania's wildlife, feed free-roaming kangaroos, and see some of Australia's favorites such as wombats and Tasmanian devils.

When you take a tour of LARK Distillery you will wander through meticulously restored historical buildings and explore our working whisky village - the iconic home of Australia’s No. 1 Luxury Single Malt Whisky Distillery. On this fun and informative whisky adventure, you will dive a little deeper into the art and science of whisky and discover some of the secrets to making truly great single malt whisky. While visiting our site you will hear stories about what makes our process unique, some of the people that have made LARK what it is today, and about the unique island of Tasmania that has made it all possible.

• 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.

Take a full-day tour and spend a day on the Tasman Peninsula, incorporating a return guided bus tour from Hobart.

Embark on a spectacular mountain adventure on this small-group bike tour. This easy-riding guided ride descends from the summit of Mt Wellington and meanders through subalpine & temperate rainforest.

Enjoy the comforts of our luxury Mercedes vehicles. Unlike others we include a chef-prepared lunch in our tour price. There are no hidden extra costs. We stop at 4 cellar doors and vary the cellar doors weekly. We also take requests. Our small group tours maximize interaction within the group and with the cellar doors. We are not just visitors to each stop - we are welcomed as friends. Our tours are relaxed, comfortable & easy-going and it doesn't matter if you have never tried a wine or if you are looking to stock you cellar with something unique - we try to ensure everyone enjoys our tour.

• Explore Tasmania’s wonders on this guided tour that combines meeting the Tassie Devils, enjoying small hikes, and a tour of a UNESCO World Heritage Site with round-trip transfers. • Climb 300-meter clifftops for the most majestic views off the coast and visit Pirates Bay, Waterfall Bay, Tasman Arch and, the famous Devil’s Kitchen. • Head to the Tasmanian Devils Unzoo to get up close with the Tassie Devils, feed wallabies, and watch a Birds of the Bush show. • Uncover chilling Tasmanian convict life at Port Arthur's impeccably preserved ruins and take a complimentary cruise around the Isle of the Dead. • Make one last stop at the historic village of Richmond and explore quaint buildings, lolly shops, and Australia's oldest bridge, Richmond Bridge, which is still in use.

The award-winning wilderness cruise is the best way to get acquainted with the island, its stunning nature and diverse wildlife.

Explore the rich history of the Port Arthur Historic Site, gaze in awe at the spectacular scenery of the Tasman Peninsula, and taste exquisite hand-forged chocolates and lavender-based produce.

Bruny Island is one of Tasmania's most extraordinary places. Ben Andrews has spent a lifetime on Bruny Island. He knows its backroads, its wildlife, its locals, and its hidden corners. Your day begins with a pickup from your Hobart accommodation, heading south along the old coastal road before crossing the D'Entrecasteaux Channel by ferry to Bruny Island. A coastal morning tea of freshly shucked oysters, artisan cheese, local bread, and fresh apples sets the tone for a day. Stops include The Neck - Bruny's iconic lookout with views across Adventure Bay, followed by a relaxed vineyard lunch at the island's only family-run winery. After lunch, choose your afternoon activity: tour the historic Cape Bruny Lighthouse (built 1834), explore the Inala Nature Reserve and Gondwanan Jurassic Garden, or visit the Hiba private garden and Bruny Island Chocolate Company. Ben's 4WD access opens up hidden corners that group tours simply cannot reach.

• Set out on a 90-minute Cape Raoul wilderness cruise, complete with live commentary from expert onboard guides.
• Get close to towering sea cliffs, caves, and ancient dolerite columns while spotting seals, albatrosses, and sea eagles in their natural habitat.
• Sail past iconic landmarks including Point Puer, Isle of the Dead, Safety Cove, and the sweeping dunes of Crescent Bay.
• Tailor your adventure with flexible options. Choose the cruise only, add Port Arthur Historic Site entry, or include Hobart transfers.
• Travel in all weather on these iconic yellow boats, designed for comfort and stability, with free parking and amenities at Port Arthur.

Depart from Hobart and visit the historic Port Arthur site at your own pace with this round trip transfer service and enjoy full access to Port Arthur Historic Site.

Take this opportunity to visit iconic Mt Wellington, where the views on a clear day are simply stunning. On this fully escorted tour, pass through various eco systems and experience the harsh alpine environment of the mountain.