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Hobart City
Day tours from Hobart.
Bruny Island, Mt Field, Richmond and the Tasman Peninsula are all an easy day out from Hobart. Pick a day trip run by local operators and book direct.
- Richmond Gaol, older than Port Arthur
- Boutique, owner run cellar doors instead of big tasting rooms
- Cellar doors such as Pooley Wines in heritage listed Belmont Lodge
- Vineyard views across the valley to Barilla Bay
- Optional whisky, gin or vodka tasting in Richmond
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- Waterfalls, wildlife, history and the mountain in one day
- Easy rainforest walk to Russell Falls beneath giant swamp gums
- Hand feed kangaroos and meet Tasmanian devils up close
- Stroll Richmond and see Australia's oldest stone bridge
- Hobart and the Derwent River from the kunanyi / Mt Wellington summit
- Scenic drives through the Derwent and Coal River valleys
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- A proper working lunch of Tasmanian wine, cheese, chocolate and oysters, not a boxed sandwich
- See a rare Aboriginal canoe, the first built on Bruny Island since European settlement
- Ten hours covering the island's food, history and coastline in one day
- Small group walks through rainforest and beach, not a bus window tour
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- Views over Hobart from the kunanyi Mt Wellington summit
- Salamanca Market stalls on Saturdays
- Colonial sandstone and Australia's oldest bridge in Richmond
- Tasmanian devils and kangaroos at Bonorong
- 90 minute wilderness cruise past Cape Raoul's dolerite cliffs and sea caves
- Local guide commentary on the region's history and geology along the way
- Chances to spot fur seals, albatrosses, sea eagles, dolphins and seasonal whales
- Six and a half hours to explore the World Heritage listed Port Arthur Historic Site at your own pace
- Easy rainforest walk to Russell Falls
- Feed trout at the Southern Hemisphere's oldest trout hatchery
- Meet Tasmanian devils at a wildlife rescue sanctuary
- Hand feed free roaming kangaroos
- Hop fields of Bushy Park and the town of New Norfolk
- Discover Sullivans Cove, Hobart's birthplace
- Pass Parliament House and Georgian Salamanca Place
- Explore historic Battery Point
- Visit Cascade Gardens and glimpse Cascades Brewery
- See the remains of Cascades Female Factory
- Admire Hobart Town Hall and Penitentiary Chapel
- Pass Government House and cross the Tasman Bridge
- Stop at Rosny Hill lookout for panoramic views
- Free time at Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens
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- Towering sea cliffs and caves along Bruny's southeast coast
- Seals, dolphins and seabirds, with whales in season
- A full day on Bruny Island with every connection sorted
- Fish and chips at Adventure Bay after the cruise
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- Around four and a half hours at the Port Arthur Historic Site
- Photo stop at the convict built Richmond Bridge
- Rock formations at Pirates Bay and the coastline at Eaglehawk Neck
- Harbour cruise past the Isle of the Dead
- Free optional visit to Remarkable Caves
- Sweet finish at the Tasmanian Chocolate Foundry
- Explore Freycinet National Park for over four hours
- Take in 360 degree views on the Cape Tourville Lighthouse Walk
- Walk to the famous Wineglass Bay Lookout
- Optional longer walk to Wineglass Bay Beach
- Visit beautiful Honeymoon Bay
- Discover historic Campbell Town and the Convict Brick Trail
- Afternoon break at Devil's Corner Winery with options for wine, seafood and artisan gelato
- Explore Cradle Mountain National Park and Dove Lake with flexible walking options
- Visit the vibrant Sheffield Town of Murals
- Discover Wineglass Bay Lookout and the granite peaks of Freycinet National Park
- Walk to Honeymoon Bay and the Cape Tourville Lighthouse
- Sample local treats at Christmas Hills Raspberry Farm and Devil's Corner Winery
- Experience Port Arthur Historic Site with a guided walking tour and Harbour Cruise
- See Tasmanian Devils at the Unzoo and enjoy a devil feeding
- Take in the views from Waterfall Bay Cliff Top Walk, Tasman Arch, and Devils Kitchen
- Stroll through Richmond Village and cross Australia's oldest bridge
