 Hobart Tours
See the list below for great ideas during your stay in Hobart.
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3 Days Out East - Camping Tour of East Tasmania |
Our tours are at a relaxed pace - we don't drive long distances every day. We want to show you more of what Tasmania has to offer. Our tours are
designed for fit and active people, and include lots of bushwalks/hiking. Try a bit of fishing - you may even catch your dinner!
Hobart
Hobart Tasmania
3 Days
A maximum of 9 participants.
Children must be at least 12 years of age and accompanied by an adult.
Reasonable level of fitness required. Walks vary from 1 hour to 4 hours in length (over uneven terrain).
Please advise of medical conditions and special dietary requirements at the time of booking.
This bushwalking and camping tour departs from Hobart and travels up the East Coast of Tasmania to Launceston. Itinerary is as follows:
Day 1: pick-ups from Hobart at 6.30am, bushwalk/hike to Cape Raoul, remote area bushcamp.
Day 2: bushwalk/hike in Freycinet National Park with amazing views of Wineglass Bay, bushcamp in rainforest.
Day 3: bushwalks in Bay of Fires and The Blue Tier rainforest, arrive in Launceston around 6pm.
All meals, camping accommodation, entrance to National Parks included in price.
We provide most meals. Breakfast consists of cereals, fruit, toast and tea/coffee. Lunches vary from sandwiches to BBQs. Evening meals are prepared in camp ovens or on a barbeque (gas stoves are used in unfavourable weather). Vegetarian meals can easily be prepared on request. You will be amazed
at the meals that can be prepared on an open campfire...a roast dinner or fresh damper bread!!! Experience Tasmanian gourmet foods such as local cheeses and fine
wines. Fresh fruit and vegetables are available every day.
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AUD$ 470
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9 Days Out - Wilderness Camping from Hobart |
Our tours are unique in Tasmania because not only do we take you to the places you have heard about,
such as Cradle Mountain and Wineglass Bay, we take you to remote, lesser known areas. Many of the places we go can be accessed by 4WD only.
This tour departs and returns to Hobart
Hobart
Hobart Tasmania
The tour operates for 9 Days.
A maximum of 9 passengers.
Our tours are designed for fit
and active people, and include lots of bushwalks/hiking.
Please bring warm and waterproof clothing (suitable for bush walking), sturdy walking shoes, swimming gear, sunscreen and a hat, water bottle, a warm sleeping bag. Children must be at least 12 and accompanied by an adult.
This 9 day active, camping tour lets you fully explore Tasmania and departs from Hobart:
Day 1: 6.30am pick up from your hostel/hotel, bushwalk/hike to Cape Raoul, remote area bushcamp.
Day 2: Bushwalk in Freycinet National Park (Wineglass Bay), bushcamp in rainforest.
Day 3: Bay of Fires, bushwalk/hike through The Blue Tier rainforest, arrive in Launceston (hostel accommodation included in price).
Day 4: Free day to explore Launceston (overnight hostel accommodation included in price).
Day 5: Leave Launceston 6.30am. Mole Creek Caves, Cradle Mountain (hiking/bushwalk), remote bushcamp.
Day 6: Bushwalk/hike in The Tarkine (Australia's largest temperate rainforest), remote West Coast of Tasmania, bushcamp beside the Southern Ocean.
Day 7: Bushwalk/hike at Montezuma Falls, Strahan, bushcamp at Ocean Beach.
Day 8: Bushwalk/hike at Lake St Clair, camp at remote Highland Lake.
Day 9: Various bushwalks in Mt Field National Park, The Styx Valley, arrive in Hobart around 6.00pm.
We provide most meals. Breakfast consists of cereals, fruit, toast and tea/coffee. Lunches vary from sandwiches to BBQs. Evening meals are prepared in camp ovens or on a barbeque (gas stoves are used in unfavourable weather). Vegetarian meals can easily be prepared on request. You will be amazed at the meals that can be prepared on an open campfire...a roast dinner or fresh damper bread! Experience Tasmanian gourmet foods such as local cheeses and fine wines. Fresh fruit and vegetables are available every day.
