Greater Hobart tours, things to do and tickets

Experience our fully inclusive locally operated Bruny Island Tour, and discover the best Bruny Island Sightseeing, Produce & Lighthouse Tour from Hobart, including a delicious sit down lunch. You’ll sample local mouth-watering produce;  Cheese, fresh oysters with wood oven sourdough for a rustic picnic morning snack on the beach. Sample tasty chocolates, fudges, and honey also. See White Wallaby in the wild, enjoy the Historic Cape Bruny Lighthouse, the only operator with exclusive access to the Lighthouse. You will be able to enjoy a small group tour with our lighthouse expert. Explore the Neck Wildlife Reserve and Truganini Lookout. Our knowledgeable Bruny tour guides will show you the best vantage points and mesmerise you with stories from the past. Skip the queues with our pre-booked tour schedules. Lunch is ordered from our collaborative menu including seafood dishes, Tassie lamb, and more yummy items. All foods, ferry trips and lighthouse tour are included. Operating since 2012.

Embark on a full day guided tour of Bruny Island! Savour a scrumptious lunch, join the Cape Bruny Lighthouse Tour, spot wildlife in the wild, and climb Neck Lookout. Thrills and adventure guaranteed!

kunanyi/Mt Wellington Explorer Bus is the official shuttle bus for kunanyi / Mount Wellington. Join us as we travel 1270 metres above sea level to experience spectacular views over Hobart and southern Tasmania. The 2-hr return tour includes 30 minutes to take in the views from the lookouts and observation shelter at the summit. Buses depart daily from Hobart’s waterfront.

OR, if you’re looking for a little more adventure, you have the option to hop-on and hop-off at 5 Wellington Park bus stops where you’ll find a variety of alpine walking tracks to explore. Enjoy kunanyi / Mount Wellington at your own pace, then hop-on a later bus to return to Hobart.

kunanyi/Mt Wellington Explorer Bus is the only tour company with exclusive access to kunanyi / Mount Wellington when Pinnacle Road is closed due to snow.

Tour includes informative local guide commentary and a complimentary bushwalking map. Bus pass valid all day.

Buses are wheelchair accessible and can carry mountain bikes.

Taste your way across Bruny Island visiting some of our renowned artisan producers on an all inclusive adventure whilst discovering the spectacular scenery and cultural heritage of Tasmania's favourite island.
Be prepared for a delicious day out where you will enjoy award winning cheeses, premium wines and beer, freshly shucked oysters, handcrafted fudge and mead, local honey and a delicious lunch at Pennicott's beachside restaurant with sweeping views of Adventure Bay. Have time to appreciate the island’s stunning scenery during stops at historic Two Tree Point in Adventure Bay, Mavista rainforest, the Bruny Island Neck and white-sand beaches. Discover expansive private English and native gardens overlooking Adventure Bay before you taste fudge in the tranquil surrounds.

A perfect mix of Nature and produce.
Explore the beaches, national parks, rugged coastline, native wildlife and award winning local produce of Bruny Island on this full-day, guided tour from Hobart. This is active tour but of an easy to moderate level. Explore the island in a way it should be, out in nature. This tour includes transport by an air-conditioned minivan and round-trip ferry transfers.

Award winning day tour of Maria Island National Park to view seals, dolphins, wombats, kangaroos, eagles, wallabies, albatross and whales (during migration), famous geology and UNESCO convict history. Your tour will depart from Triabunna (approximately 1-hour and 15-minutes from Hobart). Includes a 4-hour scenic cruise of Maria Island with a 2-hour stay on the island. Lunch is provided with your tour as a beautiful selection of salad bowls from our cafe. Lunch will be enjoyed on the boat at anchor in a secluded bay. Local wines (Darlington Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc) and Tasmanian premium lager are also provided during lunch. A single serve is complimentary with your tour. Additional alcoholic drinks are $6 per serve. Cakes, water, tea, coffee, orange juice, soda water and soft drinks are also provided complimentary. 

Join a wilderness cruise along Bruny Island's rugged coastline in search of regional wildlife. Explore the island after the cruise.

Explore scenic Bruny Island on a day tour from Hobart, visiting artisan producers on a gourmet adventure whilst taking in the spectacular scenery of Tasmania’s favourite island.

