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Hand-picked tours across Tasmania

Small-group tours, day trips, cooking classes and multi-day adventures. Every tour vetted for traveller reviews first.

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36 tours in Australia · 4 h – 1 day · ★ 5.0Clear filters
Ile Des Phoques and Maria Island Cruise and Walk Day Tour with Lunch
5.0 (255)
🐠 Water Activities
Australia

Ile Des Phoques and Maria Island Cruise and Walk Day Tour with Lunch

Spend eight hours exploring Maria Island and its seal colony with marine scientists who've pioneered this route since 2006. Departing from Triabunna (90 minutes south of Hobart), you'll cruise past the Painted Cliffs, Fossil Cliffs and granite coastline while spotting seals, dolphins, wombats and kangaroos. Land on Maria Island for a guided walk through the Darlington convict settlement, then return by boat. Lunch and local wine included.

8 hoursfrom AUD $295
Cook Like A Pro in Taroona
5.0 (26)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia

Cook Like A Pro in Taroona

A five-hour hands-on class in Taroona where you'll learn restaurant-calibre cooking using seasonal, local ingredients grown on-site. Work through a four-course lunch menu, picking up practical techniques designed for your own kitchen at home—no fancy gadgets required. You'll leave with recipes, a small keepsake, and the skills to recreate the dishes whenever you fancy.

5 hoursfrom AUD $155
Peaks, Falls & Furry Locals: Mt. Field & the Derwent
5.0 (23)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
Australia

Peaks, Falls & Furry Locals: Mt. Field & the Derwent

Explore Tasmania's Mt. Field National Park on this full-day excursion combining waterfall walks, old-growth rainforest and native wildlife encounters. Your guide drives you through the park's layered ecosystem, starting with the thundering cascade of Russel Falls before venturing deeper into fern gullies and eucalypt forests. Stop at a wildlife sanctuary to spot Tasmanian devils, quokkas and other endemic species up close. Settle in for lunch—either a packed meal under the trees or a restaurant experience at the Agrarian Kitchen (Friday–Sunday only).

8 hours – 9 hoursfrom AUD $1040
Cruise Ship - Port Arthur Shore Excursion - Hobart
5.0 (17)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

Cruise Ship - Port Arthur Shore Excursion - Hobart

This 6.5-hour excursion whisks you from Hobart's cruise terminal down to Port Arthur, Tasmania's most significant convict site. After a scenic 90-minute drive through rolling countryside, you'll spend up to 2.5 hours exploring the penal settlement ruins and museum with a knowledgeable guide. On the return journey, you may pause at a working lavender farm and artisan chocolate factory. Hotel-style coach transport and entry fees are covered; lunch at the on-site café is at your own expense.

6h 30mfrom AUD $239
90 minute Cape Raoul Cruise and Port Arthur Historic Site entry
5.0 (12)
🐠 Water Activities
Australia

90 minute Cape Raoul Cruise and Port Arthur Historic Site entry

This 4-hour experience pairs a 90-minute coastal cruise with entry to Port Arthur Historic Site. You'll travel from Port Arthur along the Tasman Peninsula to Cape Raoul, where dolerite columns drop dramatically into the sea. The boat navigates past sea caves, natural arches, and white-sand beaches whilst passing Point Puer and Isle of the Dead. Australian fur seals gather at Cape Raoul's base, and Mt Brown rises across the water. The package includes site entry but not meals or drinks.

4 hoursfrom AUD $190
Evening Dinner Cruise
5.0 (10)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia

Evening Dinner Cruise

Spend six hours aboard Spirit of the Wild exploring Macquarie Harbour and the Gordon River on Tasmania's west coast. This dinner cruise pairs local produce cooked fresh onboard with guided storytelling about the region's natural and human past. The vessel's hybrid engine runs nearly silent, letting you absorb the landscape without engine noise dominating the experience. Upper Deck guests enjoy an open bar; Main Deck includes a drink at Hells Gates. Knowledgeable crew share interpretive knowledge throughout.

6 hoursfrom AUD $155
Private Bruny Island Discovery Tour
5.0 (7)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

Private Bruny Island Discovery Tour

Explore Bruny Island on a bespoke private tour run by locals who've grown up on the island. Over 6–9 hours, you'll travel by private vehicle from Hobart, discovering coastal walks, regional produce, and hidden corners shaped by the operators' deep ties to the place. Groups stay small (2–10 people) to allow genuine conversation and flexibility. Tailor your itinerary—whether you want clifftop hikes, food-focused trails, or a slower overnight stay.

