The 15 Best Hobart Tours & Day Trips

Bruny Island Food, Sightseeing, Guided Lighthouse Tour & Lunch - The Neck and Bruny’s two-part shape

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,989 reviews · from $190Our pick

Travel from Hobart to Bruny Island by ferry and minivan with guides such as Jimmy, Dave, Andy and Rick. Taste oysters, warm bread, cheese, honey, fudge and chocolate, enjoy a local lunch, and climb Cape Bruny Lighthouse for wide ocean views.

“This full day experience was well done. Rick, our guide, is also a resident of Bruny Island and very knowledgeable about the area. We were picked up and dropped off near where we were staying. We were blessed with good weather and got to sample award winning local oysters, cheese, chocolate and honey. We also got a wonderful lunch at the Bruny Hotel. The lighthouse and other scenery were lovely. A great day was had by all. I recommend this tour.”

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Full-Day Guided Bruny Island Tour from Hobart

2.Full-Day Guided Bruny Island Tour from Hobart

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,331 reviews · from $129

Spend about 10 hours exploring Bruny Island with Tassie Tours Tasmania. Guides such as Mark, Bryony, Jodie, Nathan, and Pascal lead small-group trips from Hobart, combining the Neck lookout, Adventure Bay, rainforest, lighthouse, honey, chocolate, and local oysters.

“Perfectly timed day with a great group & activities. Bryony was a super fun & informative guide. Hotel pick ups & drop off were also so helpful!”

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kunanyi/Mt Wellington Explorer Bus- Return Tour (2.5 hours)

3.kunanyi/Mt Wellington Explorer Bus- Return Tour (2.5 hours)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,249 reviews · from $35

Take the Explorer Bus from Brooke Street Pier to kunanyi/Mt Wellington, 1,270 metres above Hobart. Expect a 30-minute climb, entertaining local commentary from drivers such as Tony, Paul, or Greg, and time at the summit for photos. You can also hop off at Fern Tree or The Springs for walks and picnic stops.

“Very comfortable ride up to the lookout today. The driver was very informative and we had plenty of time for photos etc. Thoroughly recommended. It was an amazing view.”

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Hobart: Bruny Island Food, Sightseeing & Lighthouse Day Tour

4.Bruny Island Food, Sightseeing & Lighthouse Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 960 reviews · 10 hours · from $198

Spend 10 hours exploring Bruny Island with Bruny Island Safaris. You’ll eat oysters and cheese on a beach, tour Cape Bruny Lighthouse, look for white wallabies, enjoy lunch at Hotel Bruny, and taste local honey, chocolate and fudge with guides such as Nigel, Andy, Rick and David.

“An all round excellent day. Very well organised excursion. A congenial guide- thank you David. Informative commentary made the activities come to life. Morning tea, lunch and afternoon tastings ran like clockwork. Our guide and responsible driver and good humoured companion, Dave, made it a wonderful day out for the two of us. 20 out of 10.”

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Hobart: kunanyi/Mt Wellington Explorer Bus Pass

5.kunanyi/Mt Wellington Explorer Bus Pass

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 848 reviews · 60 hours · from $35

Take the Explorer Bus from Brooke Street Pier to kunanyi/Mt Wellington summit at 1,270 metres. Guides such as Paul, Tony, Greg, and Doug provide local stories and practical trail advice. You get about 40 minutes at the top, with all-day hop-on hop-off access at five Wellington Park stops.

“Its worth the money and the guide was very polite and informative.”

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Bruny Island Traveller – Gourmet Tasting and Sightseeing Day Trip from Hobart

6.Bruny Island Traveller – Gourmet Tasting and Sightseeing Day Trip from Hobart

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 786 reviews · from $197

Spend about 9 hours and 45 minutes touring Bruny Island with Pennicott Wilderness Journeys. Your guide drives you by ferry and minibus to The Neck, local food producers, a rainforest walk and a beachside lunch with fresh oysters. Hotel pickup is available from selected Hobart hotels.

“Good and very relaxing tour. Highly recommend for tourists don’t like to rush. Food was absolutely delicious. Give the restaurant 10 points. A special thanks to Daniel the tour guide. He was a great, soft and caring guy. Very happy 🙏🙏❤️❤️🌷”

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Hobart: 24-Hour Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Bus Ticket

7.24-Hour Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Bus Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 770 reviews · 1 day · from $31

See Hobart from an open-top double-decker bus on a 90-minute loop with 20 stops. You can hop off at Salamanca Place, Cascade Brewery, the Female Factory, Botanical Gardens, and more. English commentary is live or recorded, with seven additional languages on selected buses.

“Was a great experience but it is not 24hr hop on hop off. Tickets are only valid for the few hours that the buses operate. 7hrs total.”

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From Hobart: Full-Day Bruny Island Tour with Guide

8.Full-Day Bruny Island Tour with Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 755 reviews · 10 hours · from $127

Spend 10 hours exploring Bruny Island with a local English-speaking guide such as Mark, Jodi, Andrew, or Bryony. Expect easy to moderate walks, beaches, lagoons, wildlife spotting, the Neck lookout, and optional tastings of oysters, honey, chocolate, and drinks. Lunch and tastings cost extra.

