A full day of culture, lifestyle, nature and wildlife around Hobart and its surrounds, with a knowledgeable local guide showing you the very best of the region. We leave no stone unturned!
Ascend kunanyi (Mt Wellington) for the panoramic view over the city, wander the historic streets of Richmond, sample local produce at Wicked Cheese and meet Tasmanian devils, kangaroos, koalas and wombats at Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary. On Saturdays we also visit the world-class Salamanca Market.
Days
- 1 day
Group size
- Small group
Start / finish
- Hobart / Hobart
Return
- See itinerary for details
Transport
- Air-conditioned coach or mini-coach with a guide giving commentary. Hotel pick-up and drop-off in Hobart.
Meals
- No meals included, apart from a complimentary cheese tasting at Wicked Cheese. Lunch at Richmond is at your own cost.
Route
Included experiences
- Hobart city loop — guided commentary on the landmarks
- kunanyi / Mt Wellington — the pinnacle at 1,272m
- Salamanca Market — around 75 minutes, Saturdays only
- Coal River Valley — the cool climate wine region
- Wicked Cheese — a complimentary tasting and the farm gate cafe
- Richmond — Australia's oldest bridge and oldest Catholic church
- Drink Tasmania Tasting House — wines, whisky and produce at your own cost
- Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary — Tasmanian devils, kangaroos, koalas and wombats
Reviews
4.9
Based on 17 reviews
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AI summary of 17 reviews
Travellers consistently praise the tour's good value and varied itinerary, which effectively combines Hobart's highlights including Mount Wellington, Richmond, Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary, and Salamanca Market within a single day. What stands out most often is the wildlife sanctuary experience, where visitors particularly enjoy close interactions with kangaroos and the opportunity to see Tasmanian devils and other local animals, often enhanced by knowledgeable staff commentary. Guides are regularly commended for being friendly, informative and flexible with the itinerary based on weather conditions or crowd management. The most common caveat is that some elements of the tour experience may not fully match the tour description, with occasional issues around timing constraints (such as rushed lunch stops or limited time at markets), the additional cost of the wildlife sanctuary entry, and variability in what activities are actually included on any given departure.
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“The best Hobart tour itinerary I could find under 9 hours”
Guide Adam adjusted the itinerary for the weather, giving the group a brief clear window atop Mount Wellington (kunanyi) for photos before rain rolled in. Richmond was a relaxing colonial village good for lunch, though light on souvenir shopping. Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary was a pleasant surprise, with great kangaroo interactions and a cute wombat and Tasmanian devil, despite the extra entry fee. The reviewer called it the best Hobart itinerary they could find under nine hours.
“Hobart and Surrounds Snapshot.”
A great day trip giving a varied snapshot of Hobart and its surrounds, taking in Salamanca Market, the wildlife sanctuary, the historic village of Richmond, and finishing with amazing views on the drive up Mount Wellington. The guide was fun and informative.
“Great option in Hobart!”
Booked mainly for Mt Wellington and Bonorong Sanctuary during a cruise stop, this reviewer had some initial trouble locating their pickup at the terminal but otherwise had a great day with guide Jodi. Given the day's heat, Jodi wisely visited the wildlife sanctuary first; it was crowded with other tour buses early on, but the group later returned to see a Tasmanian devil and feed kangaroos once the crowds cleared. Richmond's historic bridge and Mt Wellington's cooler summit views were highlights, along with a cheese tasting at Wicked Cheese, and the day finished with a bonus stop at Cascade Brewery.
“Excellent tour with wonderful guide, Mark”
This group went straight to the Bonorong Wildlife center to beat the crowds, petting and feeding kangaroos and seeing Tasmanian devils, wombats and echidnas with commentary from wildlife experts. An hour's lunch stop in Richmond followed, though options were limited with long waits, before heading up to the top of Mt Wellington. Guide Mark was informative and funny, and the reviewer said it was certainly worth it.
“Good value”
A good-value tour covering Hobart, Richmond and Bonorong Wildlife Park, with Salamanca Market included on Saturday departures. The driver was friendly, informative and communicated well beforehand.
“Good time spent in and around Hobart”
The reviewer enjoyed good views from the top of Mount Wellington and liked feeding kangaroos and seeing Tasmanian devils and other local animals at the Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary. Guide Andrew was friendly, knowledgeable and informative throughout.
