Top Hobart Half-day Tours

Experience the natural beauty of the Hobart region on a downhill bike tour from the summit of Mt Wellington. With a guide, you’ll start your bike ride at the top of the mountain, elevation 4,160 feet (1,270 meters), where you can marvel at the panoramic view of the city and surrounding scenery before hopping on your bike and heading down the hill, pedaling all the way back to sea level. Select a departure time when booking.

Experience Hobart from the water on a 3-hour sailing tour by ocean-racing yacht. As you glide along the River Derwent, admire the city’s coastal scenery, look for wildlife and help the crew with tasks like trimming the sails or grinding the winch. Or, simply relax and enjoy the fresh air. Gourmet snacks will be served while you listen to tales about sailing on the high seas.

See Hobart’s top sights on a city tour by coach tram, a historical Hobart tram that’s been converted into a motorized coach. On either a morning or afternoon tour (select when booking), discover attractions like Sullivan’s Cove, St. David’s Cathedral, the Queens Domain, and Cascade Gardens. Admire the historic homes and pubs of Battery Point, and view Georgian warehouses that have been turned into restaurants and galleries at Salamanca Place.

Combine Australian wildlife with local history on this tour from Hobart to Bonorong Wildlife Park and the town of Richmond. At Bonorong, spot Tasmanian devils in the flesh, as well as other animals like koalas, kangaroos, and echidnas. In Richmond, learn about Tasmania’s convict history as you see historical sites like the Richmond Gaol, Richmond Bridge, and Georgian-style village.

Spend some time in the Richmond, one of Australia's most unique and historic towns dating back to the 1820s. Along with passing Richmond Goal, and crossing the Richmond Bridge, you’ll experience the colonial charm of the area with a guide who tells you about the city’s history during this Richmond historic tour from Hobart. Hotel pickup and drop-off, as well as round-trip transport by coach bus are included.

Importantly this tour goes to Bonorong Wildlife Park in the morning while the animals are in an active mode. Take a leisurely tour through the park learning interesting details about the Devils, Koalas, Kangaroos and many other native animals and birds. Bonorong Wildlife Park is the featured stop on our tour not just a port of call along the way to somewhere else. You spend quality time at the park. After Bonorong you go on a scenic countryside drive out to Richmond Historic Village for lunch. See the Richmond Bridge, Richmond Goal and the oldest Catholic Church in Australia (St Johns). Lots of galleries and interesting shops. Great coffee, cakes or pastries from the bakery. Sandwiches, Fish & Chips next door all at reasonable prices. Sweets and Treats is a must for old school candy and ice cream lovers. Hobart City, Salamanca, Battery Point and Mountain Lookout are included in this tour. Plenty of photo and bathroom stops.

Discover the past and modern-day highlights of Hobart on a 3-hour tour that combines a city history tour with a look around Salamanca and Battery Point.

Leave the busy streets of Hobart behind for a few hours and fly over to Maria Island, a serene, untouched hideaway for Tasmania’s native wildlife that’s only accessible by ferry or plane. Get to know the island’s endangered residents, including wombats, swift parrots and Tasmanian devils, and walk around its ancient gumtree forests. On the way over, take in Tasmania’s gorgeous east coast – including the pink granite mountains of Freycinet National Park and the white sands beach at Wineglass Bay.

Sail to Barnes Bay on Bruny Island as the sea, sky and landscape transform with the shifting angle of the sun. See shadows lengthen across rock faces on the shoreline as they are gradually silhouetted against a golden sky. See clouds stretch across the infinite sky, aflame and glowing with every conceivable colour and watch as the sea mirrors the changing sky. Enjoy local wines or premium beers and a cheese platter as we moor in a sheltered bay. The light during Tasmania’s long summer twilight hours provides the perfect opportunity to take some truly memorable photographs. Take the helm and participate in the excitement of sailing the vessel, or simply relax in comfort and enjoy the sumptuous scenery.

Sail the D’Entrecasteaux Channel around north Bruny Island, typically stopping at some of the special bays and inlets the Island has to offer.  Dolphins, seals, and whales (in season) are often sighted, which along with the stunning scenery, compete for your attention. The best route will be determined for the day’s conditions, although we will always find a sheltered bay to anchor in where you can enjoy a lunch of Tasmanian food and beverages and take the opportunity to swim or sight-see ashore. On a day trip you can learn a little about how to sail and take the helm, man the winches and immerse yourself in the excitement of sailing the vessel. Alternately you can  just sit back and relax in comfort or swim at Nebraska beach.