6 hours – 9 hoursfrom AUD $1096
Shore Excursion Hobart and Coal River Valley
5.0 (7)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

Shore Excursion Hobart and Coal River Valley

This 4–8 hour shore excursion guides you through Hobart's colonial landmarks and into the Coal River Valley wine country. A local takes you past over 40 significant sites across the city, then ferries you across the Tasman Bridge to family vineyards and heritage villages. You'll taste wines at the cellar door, sample artisan cheeses, eat lunch overlooking the vines, explore Richmond's convict-era buildings and Australia's oldest working bridge, and finish at Rosny Point for a photograph of your ship anchored in the harbour below.

4 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $169
Hobart City Private Charter Service (3 days in advance)
5.0 (7)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

Hobart City Private Charter Service (3 days in advance)

A seven-hour private charter through Hobart's key landmarks, starting from Mt Wellington's summit where you'll survey the city, river and surrounding ranges. You'll visit Richmond's colonial architecture including Australia's oldest Catholic church and convict-era sandstone bridge, then taste fresh oysters and local beer at working farms. The itinerary wraps with Salamanca Market (Saturdays) or Wrest Point Casino, Tasmania's oldest. Air-conditioned vehicle and driver guide included; book three days ahead.

7 hoursfrom AUD $1200
Cradle Mountain Day Tour: Dove Lake Guided Hike with Lunch
5.0 (7)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
Australia

Cradle Mountain Day Tour: Dove Lake Guided Hike with Lunch

A 10-hour guided walk around Dove Lake in Tasmania's Cradle Mountain National Park, starting with early pickup and finishing with lunch. You'll trek 6km through World Heritage wilderness, passing the Ballroom Forest and Glacier Rock whilst the mountain dominates views across the lake. The route suits hikers with moderate fitness and introduces the park's layered ecology—rainforest, alpine slopes, and glacial geology—through commentary from experienced guides working with small groups.

10 hoursfrom AUD $265
Coal River Valley Wine Tour
5.0 (7)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia

Coal River Valley Wine Tour

Spend a day working through Tasmania's Coal River Valley with small-group tastings at four rotating cellar doors, paired with a chef-cooked vineyard lunch. Travel in a new Mercedes minibus from central Hobart, with all tasting fees and water included. Whether you're a curious beginner or a serious collector, these tours prioritise genuine connection with winemakers and locals rather than rushing through stops. Seven to eight hours total, no hidden costs.

7 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $225
Mount Field And The Derwent Tasting Trail
5.0 (6)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

Mount Field And The Derwent Tasting Trail

This eight-hour Tasmanian day tour pairs two contrasting experiences: Mt Field National Park's old-growth eucalypt forest, moss-draped rainforest and cascading waterfalls, followed by MONA, the Southern Hemisphere's largest independent art museum housing ancient through contemporary works. You'll move between walking woodland trails and gallery spaces, making it appealing whether you're drawn to natural landscapes or provenance-heavy art collections.

8 hoursfrom AUD $145
Mona Like a Rockstar
5.0 (6)
🛕 Culture & History
Australia

Mona Like a Rockstar

Skip the standard museum tour and experience Mona like you own the place. This six-and-a-half-hour jaunt begins with ferried luxury across the Derwent—canapés and drinks in the Posh Pit lounge—followed by a cocktail at the Void Bar to prime yourself for the galleries. You'll feast at Faro with matched wines, soak in James Turrell's immersive light installation, then rise to The Source for views and a parting gift before descending again into David Walsh's underground collection of provocative art and curiosities.

6h 30mfrom AUD $540
Private Winery Tour from Hobart
5.0 (5)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia

Private Winery Tour from Hobart

Spend seven hours exploring Tasmania's Coal River Valley with a private driver and fellow wine enthusiasts. You'll taste cool-climate wines at two included venues—Nocton and Every Man and His Dog—plus visit additional wineries or distilleries at your own pace. A stop in historic Richmond lets you snap photos by Australia's oldest bridge and grab lunch from local producers. The distinctive twist: sing along to your playlist between tastings, turning the journey itself into part of the experience.

