Hand-picked tours across Tasmania
Our team has been pulling together the best small-group tours, day trips and multi-day adventures around Tasmania for years. Mick reads the traveller reviews before any tour earns a spot on this page — if a tour's a dud, it doesn't get listed.

3 day Bay of Fires Photography Workshop from Hobart
A three-day guided photography workshop based at Panorama Resort in St Helens, exploring Tasmania's Bay of Fires. Work with a professional photographer to capture dawn light on dramatic coastlines, nocturnal skies, wildlife and native forest. Days combine beach shooting with rainforest visits to St Columba Falls for waterfall and macro work. Includes accommodation, meals, park entry and transport—everything you need to focus on composition rather than logistics.

Mt Wellington Afternoon Small Group Driving Tour
Spend four hours exploring Mount Wellington's ridgeline with a knowledgeable local guide trained in environmental science. This small-group tour (maximum ten people) hits six vantage points across the peak, moving through snow gum woodlands and past striking geological formations. You'll hear stories woven into the landscape while stopping for short walks and photographs. The route mixes driving with easy walking, so expect plenty of time soaking in panoramic views rather than strenuous trekking.

Tasmanian Local Private Guiding Service.
A locally-guided private tour across southern Tasmania tailored to your interests, running 6–9 hours from Hobart. Your guide draws on deep knowledge of the region's history, natural landmarks and hidden spots—from the Huon Valley and Mt Wellington to Bonorong wildlife sanctuary, distilleries and MONA. The itinerary is built around what matters to you, not a fixed script, with transport and bottled water included throughout.

Bridestowe Lavender Farm Tour including Lunch
Spend five hours at Bridestowe Lavender Farm departing from Launceston. Travel via air-conditioned coach to Tasmania's sprawling purple fields, where you'll learn the farm's heritage, try your hand at lavender-infused cookery, and join a wellness workshop focused on the plant's practical uses. The day combines botany, culinary experimentation, and hands-on craft work in one of Australia's most fragrant destinations.

wulinantikala / Cradle Mountain Hiking Tour - 4 Days
Walk the high country around Cradle Mountain, Tasmania's most celebrated summit, over four days in the World Heritage wilderness. Based from Launceston, you'll trek through alpine moorland and ancient buttongrass plains with two experienced guides, staying in comfortable lodges and eating well between days on the trail. This is serious walking in raw, untamed landscape—not a gentle stroll.

Richmond Village And Kunanyi and Mt Wellington Combo Tour
Scale Hobart's highest peak at 1270 metres, then wander the Georgian streets of Richmond in a single seven-hour outing. You'll reach kunanyi/Mt Wellington's windswept summit for sweeping views across the Derwent, then drop into one of Australia's oldest European settlements to examine convict-era stonework and browse independent shops. A local driver guides both legs, unlocking discounts at Richmond's best haunts.

Launceston Hollybank Tree Ropes Experience
Test yourself on Tasmania's premier outdoor ropes park, situated 20 minutes from Launceston. Five self-guided courses thread through native forest, ranging from a gentle two-metre start to a heart-pounding 25-metre circuit. You'll navigate wobbling bridges, tightrope sections, and cargo nets at your own pace over two and a half hours. Designed for ages eight and up, it's equally suited to those seeking pure adrenaline and those wanting to quietly confront their nerves among the blue gums.

Bruny Island Day Tour Private Charter Service (3 days in advance)
Spend a full day exploring Tasmania's Bruny Island on a private charter with your own driver-guide. You'll cross by ferry to discover dramatic coastal cliffs, walk through protected parkland, and sample the island's celebrated producers—artisan cheese makers, oyster farms, berry growers, and craft distilleries. The eight to nine-hour experience suits all fitness levels and families with young children.

Cradle Mountain Day Tour Charter Service ( 3 days in advance)
This nine-hour charter departs Launceston and heads south into Tasmania's high country. You'll pass through Sheffield's mural-lined streets before climbing into Cradle Mountain National Park, part of the World Heritage Wilderness Area. The drive takes roughly two and a half hours through forest and highland terrain to reach Dove Lake, where you pick your own walking route—anywhere from a quick half-hour loop to a two-hour circuit with unobstructed views of the ranges and water. On the way back, stop at Ashgrove for tastings of local cheese.

