4 Days | Explore culture and cuisine on this short coastal adventure





Taking you from the heart of Hobart to the tip of the Tasman Peninsula, this four-day trip packs in all the highlights of southeastern Tasmania. Chat with friendly locals in the vibrant markets, sample the homegrown flavours of Bruny Island, witness huge expanses of oceanic scenery and explore a rugged, wild coastline shaped over the centuries by the southern seas. Take photos, sample local beers and wine, try deliciously fresh cuisine, walk through gorgeous landscapes, see some epic views and find out more about Port Arthur, Hobart and Huon Valley - this is the perfect adventure to see the best of the Hobart area (and more) in a short amount of time.
Trip overview
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- Start
- Hobart, Australia
- Finish
- Hobart, Australia
- Theme
- Explorer
- Destinations
- Australia
- Physical rating
- Indicates how physically exerting a trip is, and how fit you will need to be to enjoy it. More info on physical ratings
- Style
- Comfort
- Ages
- Min 15
- Group size
- Min 1 - Max 12
- Trip code
- PZKU
- See the highlights of the picturesque Tasman Peninsula, including the rock formations of Tasman Arch and Devil’s Kitchen, the Tessellated Pavement and the tragically historic Port Arthur.
- Join a bush tucker experience at piyura kitina (Risdon Cove) and learn about the culturally rich landscape with a palawa (Tasmanian Aboriginal) guide.
- Explore local life in historic Hobart as you browse through Salamanca Market and the local Farmers’ Market and chat directly with the local producers about their locally sourced goods.
- Discover the rugged beauty and delicious flavours of Bruny Island as you sample local delicacies and explore the national parkland where towering cliffs fall away into the crashing sea.
- Visit a fourth-generation family-run orchard to learn about the history of apple farming in Tasmania and try some deliciously fresh and locally produced cider.
- By travelling on this trip, you’ll directly support our Intrepid Foundation partner, Greening Australia. Donations help them tackle Australia’s complex environmental challenges, restoring landscapes at scale – in ways that work for communities, economies and nature.
- This trip involves plenty of walking over varied terrain and is best suited to travellers with good fitness and mobility. See information about specific walks in the itinerary.
- Some activities on this trip are subject to weather and conditions and on occasion, may be cancelled for safety or operational reasons. In the case of cancellation, we will endeavour to find a suitable replacement activity.
- This trip forms part of some longer combination tours. If you would like to continue exploring Tasmania with us, consider booking our Best of Tasmania (PZKVC) trip. See our website for details.
Itinerary
View the itinerary for departures between 01 July 2023 - 30 June 2024
Inclusions
3 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 1 dinner
Private Vehicle, Ferry
Hotel (3 nights)
- Port Arthur - Historic Site Visit & Harbour Cruise
- Tasman Peninsula - Remarkable Cave
- Tasman Peninsula - Tasman Arch
- Tasman Peninsula - Devils Kitchen
- Hobart - Salamanca Markets
- piyura kitina / Risdon Cove - Palawa kipli bush tucker tour
- Hobart - kunanyi / Mount Wellington scenic drive
- Hartz Mountains National Park - Short walks
- Huon Valley - Honey & cider farm visits
- Bruny Island - Full day tour
- Bruny Island - South Bruny National Park
- Bruny Island - Local produce, beer or wine tasting
- Bruny Island - Truganini Lookout
- Tasman Peninsula - Distillery tasting - AUD30
Dates and availability
Important notes
1. The trip starts in Hobat with a Welcome Meeting at 11 am on Day 1 at our joining point hotel.
2. The trip finishes in Hobart on Day 4 at our finish point hotel around 5:30 pm. Accommodation is not included on this day but can be booked on request.
3. A Single Supplement can be booked if you’d prefer not to share a room on this trip, subject to availability.
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