Tassie Tours 3 Day Tasmanian Highlights Bundle 2 – Hobart, Wineglass Bay and Bruny Island

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Three popular day trips from Hobart, booked as one: Bruny Island's beaches, wildlife and produce; kunanyi/Mt Wellington, Richmond and Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary; and Wineglass Bay in Freycinet National Park. You sleep in your own Hobart hotel and get collected each morning.

Days

3 days

Group size

Small group, up to 24

Start / finish

Hobart / Hobart
Hobart hotel drop-off each afternoon

Return

Hobart hotel drop-off each afternoon

Accommodation

Not included — stay in your own Hobart hotel

Transport

Air-conditioned small-group vehicles, hotel pick-up each day, car ferry to Bruny Island

Meals

No meals are included

Route

Map of Tassie Tours 3 Day Tasmanian Highlights Bundle 2 – Hobart, Wineglass Bay and Bruny Island

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Included experiences

Bruny Island — rainforest walk, The Neck lookout and white wallabies
Cape Bruny Lighthouse — the island's southern tip, time allowing
kunanyi/Mt Wellington — summit views over Hobart
Richmond — lunch beside Australia's oldest stone bridge
Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary — Tasmanian devils, wombats and koalas
Wineglass Bay — guided lookout climb or a longer hike
Honeymoon Bay — swim beside orange-capped granite

Tassie Tours 3 Day Tasmanian Highlights Bundle 2 – Hobart, Wineglass Bay and Bruny Island

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DAY 1: BRUNY ISLAND

Each day is a separate day tour, so the order can change with your start date. The day starts with a pick-up at about 7:30am and the drive south to Kettering, where a car ferry crosses the D'Entrecasteaux Channel, named after the French admiral Bruni d'Entrecasteaux, who charted it in 1792. The ferry keeps a fixed timetable, so be ready early.

On Bruny Island the morning is the active part: an easy rainforest walk, then coastal tracks to beaches, cliffs and lookouts chosen for the weather, and a lagoon swim when it's warm enough. Your guide knows where the island's white wallabies, a pale form of the Bennett's wallaby, are often seen. Timber steps at The Neck climb to a platform above the sand strip joining North and South Bruny, where little penguins nest in the dunes. Time allowing, you reach Cape Bruny Lighthouse, built by convicts and first lit in 1838.

Lunch is at the Bruny Hotel (own cost), then honey, chocolate and oysters to taste and buy before the ferry back and drop-off in Hobart at about 5:30pm.

Overnight: Hobart (your own hotel; accommodation isn't included)

DAY 2: HOBART, RICHMOND AND BONORONG

A guided loop of Hobart takes in the waterfront, the sandstone warehouses of Salamanca Place and Battery Point, named after the gun battery set up on the point in 1818. Then the road climbs through forest to the 1,272-metre summit of kunanyi (Mt Wellington), where snow can fall in any month and the whole city and the River Derwent lie below. This day runs on a Saturday or a Tuesday. On a Saturday it starts at about 8am and adds about 75 minutes at Salamanca Market, held every Saturday since 1972, with more than 300 stalls.

Out in the Coal River Valley there's a free tasting at Wicked Cheese, then lunch (own cost) in Richmond, whose convict-built bridge of 1823 is the oldest stone bridge still in use in Australia. The day ends at Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary, home of Tasmania's 24-hour wildlife rescue service, with Tasmanian devils, wombats and kangaroos. Drop-off is at about 4pm.

Overnight: Hobart (your own hotel; accommodation isn't included)

DAY 3: WINEGLASS BAY

Pick-up is from your Hobart hotel at about 7:15am for the drive up the East Coast, with a chance to buy breakfast and lunch on the way. Freycinet National Park became one of Tasmania's first two national parks in 1916. Keen walkers get up to four hours on their own, down to Wineglass Bay beach or up Mt Amos, a steep 3.6 km return scramble over granite that is never done in the wet.

Or join your guide on the moderate 40-minute climb to the Wineglass Bay lookout and the easy walk around Cape Tourville lighthouse. There's a swim at Honeymoon Bay, where the orange on the granite is lichen, and a stop at the Freycinet Marine Farm, whose oysters grow in Moulting Lagoon, with seafood and wine to buy. You're back at your Hobart hotel at about 5:45pm.

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Good to know

Meeting point: Pick-up and drop-off at selected CBD hotels each day. If your hotel isn't on the list, your pick-up point will usually be a 100 to 300 metre walk away. Pick-up times and places are confirmed for each day when you book.
Departure time: The bundle starts on Mondays and Thursdays. Bruny Island runs about 7:30am to 5:30pm, Hobart Highlights about 9:30am to 4pm (8am on Saturdays), and Wineglass Bay about 7:15am to 5:45pm.
Fitness: Light to moderate. The Bruny walks are easy to moderate; the Wineglass Bay lookout is a moderate 40-minute climb; longer Freycinet hikes are optional.
Accommodation note: Not included. Book three nights in Hobart, or as suits your plans.
Please note: Each day is a separate day tour, so the order can change with availability and your start date. The Hobart Highlights day runs on a Saturday or a Tuesday, and only the Saturday version includes Salamanca Market. Tours run in most weather.