Summit Mt.Wellington before enjoying a scenic drive along the Derwent River to Mt. Field National Park. Visit Tasmanian Devils at Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary and end the day strolling the historic streets of Richmond.

Inclusions:

Hotel pickup/drop off

Small group

Local Guide

Nestled between river and mountain, Hobart has one of the most picturesque harbours in the world. Join this 2.5-hour city paddle and go behind the scenes of this vibrant, working waterfront to discover the true heart of Hobart.

Glide past prestigious homes perched along the edge of Hobart’s oldest suburb, marvel at Hobart’s wooden tall sailing ships, keep an eye out for Sammy the resident seal, hope for a pod of dolphins, peer through crystal-clear water at native sea stars, perhaps get up close and personal with a giant cruise ship, and take photos of Hobart from a rarely seen perspective.

Your expert guides will share paddling tips and information about the region throughout your adventure.

Explore the Tasman Peninsula from both land and sea on a full-day excursion from Hobart. See the Tasman Peninsula from the water on a three-hour wilderness cruise, enjoy an included lunch before your tour continues to Port Arthur Historic Site. Gain invaluable insights from your interpretive guides on this Tasman Peninsula day tour, which includes morning tea and lunch.

Enjoy a day trip from Hobart to explore Tasmania’s wildlife. Explore Mt. Field National Park, summit Mt Wellington, stroll the quaint streets of Richmond and meet Tasmanian Devils at Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary.

Hobart Historic Cruises organises and operates the Derwent River harbour cruise tour, providing quality service to both global tourism and participating delegates.

We have highly experienced crew members and also provide a boat charter service on our vessel ‘Spirit of Hobart’.

The company, which has been running the Derwent River harbour cruise tour for more than 30 years, has an excellent track record.

 We provide a first class service at affordable prices, which are highly competitive.

Red Decker is the Official Sightseeing Tour of Hobart. Hop-on and explore Hobart at your own pace. Tickets are valid for 24 or 48 hours. Experience stunning 360 degree views of Hobart's sights and attractions from the top deck of our open-top double-decker buses. Stay onboard for the full 90 minute tour or hop-on, hop-off at any of the 20 convenient stops around the city including Salamanca Place, Battery Point, Wrest Point Casino, Cascade Brewery and the Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens.

Professional, informative commentary is available in 8 languages: English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin, Spanish.
Wheelchair accessible.

All our tours focus on small group tours to maximize interaction within the group and with each of the people we meet at each stop. We are not just visitors to each stop - we are ambassadors for our local produce. To provide a fresh & unique experience we change our itineraries weekly. 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.

Discover Tasmania’s Bruny Island on this full-day tour from Hobart. Feel the awesome power of the Southern Ocean on a three-hour coastal wilderness cruise around the island, where you’ll see pristine beaches, remote coastlines and wildlife in its natural habitat. Experience a rush of adrenaline as the custom-built eco-cruiser travels along sheer cliff faces, exploring deep-sea caves. Plus, enjoy morning tea and lunch on the island.

Journey 1270 meters above sea level to the summit of kunanyi/Mt. Wellington, experience spectacular views over Hobart and beyond. Complete the 2-hour return tour including 30 minutes to explore the summit, or hop-on and hop-off along the way.

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.

Full day, small group tour experience from Hobart to Wineglass Bay via the Historic Townships of Richmond & Buckland to Freycinet National Park. Walk to Wineglass Bay lookout for spectacular views and meet the local wildlife. This tour is not just about the scenery. Indulge in an array of local seafood, wood fired pizza and wine at one of Tasmania’s East Coast's finest wineries and spoil yourself with homemade berry ice cream, sweets and chocolates at Kate's Berry Farm. Hear intriguing stories of Tasmania’s convict beginnings and antics of the early settlers. Travel through the seaside towns of Orford, Swansea and Coles Bay taking in amazing coastal views. Explore Tasmania’s oldest National Park & discover stunning beaches, sheltered coves & amazing rock formations. Your friendly guide will assist you throughout the tour to ensure your day is a memorable one!

Join a day trip to explore the wilderness of Bruny Island. Includes return transfer, ferry crossing, cruise, island sightseeing, morning tea, and lunch.