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Port Arthur, Richmond & Tasman Peninsula Active Day Tour
Tour itineraries are fast paced and active designed to fit in as much as possible into the day, including hiking, sightseeing, and many stops along the way. We do offer shorter walking options for our guests wanting an easier day out. Highlights • Visit Port Arthur Historic Site (4 hours) • Photograph spectacular views from the Waterfall Bay Cliff Top Walk (easy grade 2km) • See the Tasman National Park highlights – Devils Kitchen & Tasman Arch • Enjoy the stories from Pirates Bay Lookout, Eaglehawk Neck & The “Dogline” • Visit historic Richmond Village
Bonorong Wildlife Park and Richmond Afternoon Tour from Hobart
Explore Richmond village and meet the Tasmanian Devil when you join this popular tour for a wonderful afternoon of history and wildlife.
Hastings Caves, Tahune and Huon Valley Full Day Tour from Hobart
This day adventure takes you deep into the south of Tasmania to explore this stunning region's highlights. We drive through the historic riverside village of Franklin which still honours the traditional craft of building wooden boats. Then it's time to head to the Far South: HASTINGS CAVES & THERMAL SPRING POOL (cost included) Explore the thermal-spring-fed pool and surrounds. Then step into the largest dolomite cave open to visitors in Australia. See spectacular stalactites, columns, shawls, and stalagmites. Please bring warm clothes as the caves are a chilly 9C. TAHUNE ADVENTURES (cost included) Walk in the treetops on the Tahune airwalk, cross a swinging bridge, see Huon pines, and relish the views of the surrounding forest on this two-hour forest adventure. LUNCH AT THE KERMANDIE HOTEL (cost excluded) Enjoy a delicious lunch with a view at the Kermandie Hotel, offering charming, comfortable accommodations, great food, a fully restored bar, and its own marina.
Full-Day Port Arthur Historic Site Tour and Admission Ticket
Spend the day exploring the UNESCO World-heritage listed Port Arthur Historic Site. The timing of our bus means you'll have nearly 7 hours to explore the Port Arthur Historic Site at your leisure. Your site entry ticket includes a guided introductory walking tour and a harbour cruise, as well as entry into the site's many historic buildings.
The Peppermint Bay Lunch Cruise from Hobart
Take a 5-hour lunch cruise on the River Derwent from Hobart. As you enter the d’Entrecasteaux Channel, dolphins will guide you into the pristine waters of Peppermint Bay. Overlooking the picturesque Bruny Island, a stop at the Peppermint Bay hotel boasts the perfect setting to enjoy your delicious lunch on the waters edge.
Ile Des Phoques and Maria Island Cruise and Walk Day Tour with Lunch
Join our team to visit the most remarkable places in Tasmania, if not the World! Our expert team of marine scientists have been the only cruise to Ile Des Phoques and Maria Island for 16 years. Your cruise to the Ile Des Phoques (Island Of Seals) will capture the stunning views of Maria Island, including famous landmarks such as the Painted Cliffs and Fossil Cliffs, spring-fed waterfalls, limestone sea caves, cliff-top stalactites, Bishop & Clerk mountain range and the stunning granite cliffs of Maria Island's east coast. Award winning and only cruise and day tour of Ile Des Phoques and Maria Island National Park since 2006 to view seals, dolphins, wombats, kangaroos, eagles, wallabies, albatross and whales (during migration), famous geology and UNESCO convict history. Your tour will depart from Triabunna (approximately 1-hour and 15-minutes from Hobart). Includes a 4-hour scenic cruise of Maria Island with a 2-hour stay on the island.
kunanyi/Mt Wellington Tour & Hobart Hop-On Hop-Off Bus
This combined ticket gives you access to two of Hobart’s most iconic sightseeing tours – kunanyi/Mt Wellington Explorer Bus and Red Decker City Loop Tour! Starting with the kunanyi/Mt Wellington Explorer Bus, you'll travel 1270 metres above sea level, experience spectacular views over Hobart and beyond. The 2-hour return trip includes 30-minutes to explore the summit of kunanyi / Mount Wellington. If you’re looking for a little more adventure, you also have the option to hop-on and hop-off at multiple bus stops where you’ll find a wide range of bushwalking tracks to explore. Return to the city and join the official sightseeing tour of Hobart. Hop-on and experience stunning 360 degree views of Hobart from the top deck of our open-top double-decker buses. Stay onboard to complete the full 90 minute tour or hop-on, hop-off at any of the 20 convenient stops around the city. Includes a kunanyi/Mt Wellington Explorer Pass (valid all day) and a 48hr Hop-On Hop-Off City Loop Ticket.