7 hoursfrom AUD $265
Cape Raoul Cruises Day Tour from Hobart
5.0 (5)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

Cape Raoul Cruises Day Tour from Hobart

This 10-hour day trip from Hobart combines a 90-minute coastal cruise with a visit to Port Arthur Historic Site. You'll travel by coach to the Tasman Peninsula, where a boat takes you past the Southern Ocean's collision with 170-million-year-old dolerite cliffs. Spot seals hauled out on rocks and thread through sea caves and natural arches on the way to Cape Raoul's columnar rock formations. Return transport from Hobart is included.

10 hoursfrom AUD $260
Huon Valley Wine and Cider Tour - Hobart and SE Tasmania
5.0 (5)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia

Huon Valley Wine and Cider Tour - Hobart and SE Tasmania

Spend seven hours exploring the Huon Valley's wine and cider producers south of Hobart. Your guide drives you to five small, family-run estates where you'll taste everything from cool-climate wines and fortified spirits to craft ciders and gin. The route takes in rolling vineyard landscapes, with stops at Hartzview for their fortified range. You'll cover ground in an air-conditioned vehicle, returning to your Hobart accommodation by mid-afternoon.

7 hoursfrom AUD $250
Bruny Island Essential Explorer Full Day Tour from Hobart
5.0 (4)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

Bruny Island Essential Explorer Full Day Tour from Hobart

Spend ten hours exploring Bruny Island's southern reaches with a guide who knows the island inside out. You'll cross by ferry from Hobart, walk up to Cape Bruny Lighthouse—the only operational one in the region—and take in views from Truganini Lookout at The Neck. The afternoon pivots to food: oyster sheds, a cheese maker, honey producer and chocolatier all warrant a stop. Park entry and ferry rides are sorted; bring cash for lunch and anything you want to take home.

10 hoursfrom AUD $195
Port Arthur Day Tour Private Charter Service ( 3 days in advance)
5.0 (4)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

Port Arthur Day Tour Private Charter Service ( 3 days in advance)

An eight-hour private charter exploring Tasmania's convict past and rugged coastline. You'll walk through Port Arthur's weathered ruins—a sprawling 1830s penal settlement now open to the elements—before the drive back treats you to four dramatic geological formations along the Tasman Peninsula: stone arches, collapsed caverns, coastal blow holes, and hexagonal rock patterns carved by millennia of wind and sea.

8 hoursfrom AUD $1600
Signature Whisky Tour - Hobart & SE Tasmania
5.0 (3)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia

Signature Whisky Tour - Hobart & SE Tasmania

Spend a half-day touring Tasmania's most celebrated whisky producers across the south-east region. You'll visit between four and six distilleries—including Belgrove, Old Kempton, Overeem, Lark, Spring Bay and Sullivans Cove—sampling single malts and learning how each maker approaches their craft. An air-conditioned vehicle handles the driving, so you can taste freely. The exact venues and order shift based on the day's circumstances, but the calibre of whisky remains consistently excellent.

6h 30mfrom AUD $350
Wine, Gin & Whisky Tour - Hobart & SE Tasmania
5.0 (3)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia

Wine, Gin & Whisky Tour - Hobart & SE Tasmania

Spend seven hours touring Tasmania's premier wine and spirits producers south-east of Hobart. You'll begin at Derwent Estate Vineyard with wine and cheese, move through 7K Distillery for gin, then Old Kempton Whisky Distillery for a full tour and tastings. After lunch (your cost), cross the old bridge to Pooley Wines in Coal River Valley before returning to your hotel by mid-afternoon. The route adjusts based on availability and conditions.

7 hoursfrom AUD $350
Private Tassie Distillery Tour - Tastings, Lunch and Morning Tea
5.0 (3)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia

Private Tassie Distillery Tour - Tastings, Lunch and Morning Tea

A private six-hour tour from Hobart through three of Tasmania's leading distilleries—Spring Bay, Killara, and Hobart Whisky. Start with locally-made cheese and morning tea, then move between working stills to taste new-make spirits, blend your own whisky, and finish with lunch in a rustic distillery setting. Gain insight into how Tasmanian distillers craft their spirits while sampling gin, whisky, vodka, rum and liqueurs across each site.