“Mark our local born Kingston, Hobart guide was awesome. He was well informed and had a warm heart /personality. He went at a good pace. Not too rushed and we got to see, experience and taste the wares of local producers in Bruny Island. We would highly recommend this tour as the island has its own tranquil character and if you happen to get Mark you’ll be in fantastic hands! All the best in your chosen career paths Mark and may you and your family enjoy your som’s Dec wedding and celebrations. Congratulations, good health and blessings to your family. Arie and Viv”

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Day Tour in Mt. Field, Mt. Wellington, Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary and Richmond

9.Day Tour in Mt. Field, Mt. Wellington, Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary and Richmond

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 735 reviews · from $128

See rainforest and Russell Falls at Mt Field, meet Tasmanian devils and wombats at Bonorong, explore Richmond, and drive to kunanyi/Mt Wellington. A local guide such as Brett, Jarrod, Hans, or Gary leads this small-group trip from Hobart, with entry fees and selected hotel pickup included.

“Thoroughly enjoyed the beautiful scenery Tasmania has to offer. Our tour guide was brilliant. I was a little disappointed in Bonorong Park and was very much hoping to see a Tassie Devil and the baby wombats, but didn't see either. I understand it was daylight hours but the park does advertise they have them to see.”

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Hobart: Mt Wellington, Mt Field, Bonorong and Richmond Trip

10.Mt Wellington, Mt Field, Bonorong and Richmond Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 722 reviews · 9 hours · from $126

Spend nine hours with iWander Tasmania visiting Russell Falls, the Tall Trees, Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary, Richmond and Mt Wellington. Guides such as Brett, Jarrod and Gary add local wildlife knowledge and humor. The $126 price includes transport, hotel pickup, Russell Falls and Bonorong entry.

“Brett’s the best! He made a detour at the end of the trip for us to spot platypuses, really appreciated it :)”

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From Port Arthur: Tasman Island Wilderness Cruise

11.From Port Arthur: Tasman Island Wilderness Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 704 reviews · 3 hours · from $127

Join Pennicott Wilderness Journeys for a fast, open-air cruise from Port Arthur along Tasmania’s wild east coast. Guides such as Tim, Damo, Andrew, and Hamish share local insight as you pass Cape Pillar, sea caves, waterfalls, seals, seabirds, dolphins, and migrating whales. Bring warm layers, gloves, and a sense of adventure.

“Andrew & Tom were excellent …. Andrew steering & driving the boat his commentary was just incredible … Tom forever checking on passengers & ensuring safety measures were being followed was a brilliant. Those 2 young men are definitely a credit to Pennicott Wilderness Journeys, when I visit Tassie again I will absolutely do another cruise. Thank you .”

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Maria Island Cruise and Guided Walk Day Tour with Lunch and Drinks

12.Maria Island Cruise and Guided Walk Day Tour with Lunch and Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 617 reviews · from $211

Spend about six hours cruising Maria Island’s coast with guides such as Michael, Ruby, Milly, or Tamsyn, then take a two-hour guided walk through Darlington’s convict settlement. Expect wildlife, sea caves, geology, lunch, drinks, and a small group of up to 28 people.

“Mike and Tamsin were wonderful and friendly, as well as sharing their knowledge passionately. The boat ride was a lot of fun and getting to spend time learning about the history of the island while seeing the wildlife was fascinating. A great day, highly recommend 👌”

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From Hobart/Adventure Bay: Bruny Island Wilderness Cruise

13.From Hobart/Adventure Bay: Bruny Island Wilderness Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 601 reviews · 3 - 10 hours · from $127

Ride Pennicott Wilderness Journeys’ open-air yellow boat along Bruny Island’s rugged coast. An English-speaking guide points out seals, dolphins, whales, albatross, caves, and nesting seabirds. Choose a Bruny Island start or a Hobart package with ferry crossings, a bus tour, and hotel drop-off.

“Great fun very relaxed and lovely lunch.. Arie was a great fun and so was our skipper 😊”

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Port Arthur Full-day Guided Tour with Harbour Cruise and Tasman National Park

14.Port Arthur Full-day Guided Tour with Harbour Cruise and Tasman National Park

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 585 reviews · from $121

Travel from Hobart to Richmond, the Tasman Peninsula and Port Arthur with a driver-guide such as Colin, Vic, Mark or Rod. Explore the convict site, join a 30-minute harbour cruise, see Tasman Arch and Remarkable Cave, and return via a chocolate stop.

“Very comfortable coach. Very thoughtful and kind driver, Vic. We saw some beautiful sights. The only improvement would have been more time in Port Arthur penitentiary.”

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Derwent River Historic Harbour Cruise From Hobart

15.Derwent River Historic Harbour Cruise From Hobart

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 570 reviews · from $25Best value

From Murray Street Pier, cruise north beneath the Tasman Bridge or south past Battery Point and Sandy Bay. Expect live commentary, a relaxed vintage-boat ride, and optional lunch or dinner cruises. The one-hour harbor trip is the simplest choice, while dinner requires at least eight passengers.