Port Arthur and Tassie Devils Active Day Tour from Hobart
Celebrate unique Tasmania, in this fast-paced, action packed tour day, combining Tassie Devils, history and coastal scenery. Discover the fascinating convict history at Port Arthur Historic Site, deemed an inescapable prison. Explore the spectacular scenery of the Tasman National Park along the Waterfall Bay clifftop walk, experience a Tassie Devil feeding and a visit to Richmond historic village. Highlights • Visit Port Arthur Historic Site • Explore the Tasmanian Devil Unzoo • Experience the ferocious action of a Tasmanian Devil feeding • Photograph spectacular views from the Waterfall Bay Cliff Top Walk (easy grade 2km) • See the Tasman National Park highlights – Devils Kitchen & Tasman Arch • Enjoy the stories from Pirates Bay Lookout, Eaglehawk Neck & The “Dogline” • Visit historic Richmond Village
Wineglass Bay and Freycinet National Park Active Day Trip from Hobart
Walk to the Wineglass Bay lookout to see one of the “World’s Top 10 beaches!” Join us for this action-packed huge day out exploring the very best of Tasmania’s East Coast. We enjoy a variety of short walks, National Park coastal scenery & delicious local food opportunities along the way (local oysters, Pizza, ice-creams) Highlights • Explore Freycinet National Park (4+ hours) • Walk to the spectacular Wineglass Bay Lookout • Fit, keen hikers can extend the walk to the white sands of Wineglass Bay beach (2.5 hour return activity) • Alternatively, enjoy a more relaxed activity and visit the highlights of Freycinet National Park - Honeymoon Bay & Sleepy Bay • Take in the spectacular 360 degree views on the Cape Tourville Lighthouse Walk • Afternoon break at Devil's Corner Winery site enjoy a glass of wine, fresh seafood, woodfired pizza, tea, coffee or artisan gelato at the end of a glorious day.
Cradle Mountain 2024: Hobart to Cradle Active Day Trip
Looking for the biggest and best day trip out of Hobart? Join our small group road trip across Tasmania and visit one of the worlds most beautiful locations - Dove Lake and Cradle Mountain. Starting early, we offer a safe, fun, efficient full day that is focused just on Cradle Mountain. No extra accommodation required - just a day pack. It is a lovely drive through the heart of Tasmania, passing through charming villages, farmlands, forest, by Mountains, around lakes and over rivers. you will see so much of Tasmania in one day, with just the right amount of commentary along the way, not too much, and plenty of time to chill. We will also guide you inside Cradle Mountain NP to make the most of our time there - up to 5 hours, a really good amount of time to explore, hike, climb, walk, photograph, sit, breathe, enjoy. We start early (6am) and return to Hobart at 9pm. Contact Sam at Derwent Experience direct for possible other dates and specials for booking more than one person.
Attractions in Hobart
- Bruny Island
- Port Arthur
- Richmond Village
- Mt. Wellington (Kunanyi)
- Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary
- Russell Falls
- Cape Bruny Lighthouse
- Cascade Brewery
- Mount Field National Park
- Hobart Salamanca Market
- Museum of Old and New Art (Mona)
- Hobart Convict Penitentiary
- Cascades Female Factory Historic Site
- South Bruny National Park
- Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens
- Tahune Forest AirWalk
- Tasmanian Devil Unzoo (Taranna Wildlife Park)
- Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery
- Mawson's Hut Replica Museum
- Battery Point
- Maritime Museum of Tasmania
- Tasman Bridge
- Lake St. Clair
- Constitution Dock
- Queens Domain
- Richmond Gaol
- St. David's Cathedral
- Convict Trail
- Moorilla Winery
- Lark Distillery
- Sullivan's Cove
- Macquarie Wharf Cruise Ship Terminal (Hobart Cruise Port)
- South Hobart
- River Derwent
- Huon Valley
- Port Arthur Penitentiary
- Hobart Sandy Bay
- Zoodoo Wildlife Park
- North Hobart
- St. George's Anglican Church
- Tinderbox Marine Reserve
- Hobart Runnymede
- Bruny Island Berry Farm
- Hummock
- Parliament House