Mt Wellington & Bonorong Wildlife Tour: Tasmanian Devils & Wine

Stand at Tasmania's summit, then face a Tasmanian Devil across a fence

A full-day guided tour of Tasmania combining three stops: Mt Wellington's summit views, Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary where you encounter Tasmanian Devils and kangaroos, and a wine tasting with local cheeses in Coal Valley. The tour departs at 9:15 am, includes a live English-speaking guide and hotel pickup, and runs daily with a minimum of two participants.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Mount Wellington20m
2. Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary1h · entry included
3. Richmond Village45m · entry included

Mt Wellington, wildlife, and wine tasting

• View from Mt Wellington summit
• Visit Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary
• Wine tasting with local cheeses

The experience

The day starts at Mt Wellington, one of Tasmania's highest mountains, where the summit opens onto views across southern Tasmania. From there the tour moves to Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary, a stop built around close encounters with animals found nowhere else: Tasmanian Devils, kangaroos, and other species native to the state. The final leg takes you to Coal Valley for a wine tasting paired with regional cheeses, a quieter moment after the morning's wildlife and altitude.

Your guide is a live English speaker who travels with the group throughout the day. Hotel pickup is included, so the logistics of getting to Mt Wellington and the sanctuary are arranged. You meet the guide at your accommodation and return there by 3:30 pm. The tour operates on a fixed schedule daily, which is what holds all three stops inside a single afternoon without gaps or waiting for other groups to move.

Bonorong is the centerpiece for most visitors: the chance to stand near a Tasmanian Devil and watch kangaroos without planning a separate wildlife visit or renting a car. The sanctuary is built around close viewing, not observation from a distance, and the guide's knowledge of the animals and the region shapes what you notice. Richmond Village sits between the sanctuary and the wine tasting, a historical stop that anchors the route geographically.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and return.
• a live English-speaking guide for the full day.
• entry to Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary.
• wine and local cheeses at Nocton Vineyard in Coal Valley.
• visits to Mt Wellington summit and Richmond Village.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 09:00

Book up to3h before

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Under 18: can't be booked

GroupUp to 30

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 38 pickup points.

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 8 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Apple Isle Wine Tours

Is this one for you?Small groups keep the sanctuary experience unhurried: the tour requires a minimum of two participants, so you are never in a crowd of thirty at the wildlife enclosures. Book this one if you want the Tasmanian Devil encounter and the wine tasting on the same day without renting a car or building an itinerary yourself.

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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.

What animals will I actually see at Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary?

Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary holds Tasmanian Devils, the state's most famous animal, along with kangaroos and other species unique to Tasmania. The tour is built around close encounters with these animals, not viewing them from a distance.

Does the tour include lunch, or should I eat before the wine tasting?

The tour includes wine and cheese in Coal Valley at the end of the day, but does not include a full meal. You may want to eat breakfast or bring a light snack before the 9:15 am departure.

How high is Mt Wellington, and what's the walk like at the summit?

Mt Wellington is one of Tasmania's highest mountains. The tour takes you to the summit for views across southern Tasmania. The operator notes the tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels and is wheelchair accessible, so the summit stop does not require strenuous hiking.

What time does the tour return, and can I arrange pickup from a different location?

The tour returns at 3:30 pm. Hotel pickup is included, so the guide collects you from your accommodation in the morning and returns you there at the end of the day.

Is there a minimum age for the wine tasting?

Yes, the tour has a minimum age of 18 years old, which applies to the wine tasting component in Coal Valley.