What to bring

Comfortable closed-toe walking shoes
Waterproof jacket and warm layers
Sunscreen, hat and sunglasses
Water bottle
Swimwear and a towel for Bruny Island and Honeymoon Bay
Camera

What is included

Hotel pick-up and drop-off at selected Hobart CBD hotels each day
Return car ferry to Bruny Island
National park entry on Bruny Island and at Freycinet
Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary entry
Wicked Cheese tasting
Salamanca Market stop when the Hobart day falls on a Saturday
Local guides and air-conditioned small-group vehicles

Not included

Accommodation
Meals, tastings and drinks (Bruny Hotel lunch, Bruny produce, Freycinet Marine Farm and others)

FAQ

Preparing for the trip

What immunisations do I need?

For the latest information on immunisations, we strongly recommend you or contact the Travellers Medical and Vaccination Centre (www.traveldoctor.com.au) to discuss health requirements for your trip. They will advise you about appropriate inoculations.

Do I need to take any medical supplies?

It is not necessary to bring any medical supplies other than any personal items you may require. Each tour carries a first aid box, and the tour guides are all certified in First Aid.

Do I need travel insurance?

Insurance is important in protecting visitors from loss or damange of goods, medical problems, cancelation by passengers or other casualties. Its highly recommended. Some tours on this website require you to have travel insurance. If you are Australian then it is not necessary.

Where can I get more information about this trip?

If you find that this tour page doesn't answer all your questions, then please get in contact with us! Our passionate team are always available to answer any queries you may have.

Will I be able to use my mobile whilst on tour?

You can use your mobile while touring in Australia or New Zealand, but coverage may be limited in remote areas. For best connectivity, consider purchasing a local SIM card or an international roaming plan.

How fit do I need to be?

These tours are designed to be fun, informative and active, and can be enjoyed by anyone with a moderate degree of fitness and agility. Travellers should be comfortable with hiking or walking up to 5km each day.

What should I pack?

Depending on where in Australia or New Zealand you decide to visit, your luggage will vary. For exact information please visit the "What to bring" section of each tour page.

Private tours and families

Is it possible to travel in a private group?

If you are looking for a private tour based on one of these trips, please contact us directly and we may be able to help. Over the years we have worked with families, groups of friends, schools, clubs and charities to put together the perfect trip.

Booking the trip

If I book more than one tour can I get a discount?

Absolutely! If you are booking multiple tours then we may be able to offer you a discount. Send us an email at info@lostinaustralia.org and let us know what you thinking of doing and we can put together a price for you.Also, be sure to look out for monthly specials on tours. We often have some great bargains.

Does the tour price include flights?

No. Tour prices do not include any travel arrangements other than for the duration of the tour itself. If you need assistance with booking flights or buses our travel team and certainly help - Just ask!

How far in advance do I need to book my tour?

As a rule of thumb, try to book at least 2 weeks prior to departure, this will usually get you a seat on the date you want. That being said, we cannot guarantee that spaces will be available at the time of your booking so, if you can, book as soon as possible. Bookings can still be made right up until the departure date of the tour if seats are available. If you know when you'd like to travel, please contact us and we will let you know if you need to book soon or if you have time.

Do I have to book this tour online?

Definitely not. Our website is designed to make is easy and convenient for you to schedule your tour. However we understand sometimes its nice to talk to someone directly. So by all means give us a call and we can organise your trip over the phone.

How do I know when a tour is available?

You can check the departure dates of tours by using our calendar on the top right hand corner of the tour page. This will tell you what days the tour departs. For availability of seats please contact us directly at info@lostinaustralia.org or call us.

If I make a deposit only, when will I need to pay the balance?

Balance on tours need to be paid at least 30 days prior to departure. Failure to do so could result is the cancellation of your seat with a fee charged. If you need more time to clear your balance then let us know ASAP and arrangements can be made.

Who travels with us

Is it ok to travel alone on one of these tours?

Plenty of travellers book these tours on their own. Solo travellers are very much welcomed and encouraged. During your outback adventure you'll meet new and interesting people and forge relationships that last a lifetime.Solo travellers will usually share a room with a travelling companion of the same sex, but even if you do get your own room you won't be charged extra. On camping tours there are generally enough tents available that you can have your own if you choose to.For more information please contact us directly.

Cost and Fees

Do I need to tip the guide?

If you had an amazing time on tour and wish to tip your guide, that is completely up to you. Tipping is not customary in Australia and is not at all expected.

Will I need additional money?

Travellers are advised to bring some cash, as ATMs and banks can be few and far between in the remote parts of the trip. It is handy to have some extra cash, as the tour does stop by local shops and cafes.

Are there any hidden fees I need to know about?

Our tour prices are completely transparent. There are no additional fees involved that are not included in the overall tour price shown. If you wish to do optional activities such as helicopter rides or wildlife safaris, then an extra cost may be needed. However, this will always be made clear at the time of your booking.

What does Paid Locally mean?

Some tours require you to pay national park fees directly, in cash, to the tour guide on the morning of departure. Rest assured this will be subtracted from the tour price when reserving your tour.

Whilst on tour

Can I book extra accommodation for the start and end of the tour?

We know our country inside and out and would be happy to give you good recommodations. Please contact us for recommendations.

Where do I meet the tour?

For pick-up times and locations, please check the "Start/Finish" section directly under the itinerary, which lists every pick-up point and its time.There is a lot of information there to help you plan your flights and arrival.Please review it carefully, as pick-ups can vary from tour to tour.