6 hoursfrom AUD $1200
One-Way East Coaster
5.0 (3)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

One-Way East Coaster

Drive across Tasmania's East Coast in a private vehicle, moving at your own pace from Richmond through the Coal River wine district to Freycinet. The 5–7 hour journey breaks for oyster tastings, local wines, and a leisurely lunch amongst the vineyards before arriving at your hotel mid-afternoon. Your driver handles navigation while you take in the coastal scenery and historic villages that dot the route.

5 hours – 7 hoursfrom AUD $1040
Devonport Cradle Mt Sightseeing tour
5.0 (3)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

Devonport Cradle Mt Sightseeing tour

A six to seven-hour guided outing from Devonport into Cradle Mountain's alpine landscape. You'll choose walking tracks matched to your fitness and schedule, spotting native animals, cascades and mountain lakes along the way. The drive itself is part of the experience, with stops in nearby villages if time allows. Built for visitors grabbing a day out of Tasmania without committing weeks to the wilderness.

6 hours – 7 hoursfrom AUD $270
Signature Bruny Island Tour - Hobart & SE Tasmania
5.0 (3)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia

Signature Bruny Island Tour - Hobart & SE Tasmania

A nine-hour tour of Bruny Island combining tastings at artisan producers with coastal exploration. The itinerary takes you through the island's thriving food scene—cheese, oysters, chocolate, honey, wine and whisky—before heading to Truganini Lookout for panoramic views across the strait. With fewer than six travellers per group, the pace is relaxed and flexible. Ferry transfers from Hobart and vehicle transport included; bring your own lunch or grab supplies at the Bruny Baker Fridge.

9 hoursfrom AUD $360
Tasmanian Local Private Guiding Service.
5.0 (2)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

Tasmanian Local Private Guiding Service.

A bespoke guiding service across Tasmania built around what matters to you. Your local guide spends 6–9 hours showing you the landscapes, heritage and producers that align with your interests—whether that's the Huon Valley's orchards, Tasman Peninsula's cliffs, Mt Field's alpine walks, MONA's provocations, or Bonorong's wildlife. The guide knows shortcuts, local favourites and has direct links to distillers, winemakers and operators across the region. Transport and water included; you shape the route.

6 hours – 9 hoursfrom AUD $1912
Hobart Signature Shore Excursion Small Group
5.0 (2)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
Australia

Hobart Signature Shore Excursion Small Group

This six-hour small-group shore excursion delivers a genuine taste of Tasmania beyond the cruise terminal. You'll visit Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary to encounter Tasmanian devils and hand-feed kangaroos, ascend Mt Wellington for sweeping views across Hobart and the surrounding landscape, and explore Richmond's colonial streetscape with its sandstone heritage buildings and local shops. A knowledgeable guide contextualises Tasmania's convict history and natural environment throughout, keeping numbers intimate rather than herding you onto a standard coach.

6 hoursfrom AUD $260
Richmond Village And Kunanyi and Mt Wellington Combo Tour
5.0 (2)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

Richmond Village And Kunanyi and Mt Wellington Combo Tour

This 7-hour combo tour covers two of Tasmania's standout attractions. You'll drive up Kunanyi/Mt Wellington to 1270 metres for sweeping views across Hobart and the Derwent River, then spend three hours wandering Richmond Village's Georgian streets, convict-era stonework, and Australia's oldest bridge. A local guide provides context throughout, and you'll score discounts at village shops and cafes. Bring layers for the peak; the summit can be bracing even when town is warm.

7 hoursfrom AUD $95
Bridestowe Lavender Farm Tour including Lunch
5.0 (2)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

Bridestowe Lavender Farm Tour including Lunch

Spend five hours at Bridestowe Lavender Farm, departing from Launceston in a climate-controlled coach. You'll explore Tasmania's premier lavender estate with a guided tour of its history, then participate in a hands-on workshop blending culinary and wellness applications of lavender. A talk and tasting session rounds out the morning before lunch (BYO or purchase on-site).

5 hoursfrom AUD $165
Bruny Island Day Tour Private Charter Service (3 days in advance)
5.0 (2)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

Bruny Island Day Tour Private Charter Service (3 days in advance)

A full-day private charter exploring Bruny Island off Tasmania's coast, combining coastal walks through national parkland with stops at artisan producers. Your driver guides you across rugged seascapes and clifftop vistas, then navigates the island's food scene—cheese makers, oyster farms, berry patches, whisky distilleries and vineyard cellar doors. Eight to nine hours total, including ferry passage. Book three days ahead.

