Hobart Highlights Day Tour: See Mt. Wellington, Salamanca Market, and More!
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32 Ratings
Hobart
Embark on a captivating Hobart Highlights Day Tour and uncover the beauty of Mt. Wellington, Salamanca Market, Coal River Valley, Richmond, and Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary!
Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Kunanyi - Our first destination is the awe-inspiring kunanyi, also known as Mt. Wellington, where you can indulge in the renowned pristine air of Tasmania. Ascend to the pinnacle at 1272m and be mesmerized by the breathtaking panoramic view of Hobart and its picturesque surroundings. Don’t miss the opportunity to capture the perfect Instagram-worthy selfie against this stunning backdrop og Hobart and beyond.
What's Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off within 5km of the city center
  • Exploration time in the historic town of Richmond
  • Knowledgeable driver/guide
  • Visit to the summit of kunanyi (Mt Wellington) with time to explore
  • Live commentary during the tour
  • Experience the famous Saturday Salamanca Market
  • Comfortable travel in an air-conditioned minivan
  • Comprehensive city loop tour including major attractions
What's Not Included
  • Lunch and drinks not included.
  • Entrance fees to Bonorong - Adult $33.50, Child $19.50
Additional Information

We kick off the day with a guided circuit tour of the city, shedding light on Hobart’s key sights. Our initial stop is the majestic kunanyi, or Mt. Wellington, towering 1272m above sea level, which offers an incomparable bird’s eye view of Hobart and nearby regions.

We then make our way to the famous Salamanca Market, a Saturday-only affair.

Post-market, our itinerary takes us through the picturesque Coal River Valley wineries. We take a swift detour to the award-winning Wicked Cheese before heading to Richmond, a town steeped in convict lore. This quaint town hosts a variety of delightful eateries, an ideal locale for a lunch stop.

Capping off our eventful day is a visit to the Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary. Here, you can mingle with kangaroos and other indigenous wildlife, with the unique opportunity to see the infamous Tasmanian Devil.

  • Salamanca Market on Saturday’s only.
  • If the Weather is poor and cloud/snow has covered Mt Wellington, Rosny lookout or Mt Nelson will be it’s substitute.
  • Operates in most weather conditions, please dress appropriately.
  • Entry to Bonorong at own cost.
  • This tour is designed to cover the major tourist attractions around Hobart.
  • Pickup starts before tour start time.
  • Note for Cruise ship passengers Only - Book the “Shore Excursion 5 of Hobart’s Best”, that tour is tailored for arrivals and departure times and port pick ups.
Location
Tasmanian Travel & Information Centre
Elizabeth Street
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Robertoemilio
Mar 11, 2024
Enjoyable - Very good tour, the driver, the choice of sites timing. The only negative was the old bus broke down, but they were quick to get another one while we did beer testing
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Daydream49211912297
Mar 8, 2024
Best Tour on our 21 day trip! - Andrew was a great guide. He was able to share so much! It was my favorite tour of our 21 days on vacation. We got to feed the kangaroo at the Sanctuary, visit Richmond,and see so many sites. His knowledge really was what made the tour.
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Jmsaathoff
Feb 25, 2024
Great way to see Hobart and surrounding area - We had Andrew as our driver for this tour and he did an excellent job start to finish. He changed the order of our stops and took us to the animal sanctuary first. What a great place! For an American we got to see animals we don’t normally experience up close and personal. As we drive to the next stop of Richmond, Andrew told us all about the countryside. It was very informative. Richmond turned out to be the hidden gem of the tour. Made us want to go back and visit with the rich history and unique assortment of shops and restaurants. Andrew then dropped us by The Wicked Cheese store to sample and purchase some locally made cheese. From there Andrew showed off his driving skills as he drove to the top of Mt. Wellington going up a twisting, turning., road that put a lump in your throat. As we headed back into Hobart Andrew gave us all of the history of the town and pointed out unique buildings and told us which restaurants we might want to visit before getting on our ship again. Overall a great use of our time.
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391kevinw391
Feb 25, 2024
Great overall experience of Hobart! - A terrific time seeing the sites of Hobart. Annie was a great guide, and a full/fun day was made really enjoyable. Definitely recommend.
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Terrivic
Dec 15, 2023
Worth doing - Excellent tour. Need more time in Richmond. So much to see there. Well worth it. Great communication
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Z4114zsmonicac
Dec 6, 2023
Tassie Tours above and beyond the tasman - Fantastic 2 days of touring with Tassie Tours, did the Hobart Highlights and next day the Port Arthur tour. Our Tour guide was (Peter) a very knowledgeable local guide and top bloke who had many historical stories to keep the crowd entertained, I would highly recommend..
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Joannapt6233lk
Oct 29, 2023
Very satisfied tour - Very memorable and fun day. Our travel guide and driver Anni was amazing. She was very professional, pleasant, informative, friendly and feel very safe. Mt Wellington and the other places we went were great choices. Overall we were very satisfied. Highly recommended Tassie Tours👍
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Gohll312
Sep 23, 2023
Enjoyable tour - Nice overview of the city except for Mt Wellington, it was very cloudy and view was not clear. Anne was a good guide 👍
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Αlαríc
Sep 9, 2023
Captivating chronicle of historical Hobart - An extraordinary guide of the tourist attractions of the Tasmanian capital and a grippingly narrated account of hobart history for any tourist, without reservation, this should be your first port of call. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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Elizabeth
Feb 22, 2024
Could have been so much better. - On all other tours we had commentary throughout. Also, we would have appreciated him giving us the itinerary for the day. He just seemed disinterested and going through the motions of just driving. I heard him get after a passenger who asked for more information.
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