Maria Island 3 hours and 30 mins Scenic Cruise
A 3.5-hour wildlife cruise departing Triabunna that tracks seals, dolphins, sea eagles, and seasonal whales around Maria Island National Park. Led by professional scientists, the vessel carries small groups (24–30 max) with onboard comfort facilities and complimentary hot drinks. You'll navigate Tasmania's dramatic coastline while a guide unpacks the geology and marine ecology live. Bring your own lunch or purchase snacks and alcohol aboard.

3 Day Private Tour in Tasmania
A bespoke three-day exploration of Tasmania's most compelling regions around Hobart, led by the same local guide throughout. Skip the coach tours and their fixed itineraries—this private experience adapts to your interests, whether that's wilderness, heritage, or coastal scenery. You'll cover significant ground with genuine locals who know where to linger and where to move on, building real rapport over the three days whilst accessing Tasmania's character beyond the usual stops.

Highlights of Tasmania Group 7 Days Touring Package
A seven-day guided journey through Tasmania's most compelling landscapes, departing Hobart and concluding in Launceston. You'll spend four nights exploring the island's southeast via small-group coach—threading through Port Arthur's convict history, Wineglass Bay's dramatic coastline, Freycinet's granite peaks, and Mt Field's alpine forest. A lunch cruise to Peppermint Bay and wildlife encounters at Bonorong break up the touring. Five nights' accommodation, select meals, and airport transfers are included.

3-Day Cradle Mountain Photography Workshop
Chase light across Tasmania's alpine landscape on this three-day photography workshop centred on Cradle Mountain. You'll shoot Dove Lake at dawn and dusk, track Tasmanian Devils at a wildlife park, explore moss-draped rainforest, and photograph heritage mountain structures. A professional guide leads you through backcountry routes and manages logistics—accommodation, meals, and transport included—so you focus on composition and light rather than logistics.

Private Day Trips Bay of Fire From Launceston (3days in advance)
A nine-hour private outing exploring Tasmania's Bay of Fire from Launceston, tailored to your interests. Travel in your own air-conditioned vehicle with a dedicated driver-guide who knows the region well. You'll set your own pace across dramatic coastal scenery, granite boulders, and secluded beaches without the constraints of group schedules. Perfect for those wanting flexibility and personalised attention throughout the day.

Death By Chocolate Experience in Richmond, Tasmania
Spend 90 minutes in Richmond exploring how artisan chocolate comes together from bean to bar, using Australian-grown cacao. You'll work alongside the chocolatier, dip into vats of freshly tempered chocolate, taste unreleased batches, and sip a hot drink of your choice. It's a hands-on crash course in flavour development and technique, perfect if you actually want to understand what makes chocolate taste the way it does.

Bruny Island & The Margate Train: Food, Wildlife & Coastal View
This 8–9 hour small-group outing pairs Bruny Island's coastal and wildlife attractions with mainland stops including the Margate Train heritage site and Merediths Orchard. You'll taste local honey and oysters at a relaxed pace, break for lunch near the vintage locomotive, and explore boutique shops without rushing. A local guide shapes the day around what interests you, making it feel less like a scheduled tour and more like a day out with someone who knows the region well.

Cradle Mountain: Burnie Shore Excursion
A compact Highland escape from Burnie that shoots straight into Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park. Your six hours splits between a 90-minute drive each way and a guided walk around Dove Lake, where you'll stand beneath the mountain's dramatic ridgeline and explore the heritage Boatshed. Small-group format keeps things intimate, park entry's sorted, and you'll be back aboard before the ship weighs anchor.

3 Day Tassie Tour Bundle Hobart, Wineglass Bay and Bruny Island
Pack three distinctly different Tasmanian experiences into one guided tour: Bruny Island's secluded beaches and native wildlife, Hobart's Saturday markets and colonial villages, and the postcard-perfect arc of Wineglass Bay. This three-day bundle handles transport and logistics so you arrive with minimal planning. Local guides navigate you through rainforest walks, coastal drives, and small-town charm whilst an air-conditioned vehicle does the heavy lifting between stops. See why Tasmania's east coast and island communities feel genuinely separate from the mainland.

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.

Private Bruny Island Wine, Food,Sightseeing & Lighthouse Day Tour
Spend ten hours exploring Bruny Island with a guide who literally grew up there. You'll taste oysters and artisan cheese at dawn, sip wines at Tasmania's southernmost vineyard over lunch, visit Cape Bruny Lighthouse—where your guide's family once kept watch—and sample honey and chocolate from island makers. Everything's included: transport from your hotel, park passes, meals, tastings, the lot. Small groups, local stories, no tourist veneer.

