Hobart & Bruny Island: 2-Day Wildlife & Markets Tour

Two days to see what Tasmanians actually do: markets, wildlife, and an island that changes how you think about Australia

You visit Mount Wellington, Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary, Richmond Village, and Salamanca Market on day one. Day two takes you across to Bruny Island for rainforest walks, Cape Bruny Lighthouse, and tastings of local honey, cheese, and oysters. Hotel pickup, a local guide, all entry fees, the national parks pass, and lunch are included, so you show up and the logistics are already handled.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1: Hobart city and wildlife highlights

• Visit Mount Wellington for views
• Explore Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary
• Tour Richmond historical village
• Browse Salamanca Market stalls
• Sample local Wicked Cheese

Day 2: Bruny Island nature and produce tour

• View Bruny Island lookout
• Swim or coffee at Adventure Bay
• Walk in temperate rain forest
• Buy sweets for the day
• Lunch at Hotel Bruny pub
• Explore Cape Bruny Lighthouse
• Sample honey at The Honey Pot
• Taste cheese at Bruny Island Cheese
• Enjoy fresh oysters

The experience

What if you could pack Hobart's best parts into 48 hours without feeling like you're ticking boxes? The tour starts with Mount Wellington at 1272 metres above the city. The kind of view that makes you understand why people stay here. From there, the day moves to Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary, where you're standing a few metres from Tasmanian Devils, wombats, and koalas in an animal rescue space that doesn't feel like a zoo. The guide walks you through it all, and the entry fee is already covered, so there's no second transaction at the gate.

Day one also includes Richmond Village, which sits about 25 kilometres north of Hobart and has the oldest bridge in Australia plus convict-era buildings that actually tell a story instead of just looking old. If you're going on a Saturday, Salamanca Market is on the itinerary. It's Tasmania's number one tourist draw, and the difference between wandering it alone and arriving with a guide who knows the stall owners is the difference between being a tourist and being someone who understands the place. You get coffee, breakfast, and the kind of unhurried morning locals have.

Day two is Bruny Island, which is its own thing entirely. The tour includes a 20-minute rainforest walk where the air actually smells different, a stop at Cape Bruny Lighthouse (the second oldest original tower in Australia, and the parks pass is included), and time at Adventure Bay for a swim or a coffee depending on how you feel. Lunch happens at the Hotel Bruny pub in Alonnah, and then there's the produce tasting: honey from 1000 hives on the island, cheese from the Bruny Island Cheese Company, and oysters that taste like they were pulled that morning. The 360-degree lookout at the top of Bruny gives you views of the Tasman Sea, the peninsula, and back to Mount Wellington all at once.

Hotel pickup is within 5 kilometres of Hobart's centre, and the minibus is air-conditioned. The tour runs most weather, though if Mount Wellington gets cloud or snow, the route swaps to Rosny Lookout or Mount Nelson instead. Kids as young as four can come, and the pace is built so you're not rushed. It's two full days, not a sprint.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off within 5km of Hobart CBD.
• local professional guide.
• transport by air-conditioned minibus.
• entry to Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary.
• national parks pass for Cape Bruny Lighthouse.
• lunch at Hotel Bruny pub.
• produce tastings including honey, cheese, and oysters.
• Salamanca Market visit (Saturdays only).
• all taxes, fees and handling charges.

Before you book

Days and timesNext departure: 14 May 2027

Book up to2h before

GroupUp to 20

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 12 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyPublic transport nearby

Operated by Tassie Tours Tasmania

Is this one for you?Book this if you're in Hobart for just two days and want to see the wildlife, the markets, and the island without arranging transport, entry passes, or figuring out which stops fit into an afternoon: the fixed itinerary and included guide handle all of that.

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Top questions

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

Is Salamanca Market included every day?

No, Salamanca Market is only included on Saturdays. The tour runs other days, but that stop is Saturday-only.

What's the age requirement for children?

Children must be at least 4 years old and accompanied by an adult. Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller.

Does the tour include lunch?

Yes. Lunch is at the Hotel Bruny pub in Alonnah on day two. Produce tastings (honey, cheese, oysters) are also part of the itinerary.

What happens if Mount Wellington is cloudy?

If weather closes Mount Wellington, the tour substitutes Rosny Lookout or Mount Nelson for the same panoramic views of Hobart.

Is hotel pickup included?

Yes, pickup and drop-off are included within 5 kilometres of Hobart's CBD.

What entry fees are covered?

Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary entry, the national parks pass (needed for Cape Bruny Lighthouse), and all taxes and fees are included in the price.

How far is Bruny Island from Hobart?

Bruny Island is reached by a short ferry crossing from the mainland. The tour includes transport by air-conditioned minibus to and from the ferry.

Can I do just one day instead of two?

This is a two-day tour. Day one covers Hobart highlights. Day two is the full Bruny Island experience.