8 hours – 9 hoursfrom AUD $1450
Mt Wellington Afternoon Small Group Driving Tour
5.0 (2)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

Mt Wellington Afternoon Small Group Driving Tour

This four-hour afternoon drive around Mt Wellington takes you through Tasmania's most dramatic viewpoints with a guide trained in local ecology and history. Starting from Hobart, you'll visit six carefully chosen stops across the mountain's slopes, encountering ancient snow gum forests, unusual rock formations, and sweeping views across the Derwent Valley and beyond. Small groups (max 10) travel in a comfortable air-conditioned coach, with short walks at each site keeping the pace relaxed and accessible.

4 hoursfrom AUD $85
Private Day Trips Bay of Fire From Launceston (3days in advance)
5.0 (1)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

Private Day Trips Bay of Fire From Launceston (3days in advance)

Explore Tasmania's Bay of Fire on a tailored nine-hour private excursion departing from Launceston. Your dedicated driver-guide shapes the itinerary around your interests, handling all transport logistics whilst you relax in a climate-controlled vehicle. Perfect for travellers seeking flexibility without the constraints of group schedules or public transport timings.

9 hoursfrom AUD $700
Bruny Island & The Margate Train: Food, Wildlife & Coastal View
5.0 (1)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

Bruny Island & The Margate Train: Food, Wildlife & Coastal View

Spend eight to nine hours exploring Tasmania's quieter corners with a small group and local guide. You'll cross to Bruny Island by ferry, taste oysters and honey from local producers, wander through Merediths Orchard, then backtrack to the Margate Train—a vintage locomotive site where you can browse independent shops and grab lunch at leisure. The day trades rigid itineraries for genuine wandering, mixing coastal scenery with off-the-radar stops that feel more like a road trip than a tour.

8 hours – 9 hoursfrom AUD $158
Cradle Mountain: Burnie Shore Excursion
5.0 (1)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
Australia

Cradle Mountain: Burnie Shore Excursion

This 6-hour shore excursion whisks you from Burnie directly into Tasmania's alpine heartland. You'll explore Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park, walking around Dove Lake with views of the dramatic peaks above. The tight timeline means 90 minutes each way on the road, leaving roughly 2.5 hours on foot and at key viewpoints. Park entry is included, and the small-group format keeps things intimate rather than rushed.

6 hoursfrom AUD $250
Cradle Mountain Day Tour Charter Service ( 3 days in advance)
5.0 (1)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

Cradle Mountain Day Tour Charter Service ( 3 days in advance)

This nine-hour charter departs Launceston for Tasmania's Cradle Mountain National Park, passing through Sheffield's mural-lined streets before reaching Dove Lake in the World Heritage wilderness area. You'll choose from several walking routes—ranging from half-hour circuits to two-hour loops—across forest, highland and open country with sweeping mountain and lakeside views. The return journey includes a stop at Ashgrove for tastings of local cheese.

9 hoursfrom AUD $1500
Cradle Mountain Day Trip from Hobart with Scenic Stops
5.0 (1)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
Australia

Cradle Mountain Day Trip from Hobart with Scenic Stops

A full-day excursion from Hobart to Cradle Mountain National Park, lasting 15 hours total. You'll travel through rural villages and eucalyptus forests with five hours of guided hiking around Dove Lake and into the high country. Wombats and wallabies regularly appear along the trails. An experienced local guide leads the way, and the air-conditioned coach includes water and park fees. Bring cash for meals in small towns en route.

15 hoursfrom AUD $250
Private Bruny Island Wine, Food,Sightseeing & Lighthouse Day Tour
5.0 (1)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

Private Bruny Island Wine, Food,Sightseeing & Lighthouse Day Tour

Spend ten hours exploring Bruny Island with a guide who grew up here, accessing places and stories most visitors miss. You'll taste oysters and local cheeses at sunrise, visit Australia's southernmost vineyard for lunch and wines, tour the historic Cape Bruny Lighthouse, and sample honey and chocolate at island producers. Everything's included—transport, meals, park entry, tastings—leaving you free to absorb the island's character from someone who actually knows it.

10 hoursfrom AUD $1250
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