HOBART
Tasmania’s best days out, from Hobart.
The 12 most popular cruise ship shore excursions within reach of Hobart. What each day actually involves, what it costs, and the operator behind it.
Hobart highlights in one port day: Mt Wellington views, Salamanca Market, convict Richmond, Bonorong wildlife, plus cruise pickup.
Most Popular“Unfortunately because the weather would not allow us to dock, we were not able to do our tour. The staff at Viator and Tasie Tours were awesome! We will definitely go on a tour with them in the future!”
Hobart Wanderer shore excursion: Mount Wellington views, Richmond Bridge, Bonorong wildlife, Richmond break, small-group guide, pickup.
“The tour was very informative. Our driver, Jared was a gem. He was very knowledgeable about the island.”
Port Arthur and Tasman Peninsula shore tour with sea cliffs, Tasman Arch, Devils Kitchen, plus chocolate, lavender, and fish and chips.
“From start to finish the Hobart Highlights day tour was a perfect blend of sights and information.”
90 minutes of Hobart sights by bus: Mount Nelson Signal Station views, Battery Point, Cascade Brewery, and Convict Chapel.
“This tour was a very informative history lesson about the beginnings of Tasmania (Van Diemans Land). I was travelling with my two youngest grandchildren aged 7 & 9 and my nine year old grandaughter could certainly empathise with the yRead more”
One-day Hobart shore trip: Mt. Wellington views, Bonorong wildlife, Richmond heritage, and a live city tour from your cruise.
Small-group Hobart cruise excursion to Port Arthur with Ross’ guidance, plus lavender and hand-forged Tasmanian chocolate at a fair $169.
Cruise-ship shore trip from Hobart to Port Arthur with audio tours, Isle of the Dead cruise, plus lavender and chocolate stops.
“Pick up and drop off at your ship. Ross is an excellent tour guide, drove us safely to and from Port Authur and provided just the right amount of information about the history of the penal colony and the 1996 massacre.”
Cruise from Hobart to Richmond and Coal River Valley for city highlights, wine tastings, cheese, lunch, and a great ship-view photo stop.
“Tour was excellent despite cold, drizzly rain. Peter had so many facts and fascinating info on Tassie that we didn’t know. We covered both sides of the river from battery point in Hobart to the outlying areas of Richmond. As we toured we sampled delicious cheeses and Read more”
Cruise-friendly small-group day to Mount Field’s rainforest and falls, plus Bonorong wildlife, wallaby feeding, and Tassie Devil shows.
5-hour Hobart highlights by minibus: Kunanyi views, Saturday Salamanca Market, CBD loop, and Richmond walk with pickup from the cruise terminal.
“I had a delicious meal in Richmond. Such a lovely town to visit with lots of history as well. High concentration of bakeries here offering an amazing choice to choose from. The Salamanca Market is located in an historic area. Well deserved stop. Mt Wellington offers a stunning view of Hobart.”
Small-group Hobart wine tour with ship pickup, up to 3 tastings, Richmond Village, and a cheese stop. Adult-only, 6 hours.
Easy Hobart shore transfer to Bonorong Sanctuary, with Derwent River views and nearly two hours for hand-feeding kangaroos.
“This company was extremely knowledgeable and efficient. They were always on time, courteous, and professional. They also provided excellent insight into the sights they showed us. Overall, I give them outstanding marks!”
Every direction out of the city, and the best way to take each one.