“A great taste of Hobart and Tasmania!”
Picked up promptly outside the cruise terminal, this reviewer spent ample time, perhaps too much, at Salamanca Market, and enjoyed Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary, including two Tasmanian devils. Lunch and ice cream followed in Richmond, then a brief but tasty tasting at Wicked Cheese, and the day closed with spectacular views from Mt Wellington. They highly recommended the tour for cruise passengers stopping in Hobart.
“Great way to see Hobart and surrounding area”
Guide Andrew reordered the day to start at the wildlife sanctuary, which this American visitor loved for the up-close animal encounters. Richmond was called the hidden gem of the tour thanks to its history and shops, followed by a cheese sampling at The Wicked Cheese store and a scenic, winding drive up Mt Wellington. Andrew rounded out the day with local history and restaurant tips back in Hobart.
“A very good way to spend your day in Hobart”
After disembarking their cruise, this reviewer had a friendly, knowledgeable guide who timed the day around the heat, visiting Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary first while the animals were still active. Richmond followed, with its famous bridge and scallop pies, and the day finished at Mt Wellington with perfect weather and great views over Hobart.
“Excellent Hobart Highlights Tour”
A small group of four booked the Hobart Highlights Day Tour during their Australia cruise and had a great experience with a friendly guide. After a city loop, she took them to Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary, then Richmond, then up to Mount Wellington, where they were lucky enough to get clear views.
“Fantastic tour company for Hobart cruise stop”
During a cruise stop, this reviewer's guide picked them up on time and took them first to Mount Wellington for great views over the city and port, then on a drive through Hobart past various brick houses. A stop at The Wicked Cheese Co preceded lunch in Richmond, where they recommended the bakery despite the long line, and the group also explored the Richmond Gaol Historic Site independently. The day ended at Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary feeding friendly kangaroos, and the reviewer called their unnamed guide outstanding.
“Okay, but over ambitious description didn’t match our tour’s…”
This reviewer had a generally good day, enjoying the guide, Bonorong, and the effort made to catch a clear-weather window at Mt Wellington between clouds. However they felt the tour's description oversold the experience: the city drive was brief, lunch in Richmond was rushed, the standalone cheese-shop stop felt like an odd add-on, MONA wasn't offered as promised, and the market was closed that day. They called it not a bad way to spend limited time in Hobart, but not what the title and description had led them to expect.
“An absolute must do when in Tassie!”
A large group of 15 had a wonderful day with guide Peter, starting with breathtaking views from Mount Wellington in great weather. Salamanca Market was a highlight, with scallop pies, salmon sausages and Viking ice-cream, followed by cheese tasting at Wicked Cheese and photos by the historic Richmond bridge. The day wrapped up at Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary spotting Tasmanian devils, feeding kangaroos and photographing a sleeping koala, which the reviewer called the highlight of their first Tasmania trip.
“Great overview of Hobart”
Guide Simon was knowledgeable and flexible, picking the group up near their accommodation and covering Hobart's highlights. Mt Wellington was clouded in, so the group visited two alternative lookouts instead, then had plenty of time at Salamanca Market and in historic Richmond. Simon also took everyone to MONA and waited so they could skip paying for the return ferry. The only suggested improvement was visiting the market earlier to beat the crowds.
“Great Day Great Value”
A small group of six were picked up from their hotel by a friendly, knowledgeable guide. They reached Mt Wellington early to beat the crowds, toured Hobart with a detour past Cascade Brewery, then stopped at Wicked Cheese before an hour in Richmond for lunch. Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary, an extra cost, let them feed kangaroos and see keeper talks, and the reviewer called it a highly recommended, informative day.
“Perfect experience”
A great day out with terrific views from Mt Wellington, a scallop pie stop in Richmond, and a fun visit to Bonorong, which the reviewer likened to a kangaroo resort full of animals lazing around. Guide Peter was praised for patiently answering every question and even sending on a photo afterwards.
“2 Day - Two of Tasmania's Best Tour (Hobart/Bruny)”
This customer did the two-day Tasmania highlights trip, spending the second day around Hobart taking in Mt Wellington, Richmond, Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary and Salamanca Market. They praised guide Simon Barcza for adapting smoothly to unexpectedly bad weather and for taking the group to a few of his own secret lookout spots along the way.