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AUD$ 1250
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Half Day Easy Mt Wellington Walks |
Looking for Nature and Eco Tours in Hobart, Tasmania, Australia? Things to Do in Hobart? Take an Easy 1/2 Day Tour with Mt Wellington Walks to experience Tasmania's unique wilderness species, gourmet food, fascinating local history and sensational views! 2 Short EASY Walks, Lunch and Scenic Bus Tour
All Guides have current First Aid Qualifications, Ancillary Vehicle Licences for driving Public Passenger Vehicles and extensive knowledge of the Mountain Tracks and Environs.
This activity departs from Hobart, Tasmania and visits Mt Wellington (1270m ASL) before returning to Hobart. Mt Nelson may be visited on the return journey to attain a view of the city on cloudy days.
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Hobart Tasmania
The Tour leaves Hobart at 11am Daily, with Hotel Pickups from
10:45am. The Tour includes 2 short walks with a total length of 4.5km
over 2 hours. Gourmet Lunch at a beautiful lookout or old bush hut. A
spectacular summit visit and time for photos is included. The
complete tour is 4 hours.
Please note we need a minimum of 2 people for this tour to take place. If you would like to book for 1 person, please call us on 1300 46 36 48.
There will be 1 Guide for every 12 Guests on the Walk. You will need to be 10 years and above to participate. Max weight 130kg. Max height 6'3".
A very minimal level of fitness is required for this Tour. Unfortunately the Tour is not available to people in wheelchairs (not equipped for this and 1 walk is not accessible) or children under 10 years. We are happy to provide details of good tracks for people in wheelchairs - call us
Minimum numbers policy: we are happy to take single guests on the first tour booked on any particular day. However, we do not run two tours on the same day with one guest on each. In this case we offer you the following options: join the other tour running on that day, reschedule for another day or 85%refund.
The Tour starts with a Hotel Pick-Up in Hobart.
A twenty minute drive sees us in the Mountain Park and ready for our first short walk.
We take a forest walk to the Octopus Tree, a towering 200 year old eucalypt which grows in a very special way. See Tasmania's Gondwanan Rainforest species and ancient Tree Ferns along the way and cross the headwaters of the Hobart Rivulet. Learn some fascinating local history.
We drive to the Springs (720m ASL) and after a short break, take our second walk. We walk thru drier forest and the track cuts right across boulderfields on the way to Sphinx Rock - an amazing lookout over the Treetops down to Hobart. We get great views from here even if the Mountain Top is covered in clouds. Take some time out to enjoy a gourmet Lunch here, or in a rustic Mountain Hut nearby if the weather closes in.
Then we return to the van and take a scenic drive to the summit (1270m ASL). There is time on top to explore and marvel at the outstanding views or take a walk in the clouds before our return to Hobart.
Please note we're happy to take single guests on the first tour booked on any particular day. However, we do not run 2 tours on the same day with one guest on each. In this case we offer you the following options: join the other tour running on that day, reschedule for another day or 85%refund. |
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AUD$ 70
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Adventurous 1/2 Day Mt Wellington Tour |
This half day (4 Hour) tour includes a scenic drive from Hobart, an adventurous 2 - 2.5hr walk (550m elevation gain, 4.5km), a delicious gourmet lunch and a breathtaking (or bone-chilling!) Summit visit. Our experienced local guides tell you the history, explain the bush and point out the birds.
This activity departs from Hobart, Tasmania and visits Mt Wellington before returning to Hobart. Mt Nelson may be visited on the return journey to attain a view of the city on cloudy days. We provide a courtesy pick you service from your accommodation (central Hobart only).
All Guides have current First Aid Qualifications, Ancillary Vehicle Licences for driving Public Passenger Vehicles and extensive knowledge of the Mountain Tracks and Environs.
