Hobart's Premier Tour

Highlights / General details

See all that Hobart has to offer; historic buildings, beautiful gardens, trendy cafes, life by the water and a very relaxed way of living. Your local guide will take you to all the major sites of Hobart including the Royal Botanic Gardens and Rosny Hill lookout which has views out to Mt Wellington, Hobart and Bellerive Oval. Then spend the afternoon stopping in Richmond village - a historic and unique town resplendent with mellow stone cottages and classic Georgian mansions. Enjoy browsing the many shops and galleries. Then onto Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary to meet koalas, kangaroos and the iconic Tasmanian Devil.

City Tour:

Sullivan’s Cove - Hobart’s birthplace and ferry terminal; Parliament House; Salamanca Place - Georgian style warehouses now restored as restaurants, galleries and pubs; Princes Park - a one time gun battery; Battery Point - charming historic houses, pubs, boutique shops and restaurants; St. George’s Church; Views of Wrest Point Casino and exclusive Sandy Bay; St. David’s Park; South Hobart at the foot of Mt. Wellington; Cascade Gardens; Visit the remains of the Female Factory - a one time female prison; St. David’s Cathedral; Treasury Building and Franklin Square; GPO and Hobart Town Hall; Penitentiary Chapel; Queen’s Domain and Government House; Cross the Tasman Bridge over the Derwent River; Views over Kangaroo Bay Marina and Bellerive; Stop at Rosny Hill lookout for stunning views of Hobart, Sandy Bay, Mt. Wellington, Tasman Bridge and Glenorchy; Victoria Dock and Constitution Dock; Enjoy some free time to see the exquisite Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens.

Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary:

Travel across the Tasman Bridge into the Coal River Valley and onto Richmond - a unique and historic town resplendent with mellow stone cottages, classic Georgian mansions and home to the oldest convict built road bridge in Australia and the oldest operating Catholic Church.

Stroll along the picturesque Coal River and through the village.

Enjoy browsing the many shops and galleries for unique gifts or souvenirs.

Perhaps taste some local produce from one of the many cafes and restaurants.

Onto Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary in the Brighton Valley where you will have your chance to come closer than ever to something wild and fragile.

A wildlife sanctuary run by a passionate team of people, it is also a successful breeding site for the unique and often misunderstood Tasmanian Devil (traditional indigenous name in Palawa Kani language is 'purinina').

Be amazed by what you will learn when taking part in an up-close encounter with 'The Devil' and other Tasmanian and Australian native animals.

Stroll the grounds of the sanctuary and hand feed the animals that roam free.

You will have great photo opportunities on this fun-filled day.

Inclusion

Explorer Coach Tram tour; Entry to Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary.

Exclusion

Hotel pick up and drop off; Food and beverage; Gratuity.

Hours of operation

Available Monday-Friday from November to April and Tuesday, Thursday, Friday from May to October departing at 9:45am, check in at 9:30am. No tour departures on December 25.

Duration

Approximately 7 hours.

Location

Tour departs from Brooke Street Pier, Hobart.

Participant restrictions

Any child under the minimum child age will travel free of charge and they will have to sit on their parents lap, if you prefer that the child has their own seat then you will have to pay the child fare.

Policies

Cancellation: 4 days prior 50% penalty, 2 days prior 100% penalty. No show always 100% penalty.

Due to operational requirements sometimes other vehicles may be used.

Complete information, including local telephone numbers at your destination, will be included on your Confirmation Voucher.

**All information requested must be supplied or booking is subject to automatic cancellation**