Hobart Shore Excursion: Mt. Wellington, Richmond & Wildlife

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Duration5h–6h

GroupUp to 20

LanguagesEN

PickupAt your hotel

Drive to a summit, walk through farmland and meet Tasmanian wildlife in a single afternoon

This five- to six-hour shore excursion departs Hobart and covers four distinct stops: Mt. Wellington (reached by car), Richmond village in Tasmania's wine region, Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary, and Hobart's city streets. A local guide drives the route, provides commentary on landmarks and their history, and the itinerary is flexible. Hotel pickup is included.

5h–6h

Step-by-step itinerary

Hobart city, Mt. Wellington, Richmond, wildlife

Explore Hobart city streets
Drive to summit Mt. Wellington
Take panoramic pictures at Mt. Wellington
Visit Richmond town and local produce
Tour Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary

The Experience

The tour starts in Hobart's city center, where your guide points out landmarks and explains their origins before driving south toward Mt. Wellington. The drive up the mountain takes you to the summit for views across the city and the Derwent River; the vantage point is reached by car, so there's no hiking required. From there, the route heads inland through Tasmania's farmland and cool-climate wine region toward Richmond, a small historic town where you can stop to walk around, browse local shops and try Tasmanian specialties like scallop pies.

Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary is the final major stop. The sanctuary is run as a social enterprise and houses Tasmanian wildlife—the animals you'll see depend on the day and the season, but the sanctuary focuses on native species. Your guide will provide context about the animals and the sanctuary's work. The whole route is designed to fit within the port call window, and the guide can adjust the pace and time spent at each stop if needed.

Pickup is included from your hotel or accommodation in Hobart. The group stays small, and a single guide leads the entire tour. If you're arriving by ship and have a few hours before departure, this excursion covers the main attractions without requiring you to arrange separate transport or entry tickets to each site.

What’s included

Local guide throughout the tour.
hotel or accommodation pickup in Hobart.
flexible itinerary adjusted by your guide.
small group size.

Good to know

Easy physical levelInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by iWander Tasmania

Is this one for you?The five- to six-hour duration means you're in a vehicle or walking at a moderate pace for most of the afternoon—this suits a cruise passenger or someone with a free afternoon, not a half-day window. The route covers four distinct stops without requiring you to book separate transport or entry tickets, which is what makes it work as a single excursion.