Top Tasmania Shore Excursions

Tasmania is showing the world why our natural ingredients are the key to making world class Gin. This is your chance to spend time with master Distiller George Burgess owner of Southern Wild Distillery and make your very own bottle of Gin!

Our shore excursion is the best way to see Hobart when in port for the day.  See all the highlights the most populated city in the state has to offer in this half day tour.

With limited time in port in Hobart, this shore excursion ensures you make the most of your time and covers all the highlights. Visit historic sites such as Salamanca Place and Battery Point, enjoy views of Mt Wellington and Cascade Gardens, cross the Derwent River, and stroll around the Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens.

Importantly this tour goes to Bonorong Wildlife Park in the morning while the animals are in an active mode. Take a leisurely tour through the park learning interesting details about the Devils, Koalas, Kangaroos and many other native animals and birds. Bonorong Wildlife Park is the featured stop on our tour not just a port of call along the way to somewhere else. You spend quality time at the park. After Bonorong you go on a scenic countryside drive out to Richmond Historic Village for lunch. See the Richmond Bridge, Richmond Goal and the oldest Catholic Church in Australia (St Johns). Lots of galleries and interesting shops. Great coffee, cakes or pastries from the bakery. Sandwiches, Fish & Chips next door all at reasonable prices. Sweets and Treats is a must for old school candy and ice cream lovers. Hobart City, Salamanca, Battery Point and Mountain Lookout are included in this tour. Plenty of photo and bathroom stops.

Visit some of the top attractions outside of Hobart on this day trip to Mount Wellington, Mount Field National Park, Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary, and the historical town of Richmond. Entry fees are included for a hassle-free experience.

See the best of the UNESCO-listed Maria Island and its surrounding scenic isles on an all-inclusive tour complete with a sightseeing cruise, a tour of the Darlington Convict Settlement, and more. This tour also includes a gourmet buffet lunch onboard with alcoholic drinks to purchase, as well as live commentary to make the most of your sightseeing experience.

Visit one of Tasmania's most incredible natural attractions - Cradle Mountain, it is Tasmania's famous iconic feature. This small group tour departing from Burnie will give you the opportunity to view the beauty of Tasmania including the magnificent St Clair National Park and Dove Lake. Cradle Mountain is a must see for every Cruise ship visitor to Burnie!

Cradle Mountain has some of the most beloved landscapes and hikes in the UNESCO-listed Tasmanian Wilderness. This tour makes visiting the area directly from your cruise ship easier by tailoring the tour around the time of your cruise ship departure. Journey through pretty coastline and farm and forest lands on the way to Cradle Mountain and Dove Lake and back.

Lovely coastal scenery in Penguin Tasmania. From here, you will see the Leven Canyon and Gunns Plains Caves.

Explore the Tasman Peninsula Sample delicious chocolates at Federation Chocolate Have lunch at Port Arthur Lavender Farm Enjoy wine tasting at Bangor Wine and Oyster Shed

Visit 5 boutique Tasmanian wineries Taste a minimum of wines at each venue Meet the makers whilst accompanied by an industry-led tour guide

Ride a mountain bike down the foothills of Mount Wellington Experience the beauty of the Tasmanian bush and see some local wildlife Partake in a unique Hobart mountain biking beer-drinking tradition

Mount Field National Park is one of Tasmania’s oldest and most diverse national parks. You will visit stunning waterfalls and get to see some of the tallest trees in the southern hemisphere. On the return trip, a stop-over at Curringa Farm offers a unique view of a Tasmanian farm experience.

After departing Launceston, you will first enjoy a short stop in the historic village of Sheffield, the Town of Murals, before continuing on to Cradle Mountain. Cradle Mountain National Park is one of the five national park areas which together form the Tasmanian Wilderness World heritage Area. We continue our journey into the mountains, passing through the forests, plains and highlands, to arrive at Cradle mountain and Dove Lake – the World Heritage Reserve after a 2.5 hour road journey. From there, you have the opportunity to go on one many of Tassie's great short walks, from 30 minute returns to around 2 hour circuits with amazing mountain and lake views. On the return from Cradle Mountain, we will make a stop at Ashgrove Tasmanian Farm Cheese, where you will have the opportunity to taste some of Tassie's finest cheese.

Port Arthur is a village and historic site, founded in 1830 on theTasman Peninsula as penal settlement and timber station for convict punishment. After bushfires and the elements eroded away the prison, it's now become an open-air museum. A well-preserved piece of history and enlisted in the world historical heritage list by Australian government. On the return trip, you will get to see four of the best-known natural wonders in the Tasman Peninsula: the Tasman Arch, Devils Kitchen, Blow Hole and Tessellated Pavement.