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Hobart Tasmania
The Tour leaves Hobart at 11am daily, with hotel pickups from
10:45am. The Tour includes a stunning and adventurous walk of 4.5km
(550m up)over roughly 2 hours. The complete tour is 4 hours.
There will be 1 Guide for every 12 Guests on the Walk.
A very minimal level of fitness is required for this tour. Unfortunately the tour is not available to people in wheelchairs (not equipped for this and 1 walk is not accessible) or children under 10 years.
Max weight 130kg. Max height 6'3"
Minimum numbers policy: we are happy to take single guests on the first tour booked on any particular day. However, we do not run two tours on the same day with one guest on each. In this case we offer you the following options: join the other tour running on that day, reschedule for another day or 85%refund.
After we pick you up from your accommodation or from a central Hobart location we then head off to magnificent Mt Wellington for fun, fitness, adventure and discovery.
Twenty minutes driving sees us at The Springs - the original source of Hobart Town's fresh drinking water. We start our walk at 720m ASL, and do it easy across to Sphinx Rock -a magnificent treetop lookout which gives us great views of Hobart, the Derwent, Tasman Peninsula and Maria Island on the East Coast. This is one of Hobart's best spots, and you'd be surprised how many locals don't even know about it.
From here we head up across the face of the mountain on the old Sawmill Track to the base of the Organ Pipes, crossing boulder fields and mountain streams on the way. We get a great perspective on the cliffs from underneath.
We cut back across the mountain and then take the Zig Zag Track steeply up beside the cliffs, stopping for a delicious Gourmet Lunch at a carved dolerite bench seat with outstanding views of Hobart, the Derwent, Freycinet Peninsula, Storm Bay, Bruny Island and the Tasman Peninsula.
After a relaxing interlude, a short steep pinch sees us on the summit plateau and it's only five minutes from here to the summit!
We typically spend ten or fifteen minutes here admiring the panoramic views and basking in the glow of our efforts.
Please note we're happy to take single guests on the first tour booked on any particular day. However, we don't run 2 tours on the same day with 1 guest on each. In this case we offer you the following options: join the other tour running on that day, reschedule for another day or 85%refund. |
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AUD$ 60
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Hobart Adventure Tour - Paddle, Walk & Ride for 2 |
Feeling adventurous? Hobart is a brilliant place to enjoy the outdoors - come and see what we're famous for with a sea kayak session on the Derwent River, easy or adventurous walk and gourmet lunch on Mt Wellington followed by a breathtaking (yet easy) mountain bike descent back down to Hobart.
This adventure starts and ends in Hobart Docks area.
This activity takes place on the Derwent River from Hobart to Sandy Bay (Paddle), in the forest and across boulderfields and to the summit of Mt Wellington (Walk), and on the pinnacle road, fire trails and streets of Hobart (Ride).
Hobart
Hobart Tasmania
Tours depart at 8:30 or 11am subject to availability. Timings are as
follows paddle (2 hours), walk (2-2.5 hours) and ride (2 hours).
Transport to and from activities is 1.5 - 2 hours.
Group sizes vary from 2 to 20 for the paddle, 40 for the walk, 160 for the ride in exceptional cases! Most Tours will be less than 10 people for the paddle and walk, and less than 20 for the ride. At least 1 Guide per 11 people. If you would like to book for just 1 person, please call 1300 46 36 48.
Max height is 6'3". Max weight 130kg. A minimum level of fitness is required for the Tour if choosing the EASY walk. If choosing the ADVENTUROUS walk a good level of cardiovascular fitness and no heart problems or mobility/balance problems. Please advise guides of any relevant medical conditions
Minimum numbers apply - 2 people.
Max height is 6'3' and max weight 130kg.
A minimum level of fitness is required for the Tour if choosing the EASY walk. Those choosing the ADVENTUROUS walk should have a good level of cardiovascular fitness and no heart problems.
This is the best thing you can possibly do in Hobart if you love being active in the outdoors. There are 3 amazing activities packed into one awesome day:
- a 2hr sea kayak on the Derwent River
- a 2 to 2.5hr walk (easy or adventurous) and gourmet lunch on Mt Wellington
- a 2hr mountain bike descent from the top of Mt Wellington (1270m ASL) back down into Hobart.
