Hobart & Southern Tasmania Explorer

4 Days | A short coastal adventure that’s big on culture and cuisine

4.7 out of 5 based on 7 reviews submitted.
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NZD $2,120
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Taking you from the heart of Hobart to the tip of the Tasman Peninsula, this 4-day explorer tour packs in all the highlights of south eastern Tasmania. With a friendly leader to guide the way, you’ll chat with friendly locals in the capital city’s markets, sample the homegrown flavours of Bruny Island, learn about the region’s colonial past and explore a rugged, wild coastline shaped over the centuries by the southern seas. This is the perfect adventure to see the best of the Hobart area in a short amount of time.

Trip overview

Map of Hobart & Southern Tasmania Explorer including Australia
Start
Hobart, Australia
Finish
Hobart, Australia
Theme
Explorer
Destinations
Australia
Physical rating
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Style
Comfort
Ages
Min 15
Group size
Min 1 - Max 12
Trip code
PUKH
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Why you'll love this trip
  • Experience the best of southern Tasmania, from the bustling capital to the quiet seaside, with plenty of options for customising your trip to suit your interests.
  • Explore local life in historic Hobart as you browse through the markets and chat directly with producers about their locally sourced goods.
  • See the highlights of the picturesque Tasman Peninsula, such as the rocky formations of Tasman Arch and Devil’s Kitchen, the secluded Crescent Bay and the tragically historic Port Arthur.
  • Discover the rugged beauty and delicious flavours of Bruny Island as you sample local delicacies and explore 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 on Tasmania and try locally produced cider.

Is this trip right for you?
  • This trip involves plenty of walking over varied terrain and is best suited to travellers with good fitness and mobility. Several leader-led walks are included on a daily basis, allowing you to get among nature. This is the best way to experience Tasmania, so please make sure you bring sturdy, comfortable walking shoes and comfortable clothing. Most walks are relatively short and easy although there are some more challenging options. However, joining a walk is always up to you.
  • Temperatures can fluctuate in Tasmania. It's important to prepare – pack suitable clothing for hot, cold, dry and wet weather, just in case.

Itinerary

This itinerary is valid for departures from 01 July 2023 to 30 June 2024.

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Map of Hobart & Southern Tasmania Explorer including Australia

Inclusions

Meals

3 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 1 dinner

Transport

Private Vehicle

Accommodation

Hotel (3 nights)

Activities
  • Tasman Peninsula - Eaglehawk Neck
  • Richmond - Colonial Village Visit
  • Richmond - Winery Visit & Lunch
  • Tasman Peninsula - Tasman Arch
  • Hobart - Salamanca Markets
  • Tasman Peninsula - Devils Kitchen
  • Hobart - Visit to Museum of Old & New Art (MONA)
  • Hobart - Farmers' Market
  • Huon Valley - Cider Apple Museum
  • Hartz Mountains National Park - Short walks
  • Hobart - kunanyi / Mount Wellington scenic drive
  • Bruny Island - Truganini Lookout
  • Bruny Island - South Bruny National Park
  • Bruny Island - Full day tour
  • Bruny Island - Adventure Bay
Add on activities
  • Port Arthur - Historic Site Visit & Harbour Cruise - AUD47

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Important notes

START & END TIME
This trip begins with a Welcome Meeting at 11:00am on day 1 in Hobart and finishes upon arrival back into Hobart on the last day at approximately 5:30pm.

LONG TRAVEL DAYS
Tasmania is bigger than it appears. To make the most of your time this trip involves some long travel days. Please see the daily itinerary for more information.

SINGLE SUPPLEMENT
A single supplement is available if you’d prefer not to share a room on this trip. The single supplement applies to all nights of your trip and is subject to availability. Please speak to your booking agent for further information.

PHYSICAL RATING
This trip involves plenty of walking over varied terrain and is best suited to travellers with good fitness and mobility. This is the best way to experience Tasmania, so please make sure you bring sturdy, comfortable walking shoes and comfortable clothing.

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Reviews

4.7 out of 5 based on 7 reviews submitted.
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Mackenzie · Traveled April 2023
This is a fantastic introduction to Hobart and its surrounds. The days are varied with activities that are enjoyable and memorable, some I wouldn’t have organised myself but am glad I participated as I was surprised by how interesting they were! Most evenings are free for you to do what you want. The included meals are delicious, there are 3+ hours of driving some days but the scenery along the way and hiking destinations make it worthwhile.
Review submitted 07 May 2023

LInda · Traveled February 2023
This was a very interesting trip to discover the parts of Tasmania accessible in a day from Hobart. It was great not having to pack and unpack every day.
Review submitted 12 Feb 2023

Laurent · Traveled January 2023
Quite nice tour with some amazing sceneries. However get ready to take out more money for all your lunches and diners. Also keep in mind that there is a lot of driving and do not except long walks.
Review submitted 29 Jan 2023

Etana · Traveled November 2022
Review submitted 13 Nov 2022

Madeline · Traveled August 2022
I would highly recommend the Hobart & Southern Tasmania Explorer trip. It was a perfect combination of culture, hiking in nature, sightseeing, luxury accommodation and wonderful food. So much fun!
Review submitted 02 Sep 2022
Hobart & Southern Tasmania Explorer
From
NZD $2,120