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Shore Excursion: Hobart's Best In Half A Day

4.2 (11)
Brighton, AU
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Shore Excursion: Hobart's Best In Half A Day

4.2 (11)
Brighton, AU
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Embark on a thrilling shore excursion in Hobart and discover the best sights in just half a day. This specially curated tour is designed exclusively for cruise ship passengers, ensuring you make the most of your time in this beautiful city. Begin your adventure with a city loop tour, exploring the streets of Hobart while our expert guides provide captivating commentary on its major attractions and landmarks. Next, experience the vibrant atmosphere of the iconic Salamanca Market, showcasing the finest Tasmanian art, local produce, and live buskers. Journey through the scenic Coal River Valley wine region before arriving at the historic township of Richmond, famous for its convict history and picturesque architecture. Take a moment to savor the charming eateries and visit Australia's oldest bridge and Catholic church. Finally, rendezvous with friendly kangaroos and other fascinating wildlife at the Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary. Don't miss the chance to witness the iconic Tasmanian Devil up close!

About this experience

  • Free Cancellation For a full refund cancel at least before the start of your booking
  • Admission Not Included
  • 4 hours 30 minutes
  • Suitable for 1-15 Participants
  • Private Tour, Small Group Tour
  • Guided Experience
  • Get up close and personal with friendly kangaroos
  • Admire Australia's oldest bridge and Catholic church
  • Experience the renowned Salamanca Market
  • Explore the historic township of Richmond
  • Witness the fascinating Tasmanian Devil
  • Time at Richmond to explore the town
  • Pickup and drop-off from the cruise terminal
  • Driver/guide
  • Live commentary on board
  • Transport by air-conditioned minivan
  • Food and drinks not included
  • Entrance fees to Bonorong (Adult $33.50, Child $19.50) not included.

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Introduction

Discover the best of Hobart in just half a day with the Shore Excursion: Hobart's Best In Half A Day tour. Designed especially for cruise ship passengers, this tour offers an unforgettable experience in Tasmania's capital city. From exploring the historic streets of Hobart and visiting its major attractions to indulging in delicious local cuisine and getting up close with Australian wildlife, this itinerary has it all.

What to expect?

On this tour, you can anticipate a well-rounded and immersive experience of Hobart. Begin with a city loop tour, where knowledgeable guides will provide captivating commentary as you explore the city's streets and significant landmarks. Then, venture to the renowned Salamanca Market (available on Saturdays only) and immerse yourself in the vibrant Tasmanian culture. From art to local produce, talented buskers to unique souvenirs, the market offers a delightful array of experiences. Next, journey through the scenic Coal River Valley wine region and learn about Tasmania's thriving wine industry. Marvel at the magnificent sandstone and colonial buildings of the historic township of Richmond, known for its rich convict history. Here, you can admire Australia's oldest bridge, visit the Catholic church, and enjoy a leisurely lunch at one of the charming local eateries. The highlight of the tour awaits at the Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary. Get up close and personal with friendly kangaroos and other fascinating Tasmanian and Australian wildlife. Don't miss the chance to witness the famous Tasmanian Devil, a true highlight even for the locals.

Who is this for?

The Shore Excursion: Hobart's Best In Half A Day tour caters to cruise ship passengers looking for an enriching and time-efficient experience in Hobart. Whether you're a history enthusiast, nature lover, or food connoisseur, this tour offers something for everyone. It's perfect for travelers who want to make the most of their limited time in Hobart without compromising on experiencing the city's major highlights and attractions.

Why book this?

This tour stands out for various reasons. Firstly, it is tailored specifically for cruise ship passengers, ensuring efficiency and convenience. Secondly, the itinerary covers a range of experiences, including a city tour, market visit, wine region exploration, historic township visit, and wildlife encounter. It offers a well-rounded perspective on Hobart's culture, history, natural beauty, and wildlife. Moreover, the knowledgeable guides provide engaging commentary, enhancing your understanding and appreciation of the city's attractions. The inclusion of the Salamanca Market allows you to immerse yourself in the local culture and support Tasmanian artisans and producers. The visit to Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary provides a unique opportunity to get up close with iconic Australian wildlife, creating unforgettable memories.

Good to know

The Shore Excursion: Hobart's Best In Half A Day tour has a total duration of 270 minutes, ensuring you have enough time to fully enjoy each experience. The tour is inclusive of various elements, with details provided upon booking. It's recommended to wear comfortable clothing and shoes suitable for walking. Don't forget your camera to capture the stunning landscapes and wildlife encounters along the way.