4-Day Private Tasmania Wilderness and Whiskey walks.
A small-group walking tour across Tasmania's wilderness, pairing day hikes with distillery visits over four days. You'll trek through carefully selected landscapes with a local guide who adjusts the route to suit your group's fitness and interests. Each day includes lunch and tastings at whiskey producers, with private transport between walks and your Hobart base. Groups run between 2 and 10 people, keeping things intimate and allowing real conversation about the country you're moving through.

Hobart and Surrounds Photography Workshop
A three-and-a-half-hour photography workshop across Hobart's Eastern Shore and Mt Wellington foothills, timed to capture the city's sunset transformation. Led by a professional photographer, the session suits beginners through intermediate shooters keen to refine their technique in genuinely striking locations. You'll scout lesser-known vantage points in the hills before positioning yourself for golden-hour and twilight shots as the urban landscape illuminates against the mountain's silhouette. Bring your own camera and tripod (loan available) and expect practical, on-location guidance tailored to your skill level.

Maria Island Cruise and Guided Walk Day Tour with Lunch and Drinks
Spend eight hours exploring Maria Island National Park from Triabunna, an hour south of Hobart. A four-hour cruise circles the island's coves and coastline whilst you spot fur seals, dolphins, wombats, kangaroos and migrating whales. Anchor in a sheltered bay for lunch—fresh salads and Tasmanian wines—then join a guided walk through the Darlington convict settlement, a UNESCO heritage site. The boat holds just 24 people, allowing genuine elbow room to move about.

Easy Bike Tour - Mt Wellington Summit Descent & Rainforest Ride
Descend Mt Wellington by mountain bike across two distinct rides in four hours. Start with a guided bus ascent to 1270 metres, then tackle a 6 km sealed descent with sweeping views across Tasmania. Follow with an 11 km off-road trail through cool temperate rainforest, where you'll pedal past towering eucalypts, tree ferns, cascades and historic stone aqueducts. A local guide narrates the landscape's ecology and heritage throughout, with a café stop halfway through. Finishes at the Hobart office.

4 Day Wild Tasmania Tour / Wildlife, Nature, Hiking / Inc. Accom
A four-day loop from Hobart that tracks Tasmania's wildest corners on foot and by vehicle. You'll chase platypuses, wombats and wallabies through their natural habitat, stay in lakeside lodges and bush cabins, and tackle serious hikes across Cradle Mountain and down to Wineglass Bay. The small group format—capped at 13 people—means you move at a pace that lets wildlife reveal itself rather than rushing past it. Accommodation, most transport and park entry are sorted; you bring fitness and patience.

Private Wine and Beverage Tours in Tasmania
Tailor your own Tasmanian wine exploration with a private guide steering you through four distinct touring options across the island's acclaimed regions. Over 7–10 hours, you'll visit cellar doors and producers at your own pace, choosing which vineyards to linger at, where to break for lunch, and what to taste. Groups cap at seven, meaning genuine flexibility—your itinerary, your timing, your appetite.

Freycinet Walking Tour
A guided 5.5-hour walk and boat journey through Freycinet National Park led by someone who knows these trails intimately. You'll trek to Wineglass Bay and explore quieter pockets of the park, with a boat ride included to access different sections. Everything's sorted—pack, waterproof jacket, snacks and lunch provided—so you just show up and walk.

Deep-to-Dish: Tasmanian Seafood Experience
Watch Tasmanian divers pull seafood straight from the ocean, then eat it. This four-and-a-half-hour charter combines the catch with expert preparation, giving you rock lobster, oysters, mussels, urchin and abalone alongside local cheeses, produce and wine. You'll taste what commercial fishers have spent years perfecting, prepared fresh while you watch from the boat.

Richmond and Wine Tour
Spend a full day exploring Tasmania's Wine Country south of Hobart, visiting four family-run wineries for guided tastings of cool-climate drops, stopping at a celebrated cheese maker, and enjoying a long lunch paired with local wines at Puddleduck Vineyard. The 7.5-hour small-group tour (capped at 13 people) departs the Tasmanian Visitor Information Centre at 9:30 AM and includes time to wander the Georgian architecture and independent shops of historic Richmond Village, where you can duck into the local spirits bar if wine isn't your thing.