The 8:30am Trip starts with the paddle, then walk, then finishes with the ride.
The 11am Trip starts with the walk, then ride, and finishes with the paddle.
The paddle is in double sea kayaks and leaves from Blackaby's Sea Kayaks at the Hobart Docks (next to Mures Restaurant and opposite the Mawson and Dogs Statue). The Tour is fully guided and all gear and instruction is provided. You will paddle around the Hobart Docks area, past Salamanca Place and around historic Battery Point before passing ship building yards and the Derwent Sailing Squadron (home of the Sydney-Hobart Yacht Race). The turn-around point of the paddle is marked by Australia's first casino, Wrest Point. Enjoy a fresh brewed coffee (morning)or fish'n'chips (afternoon) on arrival back at Blackaby's.
The Walk is fully guided too - you choose from EASY (2 hours, 4.5km, mostly flat, visit the best features on the mountain) or ADVENTUROUS (2.5 hours, 4.5km, 550m vertical gain, rough tracks, walk to the top). Includes transport to and from Hobart, scenic drive, fascinating local history, amazing views, knowledgable local guide, gourmet lunch and time at the end for an exploration of the summit area.
The Ride takes 2 hours and descends 1270m over 21km. It includes all gear hire, ace guides, transport backup and afternoon tea at the Cascade Visitor Centre's beautiful gardens. The ride is on the spectacular Summit Road and offers an optional off-road section from the lower slopes. Finish at the Tourism Info Centre in Hobart or at Blackaby's Sea Kayaks.
A wonderfully varied day of activities, conducted in a relaxed and fun way.
All staff for the three activities are experienced guides who hold all necessary first aid and ancillary licences. Waivers will need to be signed for the Ride. Safety briefing will need to be initialled for the Walk. |
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AUD$ 320
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Hobart Adventure Tour - Paddle & Walk for 2 |
Hobart is a beautiful city best seen from the River and the Mountain. Discover it yourself with a sea kayak on the Derwent River, followed by an Easy or Adventurous walk (you choose) and gourmet lunch on Mt Wellington. On a clear day you can see a third of Tasmania from the summit!
This activity begins at the Hobart Docks. The paddle takes place between the docks and Sandy Bay. You are then transported via minibus to the middle slopes of Mt Wellington, where their EASY or ADVENTUROUS walk begins. Both Tours visit the summit before returning to Hobart. End location is the Tourism Information Centre at 20 Davey St Hobart - located 1 block from the GPO in Hobart.
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Hobart Tasmania
8:30am - 3pm.
8:30am meet for kayaking
8:45am start paddle
10:30am return to Blackaby's for morning tea
10:45am pickup by Mt Wellington Walks guide
11:20am start walk
1:30pm gourmet lunch
2:10pm summit
2:30pm scenic drive back to Hobart
3pm ends
There will be 1 Guide per 11 people. Max group size 40 persons. Please note we require a minimum of 2 pax for this tour to take place. If you would like to make a booking for 1 person, please call us on 1300 46 36 48.
Max height is 6'3" and max weight 130kg. A minimum level of fitness is required for the Tour if choosing the EASY walk. For the ADVENTUROUS walk a good level of cardiovascular fitness and no heart problems or mobility/balance problems. Please advise guides of any relevant medical conditions
Minimum numbers apply - 2 people.
Max height is 6'3" and max weight 130kg.
A minimum level of fitness is required for the Tour if choosing the EASY walk. Those choosing the ADVENTUROUS walk should have a good level of cardiovascular fitness and no heart problems.
What better way to start your day than with a paddle on Hobart's beautiful Derwent River? Meet at the Hobart Docks at 8:30am and your friendly guide will help you with gear and technique and take you on a superb 2 hour sea kayak tour from Hobart's docks right down to Sandy Bay.