Reviews

Travelers who have experienced this tour rave about its comprehensive itinerary and knowledgeable guides. They appreciate the opportunity to explore Hobart's major attractions, visit the Salamanca Market, and indulge in delicious local cuisine in Richmond. The highlight for many is the visit to Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary, where they get to interact with friendly kangaroos and witness the famous Tasmanian Devil. Overall, customers rate this tour highly for its value, immersive experiences, and the opportunity to make the most of their time in Hobart.

How long before the event do I need to book?

  • You can book at any time before the event

Vouchers accepted in the following formats

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Your Itinerary

Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary

we'll start our date at Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary. Get up close and personal with the friendly kangaroos and other fascinating Tasmanian and Australian wildlife. Don't miss the chance to witness the famous Tasmanian Devil, a true highlight even for locals!

Admission Not Included

Richmond

Then, we will proceed to the historic township of Richmond, which is rich in convict history and showcases magnificent sandstone and colonial buildings. Here, you will have the opportunity to admire Australia's oldest bridge and Catholic church. Richmond is also home to numerous charming eateries, making it the perfect spot for our lunch break. Additionally, we highly recommend visiting the Drink Tasmania Tasting House, where you can indulge in tastings of the region's finest wines, whisky, and local produce.

Salamanca Market

This tour also includes a city loop tour where we will provide guided commentary as we explore the streets of Hobart and visit its major attractions and landmarks. On Saturdays, we'll venture to the renowned Salamanca Market. This world-class market showcases the very best of Tasmanian culture, offering a delightful array of art, local produce, talented buskers, unique souvenirs, refreshing beverages, and much more!

Reviews

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4.2 (11)

Daniel M

Andrew our tour guide was excellent. His personal knowledge of the area was outstanding. He has a great personality and the right amount of humor for this job. The tour itself was has it states the highlights of Hobart and it was right on and well worth our time and money. Thanks to Andrew for a great time.

Carl_H

We had a great time on the tour. Our first time in Hobart an we enjoyed the sights, very clean and well kept area, especially enjoyed the Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary. Our driver/tour guide Mark was very knowledgeable, personable, and interacted well with guests.

Gina_E

Driver was personable and informative. Bonorong didn’t have as many animals as I’d hoped but I admire the work they do and we were happy we visited.

Mountainman827

4 hour tour of sanctuary. Got to see lots of wildlife and beautiful countryside. Great tour guide on bus. Was little sad seeing animals in pens some were pretty stressed

ozJOHNau

After getting off the cruise we were great by the lovely driver and guide - she was friendly and didn’t just speak to talk - having been to Hobart before it was nice The structure was good too - she knew the weather - it was already pretty warm , so we went to the Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary. As the animals would sleep later in the day The entrance fee is t included, but the money goes to keeping the place in operation- was so nice to see the animals interacting with the visitors Richmond was next on the list - nice town with the famous bridge and scallop pies - YUM And the last spot was Mt Wellington- perfect weather and amazing views around Hobart Glad I booked this trip

Russell_W

Our Driver Is A Nice Enough Guy ... Did Appreciate Him Driving, But Didn't Seem To Be All Present. He was Really Really Quiet & When We Asked Questions, He Really Didn't Seem To Know Much .. I appreciate him taking us to MONA & going to Mona was the Best part of our Excursion ! Highly recommend MONA to Anyone Going To Hobart ! :-)

Finbarr G

The guide, Rodney lead the tour with such flair, he told us the history of a lot if areas and buildings & he shared his fondness of Tasmania by describing the scenic views, the history & the culture. The markets were a delight to visit and the splendar of the beautiful mountain, Wellington was one if my favourite activities. Thank-you.

David_F

We thoroughly enjoyed this tour. The driver was helpful and informative. Seeing and being able to feed the kangaroos and see the wombats, koala bears and Tasmin Devils helped to make our trip to Australia. We would have liked more time at the sanctuary, but appreciate this was only a half day trip. Thanks.

Nicolas_E

We enjoyed the tour to the various places and the driver was helpful and knowledgeable of the areas we went to

TXwonderer

The visit to Bonorong Sanctuary was really fun. We saw Tasmanian devils, wombats, koalas and a lot of kangaroos. We then visited Richmond. Richmond is a quaint little town and has a lot of shops. We only had one hour in Richmond, so we didn’t get to do much. We did try scallop pie in the Richmond Bakery as recommended by our tour guide. It was a very enjoyable lunch. Half a day is a bit short for the Hobart visit. If Tassie can offer a 6-hour tour and allow a little more time in Richmond that will be great.
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2024-04-23 22:16