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Mt Wellington, Mt Field & Bonorong: Small Group Day Trip

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Duration9h

GroupUp to 20

LanguagesEN

PickupAt your hotel

Walk ancient forests see Tasmanian devils taste scallop pies in Richmond

You’ll ride up windy Kunanyi for wild views over Hobart, walk beneath ancient trees at Mt Field National Park, meet Tasmanian devils at Bonorong Sanctuary, and end your day tasting scallop pies in historic Richmond village. It’s a mix of raw nature and small-town warmth that stays with you long after you leave.

Step-by-step itinerary

Summit Mt. Wellington by drive
Drive along Derwent River to Mt. Field
Explore Mt. Field National Park
Visit Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary
Stroll historic streets of Richmond

The Experience

The morning started off with me realizing I’d left my rain jacket at the hotel — classic. Our guide, Nick, just grinned and handed me a spare from the back of the van. He said weather on Kunanyi (Mt Wellington) does what it wants anyway. And he was right. Up there, the wind whipped so hard it almost stole my hat, but the view over Hobart and the river felt like standing at the edge of something old and wild. I kept thinking about how locals call it Kunanyi, not just Mt Wellington — Nick explained that’s from the Palawa Kani language. I liked that he cared enough to say it right.

Driving along the Derwent River toward Mt Field, everything turned green and damp-smelling — like moss and wet bark. There was this moment walking to Russell Falls where sunlight hit the ferns and made them look almost electric. We stopped for a bit just to listen to water hitting rocks (and honestly to catch our breath). A couple from Sydney joked about leeches, but all we saw were wallabies darting through undergrowth. It’s funny how quiet a forest can get when you stop talking.

I didn’t expect Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary to hit me in the feels, but seeing those Tasmanian devils up close — they’re scrappy little things — kind of did. The staff are super passionate; you can tell by how they talk about each animal’s rescue story. Feeding kangaroos was messier than I thought (my hands smelled like hay for hours), but whatever, worth it.

Richmond was our last stop — tiny stone bridge, old bakery smell drifting out into the street. Nick insisted we try scallop pies (“it’s a thing here!”), so we did. Hot curry sauce inside, flaky pastry outside; I nearly burned my tongue because I couldn’t wait. We wandered past antique shops and people waved from porches like they knew us already. That warmth sticks with you longer than any photo.

What’s included

Your day includes selected hotel pickup and drop-off in Hobart, air-conditioned transport with a small group vibe, entry fees for both Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary and Russell Falls at Mt Field National Park—all guided by someone who knows their Tassie history (and where to find good pie).

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyInfant seats availablePublic transport nearby

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