Hobart Highlights Day Tour
Battery Point, Tasmania
Get ready for a day of Culture, lifestyle, art, adventure, nature, produce and wildlife, as you leave no stone unturned.
City Highlights Tour including Mt. Wellington, Salamanca Market, Richmond, and optional Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary
This full-day tour from Hobart suits visitors interested in nature, local culture, and Tasmanian history.
Highlights
- View the panorama from the summit of Mt. Wellington
- Explore Salamanca Market on Saturdays
- Optional visit to Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary to see Tasmanian wildlife
- Discover Richmond’s convict history and heritage buildings
Description
Begin with a city highlights tour to Kunanyi (Mt. Wellington), rising 1,272 meters above Hobart. Experience fresh Tasmanian air and expansive views of the city and surrounding landscape. After capturing photos, head to Salamanca Market (Saturdays only), offering local art, produce, buskers, souvenirs, and beverages. Spend 90 minutes exploring the market atmosphere.
Next, visit Wicked Cheese for a free cheese tasting and explore their variety of local handmade products, including a behind-the-scenes look at cheese making. Continue to Richmond, known for its convict history, sandstone colonial buildings, Australia’s oldest bridge, and oldest Catholic church.
The final stop is Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary, where you can hand-feed kangaroos and encounter Tasmanian wildlife, including the Tasmanian Devil. This experience adds a close-up wildlife element to the day’s cultural and scenic highlights.
Includes
- Driver/guide with live on-board commentary
- Local guide expertise
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off within 5 km of Hobart city (provide your accommodation details for coordination)
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Excludes
- Meals and drinks
- Admission fee to Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary
Important Information
- Mt. Wellington access may close due to bad weather; Rosny Lookout is the alternative viewpoint if this occurs.
Cancellation Policy
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
Book in advance for Saturday tours to Salamanca Market. Bring warm clothing and comfortable shoes for Mt. Wellington. Check weather conditions before the trip to ensure clear views.
