Things to do in Hobart
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Bruny Island Day Tour: Lighthouse, Tastings & National Park★ 4.83 (3,179) · 10h
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Hobart: Mount Wellington Summit Bus & Alpine Walks★ 4.88 (1,385) · 2h 30m
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Bruny Island Full-Day Tour: Beaches, Rainforest & Lighthouse★ 4.84 (1,468) · 10h
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Bruny Island tasting tour: Cheese, oysters, wine from Hobart★ 4.81 (832) · 9h 45mAU$ 290View ›
Mt Wellington, Mt Field & Bonorong: Small Group Day Trip★ 4.87 (795) · 9hAU$ 189View ›
Port Arthur & Richmond: Full-Day Tour with Harbour Cruise★ 4.73 (681) · 9hAU$ 180View ›
Maria Island: Wildlife Cruise & Guided Walk with Lunch★ 4.99 (637) · 8hAU$ 295View ›
Hobart: Derwent River Harbour Cruise with Dinner & Commentary★ 4.54 (620) · 1hAU$ 35View ›
Wineglass Bay & Freycinet: Day Trip from Hobart with Winery Stop★ 4.83 (533) · 10h 30mAU$ 175View ›
Bruny Island: Wilderness Cruise Day Trip & Lunch from Hobart★ 4.84 (531) · 9h 30mAU$ 290View ›Top rated (10)
Hobart: Mt Wellington Summit Bike Descent & Rainforest RideYou’ll start high above Hobart with a breezy Mt Wellington summit bike descent before pausing for coffee at Lost Freight Cafe. Then coast through lush rainforest trails with your local guide pointing out wildlife and history along gentle dirt tracks. Expect fresh mountain air, some laughs over pastries, and moments you’ll keep replaying long after you’re home.
Tasmania 4-Day Loop: Cradle Mountain, Bay of Fires & Wineglass BayYou spend four days in a small group looping Tasmania from Hobart, staying in comfortable cabins and lodges rather than hostels. You hike Cradle Mountain spotting wombats, walk the Bay of Fires beaches between orange-lichen boulders, watch Tasmanian Devils feed at a sanctuary, and climb to Wineglass Bay on the final day. Accommodation, meals, park entry, wildlife sanctuary entry and transport are all included; you just show up at pickup.Is it for me?Right for anyone wanting to see Tasmania's main landscapes and wildlife in one trip without arranging separate transport, park tickets and accommodation — the fixed itinerary and small group size mean you move through four distinct regions in four days without the logistics falling on you.
Hobart: Tasmanian Seafood & Diving Experience on CatamaranYou board a luxury catamaran in Hobart and cruise to Bruny Island's remote bays while divers harvest live lobster, abalone, sea urchins and periwinkles, which are prepared and served to you on deck within minutes. Tasmanian wine, beer, cheese and fresh-baked cake are included. The tour requires a minimum of four adults and operates year-round on the catamaran Cuttlefish.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see where your seafood comes from and eat it the same day, without arranging a private boat or learning to dive yourself — the catamaran, the divers and the cook station do all the work, and the small group size means you're never crowded.
Hobart Wine Tour: 4 Cellar Doors & Chef Lunch in MercedesYou visit four cellar doors across Hobart's three wine valleys in a small group, with a chef-prepared lunch and cheese tasting included in the price. A driver handles the route in a luxury vehicle, so you taste without worrying about driving, and you can request favourite vineyards to be added to the itinerary. The whole day costs what's quoted — no hidden fees.Is it for me?Book this if you want a full wine valley day without arranging transport, picking wineries, or worrying about driving after tastings — the fixed route and included lunch mean you show up and the day unfolds without decisions.
Hobart wine tours: 4 vineyards, wine education includedA 7- to 8-hour guided wine tour from Hobart visiting 4 vineyards across two of Tasmania's main wine regions — Derwent Valley, Coal River Valley and Huon Valley — led by Steliano Cusmiani, a wine educator with 45 years in the Australian wine industry. The tour includes hotel pickup in a 12-seater bus, a 14-page wine evaluation guide to help you understand what you're tasting, cheese board and water at each stop, and a lunch break in Richmond Village. Tastings and lunch are at your own cost so you choose what appeals to you.Is it for me?The guide speaks English and teaches as you taste, so if you want to actually understand what you're drinking instead of just moving through stops, this tour builds that in. You'll need to be 18 or older by law, and the pace is relaxed enough for any fitness level — the work is learning, not walking.
Hobart: Kayak City Tour with Waterfront Lunch & Local GuideYou’ll paddle through Hobart’s working harbor with a local guide, glide past historic homes and tall ships, and eat fresh fish & chips right from your kayak. Expect close-up city views you can’t get on foot, easy conversation, maybe even spotting seals or dolphins if you’re lucky — plus plenty of small moments you’ll remember after you dry off.
Hobart Harbour: Maxi Yacht Sailing & Mt Wellington ViewsYou’ll feel Hobart’s salty breeze as you sail its wide harbour aboard a real maxi yacht—with city views on one side and Mount Wellington looming ahead. Try your hand at winching or steering (if you dare), snack on fresh local treats with tea, watch for dolphins or seals alongside experienced crew, and catch those small moments only found at sea.
Cradle Mountain Day Trip from Hobart & Dove Lake HikesYou’ll set out from Hobart before dawn for a real Tasmanian road trip: breakfast in Deloraine, hikes or gentle walks around Cradle Mountain and Dove Lake with a local guide, wombat spotting if you’re lucky, plus hearty dinner before returning late evening. Expect honest landscapes and small moments you’ll remember longer than you think.