Mt Wellington is the landmark of Hobart, where is definitely the place in awe. Standing on the top of the mountain, the view that surrounds you is amazing. You can see the whole city of Hobart, the Derwent River and beyond. In Richmond, you can see the oldest convict constructed sandstone bridge still in use in Australia and St. John’s Catholic Church, the oldest Catholic Church in Australia. Then heading to Oyster Farm and Cascade Brewery, you can buy and taste the fresh oyster and Australia beer. On Saturday, Salamanca Market is the best place for both tourists and locals. It is Tasmania's most visited tourist attractions and has won many awards for excellence. The last stop is Australia oldest casino--Wrest Point (Alternative option: Wharf Sightseeing)

Wineglass Bay is hidden in the Freycinet Peninsula on the east coast of Tasmania, continuously ranked one of the top ten beaches in the world. Along the way, we will stop at Kate's Berry Farm for morning tea, before heading out to Freycinet Lodge for lunch with a stunning seaview (at your own expense). The walk to Wineglass Bay lookout takes around 30 minutes, mostly uphill with stairs, and by the time you reach the top, you'll be out of breath but blown away by the scenery. Additionally, you'll have the opportunity to visit Freycinet Marine Farm for an amazing seafood experience.

Personalized tours to suit your preferences. Private transport for the entire trip with one driver guide Pickup from your location (Hobart area) Safe, enjoyable, relaxing and comfortable.

A Wine Tour or Day Tour can be structured with or without your group's input. Should there be certain wineries or sights they would like to see, these can be included as long as they fit into the time frame allowed. Below is some information that may assist. You will be able to whatever time you like at each (some may interest you a little more than others), so feel free to communicate with the driver to make your afternoon relaxing, enjoyable and stress-free. You will be able to stop at any or all of the following (within the time frame): Josef Chromy Pipers Brook Vineyard Brook Eden Vineyard Delamere Vineyard These are a little further…. Bay of Fires Winery Leaning Church There are many experiences that can be had. Being a personalized service, some may prefer certain lcoations more than others. Plan accordingly! Ideas – Seahorse World, Beaconsfield Mine, Cataract Gorge, Lavender Farm, Hillwood Berry Farm. Entrance fees, activity costs and purchases are at your expense.

Bruny Island is Tasmania’s premiere island-within-an-island destination. Beautiful walks and sea-cliff lookouts within national parks, it's the perfect getaway experience! In addition to stunning scenery, Bruny Island is a foodies paradise. The island showcases a variety of artisan cheese, oysters, seafood, berries, fudge, wine, whisky, gin, beer and a selection of cafes and restaurants.

Drink Tasmania is now available to accommodate customised private tours from Hobart in our luxury, fully electric Tesla Model S sedan. Do you have a special celebration that requires a uniquely memorable experience that you are looking to organise in Tasmania? We can arrange single day or multi-day tours for the avid whisky or wine aficionado’s that want the absolute in-depth experience of everything Tasmania has to offer, including visiting places that aren’t on our public tours. We can cater for small groups of 3 people (4 maximum), on single or multi-day tours. We are experienced in helping you with a special day such as birthdays, wedding anniversaries and even in helping set the scene for that special intimate moment, such as for marriage proposals. If you have a birthday or wedding anniversary or would simply prefer to tour privately, we can customise this tour to your tastes and preferences.

Embark on a 5-day expedition, on the MV Odalisque, into Bathurst Harbour, Port Davey exploring the untouched and remote region of the Southwest Tasmanian World Heritage Area. Your journey begins in Hobart by boarding a light aircraft or helicopter to Melaleuca. Greeted by your expert guide, you will be transferred by tender along the waterways, to your floating home, Odalisque. An on-board chef cooks your every meal with the finest of Tasmanian produce matched with wine. There are countless activities to engage in including walking, swimming, diving, wildlife encounters and river exploring. This eco-tourism expedition will be an experience of a lifetime, which you will be one of the privileged minority to witness.

Personalised tour for 2-12 people. You will have unforgettable memories of Australia when you get up close to some of our unique native animals at the wildlife park and see one of the best caves in Australia. Experience this area with a local who will share her passion for all things Tasmanian.

Personalised tour for 2-12 people. We have a wonderful array of gourmet delights here and with that come very passionate producers. Let me give you a little "Taste of Tassie" that will both delight your tastebuds and warm your heart to meet some of the locals who create these products.