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You will be sailing in a Sydney to Hobart race maxi - really sailing - and on one of the most beautiful harbours in the world. The three hours takes in most of Hobart's large sheltered harbour. See Hobart at its best, with stunning views of the city, Mt. Wellington and the surrounding forests and hills that make up this most picturesque of cities. You might even see penguins, dolphins or seals (regular visitors), and sometimes even whales and orca. Grind the winches, take a turn on the helm or relax and enjoy the experience. Delicious local treats will be served for morning or afternoon tea (included in the price,) and local wines and beer are available at regular bar prices. The skipper and crew are all experienced professionals with plenty of stories of the high seas and a wealth of local knowledge to share.
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.
Full day, small group tour experience from Hobart to Wineglass Bay via the Historic Townships of Richmond & Buckland to Freycinet National Park. Walk to Wineglass Bay lookout for spectacular views and meet the local wildlife. This tour is not just about the scenery. Indulge in an array of local seafood, wood fired pizza and wine at one of Tasmania’s East Coast's finest wineries and spoil yourself with homemade berry ice cream, sweets and chocolates at Kate's Berry Farm. Hear intriguing stories of Tasmania’s convict beginnings and antics of the early settlers. Travel through the seaside towns of Orford, Swansea and Coles Bay taking in amazing coastal views. Explore Tasmania’s oldest National Park & discover stunning beaches, sheltered coves & amazing rock formations. Your friendly guide will assist you throughout the tour to ensure your day is a memorable one!
Explore Richmond village and meet the Tasmanian Devil when you join this popular tour for a wonderful afternoon of history and wildlife.
One can’t say that they’ve truly explored Tasmania without visiting the big three: Hobart, Port Arthur and Bruny Island. This three-day tour will make sure you get the full Tassie experience by guiding you on an epic journey around Tasmania's south.
Day 1: Covers all of Hobart’s key attractions: Mt Wellington, Bonorong, Richmond, city highlights tour and Salamanca market (Sat only).
Day 2: Bruny island - Arguably Tasmania's best day trip! This magical Island has a little piece of everything Tasmania has: World class beaches, rugged coastline and native wildlife matched with the finest local produce from the ocean and the land - a tour you do not want to miss! You will see firsthand why Bruny Island is fast becoming one of Tasmania’s most popular tourist destinations.
Day 3: The Port Arthur and Tasman Sights tour - Eagehawk Neck, Pirates Bay, Dog Line Monument, Tasmanian Chocolate Foundry, Lavender Farm, Port Arthur Historic Site and Remarkable Cave.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
See Tasmania’s three biggest highlights in three amazing days! We’ve combined our most popular day tours exploring Port Arthur, Wineglass Bay and Cradle Mountain into one unforgettable Tassie experience. Let’s go!
Day one: Take a jaw-dropping walk along Australia’s highest sea cliffs on the Tasman Peninsula. Discover the dark history of Port Arthur Historic Site. Get up close and personal with Tassie Devils at the Unzoo. Walk over Australia’s oldest bridge in Richmond.
Day two: Travel from Hobart to Launceston via the sparkling East Coast. Visit one of the world’s Top 10 most beautiful beaches, Wineglass Bay. Relax in a hilltop vineyard overlooking Freycinet National Park.
Day three: See Tasmania’s alpine heart and World Heritage Listed Cradle Mountain. Walk the stunning Dove Lake Circuit or tackle Marion’s Lookout. Wander Sheffield’s outdoor art gallery and reward yourself with handmade Tasmanian gelato at Van Diemens Land Ice Creamery.
Mt. Wellington, Richmond, Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary, and Hobart city tour all in one day on this unforgettable shore excursion. Explore Hobart’s city streets before summiting (driving) Mt. Wellington for breathtaking views and panoramic pictures. Your guide will drive by Hobart’s cherished monuments giving detailed descriptions of their origins. The journey then passes through Tasmania’s farmland and cool climate wine region to the picturesque town of Richmond. Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary is next stop for those wanting to see Tasmanian wildlife.
This full day tour from Hobart has been designed to allow as much time as possible to explore Port Arthur on a Saturday without missing out on the iconic Salamanca Market. Spend the morning wandering through the numerous stalls of art, craft, fresh produce and gourmet food at Salamanca Market before joining the coach tour to Port Arthur Historic Site. From here, enjoy a personalised tour with live commentary. Formerly a convict site, Port Arthur is bursting with history and today boasts a landscape of natural beauty, scenic ruins and restored buildings. Make the most out of your day and join the informative fully guided historical walking tour to explore this UNESCO World Heritage Site then jump on board the relaxing cruise to the Isle of the Dead! Our driver/guide will be on hand throughout the day to provide additional information about this fascinating site and to ensure your time is well spent. Lunch and refreshments can be purchased on site or you are welcome to bring your own.