Tasmanian Seafood Gourmet Full-Day Cruise Including Lunch
Spend eight hours aboard a small boat off Bruny Island watching your guide harvest abalone and sea urchin from the ocean floor, then eat them within hours of collection. The chef prepares lobster, calamari, oysters and urchin roe on deck while you sip local wine and beer against the Tasmanian coastline. Limited to twelve passengers, this is seafood at its source—no middleman, no delay between water and plate.

Transfer from Launceston to Cradle Mountain
A licensed shuttle service connecting Launceston airport to Cradle Mountain National Park over two hours. Your driver knows Tasmania intimately and points out landmarks en route, including Sheffield, the gateway town to the park. The service caters especially to Overland Track walkers arriving by air, and return trips back to Launceston can be arranged. Perfect for bypassing the drive yourself and arriving refreshed at your accommodation.

Tasman Peninsula Small-Group Guided Tour From Hobart
Spend seven and a half hours exploring Tasmania's Tasman Peninsula with a small group and driver-guide. You'll visit Port Arthur's convict-era ruins, walk coastal tracks past sea cliffs, and scan the water for wildlife. The tour includes hotel collection and on-board commentary, with a photographer capturing moments along the way. Lunch isn't provided, so bring supplies or plan a stop.

Valleys of Vino Full Day Tour
Spend a full day touring four carefully selected wineries across Australia's wine country, tasting at each cellar door with a chef-prepared lunch and local cheese tastings built into the experience. Travel in air-conditioned comfort between stops, moving at a relaxed pace with a small group who genuinely know the vineyard owners. Whether you're a curious drinker or hunting for something rare, there are no surprise costs—tastings, lunch, dessert, and water all included.

10 Days Ultimate Guided Tour of Tasmania - Comfort Tour
Ten days tracking through Tasmania's most compelling landscapes—from the peaks of Cradle Mountain to Freycinet's granite cliffs—with side trips into the remote Tarkine wilderness. You'll stay in comfortable motels, walk at an easy-to-moderate pace, and spend time with Tasmanian devils at Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary. The Gordon River cruise and Port Arthur's convict history round out the itinerary. An eco-certified operator runs the show, meaning your accommodation and activity choices actively support conservation.

7- 8 Hour StelaVino Guided Wine Tours From Hobart, Tasmania
Explore two of Hobart's three wine regions—Derwent Valley, Coal River Valley, and Huon Valley—guided by Steliano, a veteran with nearly five decades in Australian viticulture. You'll learn to evaluate wines using practical frameworks, visit local producers, and break for lunch in Richmond where you choose your own meals and tastings. The 7.5-hour tour runs daily except Sundays and major holidays, with complimentary cheese and water. Minimum four guests required.

Day Keeper Tour
Spend 45 minutes at Devils@Cradle sanctuary in Tasmania with a knowledgeable guide observing Tasmanian devils in their natural daytime routines. Watch them rest in dens, bask in the sun, wrestle with each other, or dig for meals while learning about their behaviour and the site's conservation efforts. You'll move at your own pace through the grounds, getting close views of these remarkable marsupials and understanding the work that keeps them thriving.

Signature Saturday Wine Tour
Start your Saturday at Salamanca Market, then venture into Tasmania's wine region on this five-and-a-half-hour small-group tour. You'll taste wines at three cellar doors, including Puddleduck Vineyard where cheese comes with the experience, sample offerings at Wicked Cheese Co., and have breathing room to explore Richmond's colonial streetscape. Your local guide provides running commentary throughout. Maximum 13 people keeps the pace relaxed and conversation flowing.

Bruny Island Small-Group Guided Tour From Hobart
A full-day guided excursion to Bruny Island combines coastal exploration with local food stops. Departing from Hobart, this seven-to-eight-hour small-group tour crosses by ferry to an island of dramatic sea cliffs, sheltered beaches, and temperate rainforest. You'll search for white wallabies and sea eagles, then venture into the island's food scene—oyster farms, independent bakeries, and cool-climate vineyards. Hotel collection and drop-off included; bring funds for tastings.

Hobart Kayak Tour
Paddle through Hobart's working harbour on a 2.5-hour guided kayak tour that reveals the city from the water. Starting from the waterfront, you'll navigate past colonial mansions, heritage tall ships, and working docks whilst spotting local wildlife—seals, dolphins, and starfish in clear shallows. An expert guide provides paddling instruction and local knowledge throughout. All equipment included; no experience needed, just basic fitness.