Wineglass Bay Day Trip from Hobart with Hike & Vineyard LunchYou’ll ride up Tasmania’s East Coast with a local guide, stop for coffee in Orford watching for dolphins, then hike up to Wineglass Bay Lookout for sweeping ocean views before relaxing over lunch and wine tasting by the bay. Expect fresh air, good stories, and moments you’ll remember after you leave.
Hobart Sightseeing Cruise: Iron Pot Lighthouse & Betsey IslandA 2.5-hour boat cruise from Hobart down the Derwent River to Iron Pot Lighthouse and Betsey Island, with a local guide and a maximum of 12-14 people per departure. The route passes Mount Wellington, the Shot Tower and Hope Beach, and includes time exploring sea caves and watching for seabirds around Betsey Island. Your guide shares the maritime history—early shipwrecks, settlers and sailors—as the boat moves through Hobart's waterways and into Storm Bay.Is it for me?The tour departs from Franklin Wharf jetty in central Hobart, reachable by public transport, so you don't need a car or hotel pickup to join—book it as a standalone morning or afternoon and move on to the rest of your day. The small group of 12-14 people and the local guide's knowledge of maritime history make it worth choosing over a larger commercial cruise if you want to hear the stories behind the landmarks rather than just see them pass.
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Hobart Historic Walking Tour: Heritage Buildings & Early StoriesA 90-minute walking tour of Hobart led by a local guide who identifies heritage-listed buildings and recounts the stories of early characters and issues that shaped Tasmania's capital. The route covers the city center on foot; small groups keep the pace manageable and the commentary close. Suitable for all fitness levels, and wheelchair accessible throughout.Is it for me?Pick this if you want a guide to handle the storytelling and pacing while you focus on the heritage buildings and history—works for families, solo travelers, and anyone who prefers walking at a conversational pace.
Hobart Battery Point Walking Tour & Convict StoriesYou’ll wander through Hobart’s Battery Point with a local guide who brings convict stories to life. Expect quiet lanes, quirky tales about old pubs and settlers, and real glimpses into colonial streets. You’ll get personal recommendations for what to do next—and maybe catch yourself imagining those voices echoing off sandstone walls.
Port Arthur & Tasman Peninsula: Day Tour with Harbour CruiseYou’ll taste local chocolate, stroll through lavender fields near Port Arthur, stand above wild cliffs at Maingon Bay, and drift across historic waters on a harbour cruise—all in one day trip from Hobart with pickup included. The mix of convict stories and salty air might just stay with you longer than you expect.
Hobart: Cascade Brewery Tour & Beer TastingYou'll walk through Australia's oldest continuously operating brewery in Hobart, learning how Cascade makes its iconic beer from raw ingredients to the glass. The tour includes active production areas (though not always visibly running), several flights of stairs, and moderate-pace walking. You finish with a tasting paddle of four beers. Book only if you're over 18, haven't had alcohol beforehand, and can handle the physical demands.Is it for me?Book this if you're over 18, interested in how beer is actually made, and comfortable with stairs and moderate walking — the zero-alcohol policy and physical demands are what keep the tasting meaningful and the tour real.
Hobart: Kunanyi/Mt Wellington Tour & Cascade GardensYou’ll ride from Hobart into crisp mountain air on kunanyi/Mt Wellington, stand above clouds at the Observatory deck, sip coffee among ferns at The Springs, and pause by haunting convict-era walls at Cascades Female Factory—all with a local guide who knows every twist in the road. It’s more than just scenery; it lingers with you.
Hobart & kunanyi/Mt Wellington: Explorer Bus & City Hop-On Hop-OffYou’ll feel both small and lucky standing on kunanyi/Mt Wellington’s summit, then slip back into Hobart’s rhythm with unlimited hop-on hop-off access. Taste fresh market snacks at Salamanca Place, find quiet corners in the Botanical Gardens, or just let yourself wander — all with easy city transport sorted.
Port Arthur: Full-Day Historic Site Tour & Harbour CruiseYou’ll walk Port Arthur’s weathered grounds with a local guide sharing stories that linger long after you leave. Enjoy nearly seven hours to explore historic ruins, gardens scented with eucalyptus, and a peaceful harbour cruise past Isle of the Dead — all with entry ticket and transport included.
Hobart: Bonorong Wildlife & Richmond Village Afternoon TourYou’ll wander through historic Richmond village with time to explore at your own pace before heading to Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary near Hobart. Feed kangaroos by hand, watch Tasmanian devils at feeding time, and hear stories from passionate local guides. It’s an afternoon that lingers with you long after you’ve left—the kind that makes you pause.
Hobart: Mt Wellington, Salamanca Market & Wildlife Sanctuary TourYou’ll climb kunanyi/Mt Wellington for wild views over Hobart before wandering Salamanca Market’s stalls (Saturdays only), sampling cheese at Wicked Cheese, exploring convict-era Richmond Village for lunch, and meeting kangaroos plus Tasmanian Devils at Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary. Expect real moments: cold mountain air, noisy markets, and muddy shoes by sunset.
Hobart: Mt Wellington, Salamanca Market & Wildlife Sanctuary TourYou’ll ride up kunanyi/Mt Wellington for wild city views, stroll through Salamanca Market’s music and food stalls (if it’s Saturday), taste cheeses in Richmond village, and end your day feeding kangaroos at Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary—with pickup right from your cruise ship or hotel.