Sail the Derwent River from Hobart  Channel, typically stopping at some of the special bays and inlets along the way.  Dolphins, seals, and whales (in season) are often sighted, which along with the stunning scenery, compete for your attention. The best route will be determined for the day’s conditions, although we will always find a sheltered bay to anchor in where you can enjoy a lunch of Tasmanian food and beverages and take the opportunity to swim or sight-see ashore. On a day trip you can learn a little about how to sail and take the helm, man the winches and immerse yourself in the excitement of sailing the vessel. Alternately you can  just sit back and relax in comfort .

Ride a mountain bike down the foothills of Mount Wellington Experience the beauty of the Tasmanian bush and see some local wildlife Partake in a unique Hobart mountain biking beer-drinking tradition

A perfect introduction to Hobart full of highlights and hidden treasures. Learn about the fascinating Indigenous and colonial history through fun, informative tales. Walk the streets of Salamanca and Battery Point, local markets, galleries and villages, meet the makers and get orientated on this personalised urban experience. Tour Highlights & Inclusions: - Expert Localing host - Walking tour of Salamanca & Battery Point - Historic boulevards of downtown Hobart - Vibrant local neighbourhoods - Local brewers, distillers and makers - Morning or afternoon tea - Hobart history and orientation - Meet locals at the centre of culture and industry - Standard activity and admission expenses - Insightful, vivid storytelling

Our shore excursion is the best way to see Hobart when in port for the day.  See all the highlights the most populated city in the state has to offer in this half day tour.

This shuttle will take you out to Brighton to visit Tasmania’s iconic Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary, run by a passionate team of wildlife warriors. Here you will have 2 hours to wander through the grounds of the sanctuary, home of a large range of native Australian and Tasmanian wildlife. Some of the residents include the unique and endangered Tasmanian Devil, Wombats, Koalas, Quolls, Possums, Echidnas and a large range of bird species. You can also get up close and personal with their mob of Kangaroos and Wallabies and we recommend a conversation with Fred, the Sulphur-Crested Cockatoo, who is over 105 years old!

After departing Hobart, you will journey out to the historic town of Richmond, in small buses, for 2-hours where you will gain an insight into the early convict days that preceded Port Arthur at the oldest goal in Tasmania and see the oldest convict constructed sandstone bridge still in use in Australia. You will get the opportunity to wander around (un-escorted) and explore the quaint little hamlet of Richmond with its numerous old and heritage-listed buildings, galleries, and antique shops. You will then travel to Brighton to visit the iconic Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary for a further 2-hours. Here you can get up close and personal with some of Tasmania’s native wildlife, including its unique Tasmanian Devil, Wombats, Koalas, Quolls, Possums, Echidnas and a large range of bird species. Check Out their mob of Kangaroos and Wallabies and we recommend a conversation with Fred, the sulphur crested cockatoo, who is over 105 years old!

Our shuttle will take you 30 minutes outside of Hobart through the Coal River Valley to the beautiful historic town of Richmond where you will spend 2 hours exploring (unescorted) on your own. Here you will be able to gain an insight into the early convict days, that preceded Port Arthur, by taking a tour of the oldest goal in Tasmania. If you present your tour bus identity card at the goal you will receive a discount on the admission charge. Take a stroll down to the river to see the oldest convict constructed sandstone bridge still in use in Australia and the oldest Catholic Church in Australia, St. John’s. Wander around and explore the quaint little hamlet of Richmond with its numerous heritage-listed buildings, galleries, antique shops, café and restaurants. Also popular is the Old Hobart Town Model Village a garden model display of Hobart depicting life there in the 1820s. Once again your tour bus identity card will get you a discount.

Climb up Mount Wellington on a half-day hiking tour from Fern Tree that gives you the chance to stand at the summit of this 4,170-foot (1,271-meter) mountain outside the city. With two hiking guides, you'll trek uphill, passing by waterfalls and admiring the lush environment dotted with wildflowers.