HOBART
Tasmania’s best days out, from Hobart.
The 7 most popular walking tours within reach of Hobart. What each day actually involves, what it costs, and the operator behind it.
Maria Island cruise from Hobart with a guided Darlington convict walk, wildlife sightings, lunch and drinks, plus 2 hours on the island.
Most Popular“It was a fantastic day. Very well organized. I highly recommend this day cruise. The Captain,”
Fly from Hobart to Southwest National Park, cruise Bathurst Harbour, and take a bush walk with lunch on a Par Avion day trip.
“This was epic. A must when visiting Tasmania. Worth every penny. Pilot was incredible. The views were insane.”
A 2-hour guided walk through Hobart’s colonial streets, parks, waterfront, and Salamanca Place, starting at Henry Jones Art Hotel.
“Lisa is very knowledgeable and has a pleasant personality. Learned a lot about the history of Tasmania and Hobart.”
Old Hobart Pub Walking Tour: a 1.5-hour guided stroll past convict-era waterfront pubs, with optional drinks and a max-12 group.
“Maggie, our tour guide, was so welcoming and excited to share her knowledge of Hobart historic pubs, architecture and people. She gave us such an appreciation for Hobart’s history. We enjoyed our excellent tour experience.”
A small-group history walk through Salamanca and Battery Point in Hobart, mixing convict tales with photos and drawings. Easy, 2.5 hours.
“Very informative explanation of the history of the area and many of the changes to that environment made since settlement. We walked around the Salamanka Market area and Battery Point looking at the old houses and where the land was reclaimed and made it the place that it is today”
90-minute small-group walk through Hobart’s colonial and convict past, with heritage stops and photo-friendly stories, ending at Salamanca.
“An interesting tour, we were given a great deal of information and had many buildings and their features pointed out to us. Our guide was very knowledgeable and able to answer the questions asked.”
A 3-hour guided walk through Hobart’s Battery Point and Salamanca, with sandstone heritage, colonial stories, and small-group local tips.
“We had a great afternoon with Richard. He is very knowledgeable and the three hours flew by. Richard showed us many interesting things around Hobart and shared many interesting facts with us. We highly recommend this walking tour to hear all about Hobart’s fascinating past.”
Every direction out of the city, and the best way to take each one.