On the way you'll pass historic Battery Point and the Derwent Sailing Squadron (home of the Sydney-Hobart Yacht Race). Learn some of the history of the area, as it's soaked in it. The turn around marker is Wrest Point Casino - Australia's first casino. Once back at the docks and changed out of your gear you'll enjoy a freshly brewed cuppa and a light snack onboard our boat.
Your guide will arrive in good time to take you to the mountain for an EASY or ADVENTUROUS walk (you choose). This activity starts with a scenic drive from Hobart to the mountain's middle slopes. The 2 to 2.5 hour walk starts here.
The EASY walk is 4.5km, mostly flat and visits the mountain's best features before driving you to the top. The ADVENTUROUS walk is 4.5km, gains 550m vertical elevation on rough tracks and you walk to the top!
There will be time for a gourmet lunch along the way and heaps of history, flora, geology, climatology, local stories and bird spotting. The EASY Tour is particularly relaxed and the ADVENTUROUS Tour will get your heart pumping. Both Tours finish with a summit visit and scenic drive back down into Hobart.
All guides hold relevant first aid and ancillary licences and both companies are Tourism Tasmania Accredited and hold Public Liability Insurance. |
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AUD$ 210
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Hobart Adventure Tour - Walk & Ride for 2 |
Hobart's Mt Wellington is a wild forest and sub-alpine treasure right on our doorstep. Discover it today by taking an Easy or Adventurous walk and scenic tour, and then top it all off with a thrilling cycle descent from the summit to the river and city far below. Too good to miss!
The Hobart Adventure Tour (Walk & Ride) departs from Hobart and visits multiple locations on Mt Wellington and between the mountain and the city.
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Hobart Tasmania
The Walk & Ride begins at 11am and concludes at 4:30pm. The walk is
2 - 2.5hrs long, and the ride is 1hr 30mins. Transport to the walk
takes approximately 30 mins. The remainder of the time is spent
sightseeing and taking photos and enjoying the gourmet Tasmanian
food and drinks provided.
Group sizes vary from 2 to 40 for the Walk and up to 160 for the Ride in exceptional cases! Most Tours will be less than 10 people for the Walk, and less than 20 for the Ride. At least 1 Guide per 11 people. If you would like to make a booking for 1 person, please call 1300 46 36 48.
Max height is 6'3", Max weight 130kg. A minimum level of fitness is required for the Tour if choosing the EASY walk. If choosing the ADVENTUROUS walk a good level of cardiovascular fitness and no heart problems or mobility/balance problems. Please advise guides of any relevant medical conditions
Minimum numbers apply - 2 people.
Max height is 6'3" and max weight 130kg.
A minimum level of fitness is required for the Tour if choosing the EASY walk. Those choosing the ADVENTUROUS walk should have a good level of cardiovascular fitness and no heart problems.
Hotel Pickups start from 10:45am, so there's time for a lie in and a long breakfast.
Once in the Mt Wellington Walks Van (by 11am) we take a scenic drive to our walk start point, half way up the Mountain.
By this time you will have chosen an EASY walk(2hrs, 4.5km, mostly flat track to the mountain's best features) or an ADVENTUROUS walk (2.5hrs, 4.5km, 550m elevation gain on rough track to the summit).
The EASY walk is actually two short walks - one in a tall wet eucalypt forest which visits the Octopus Tree, and the other across boulderfields to Sphinx Rock, a magnificent forest lookout and our lunch spot.
The ADVENTUROUS walk begins at the Springs and heads across to Sphinx Rock before ascending the Sawmill Track to the base of the Organ Pipes (spectacular cliffs). From here we do it easy back across the mountain before climbing the steep and rocky Zig Zag Track to an awesome carved rock seat perched high on the mountain. We break here for lunch. A short steep pinch sees us at the summit shortly after.
Both Walks include a gourmet lunch enjoyed in the wilds. Both Walks visit the summit - arriving there around 2:10pm.
We meet the Island Cycle Tours crew on top of the Mountain at 2:20-2:30pm. There is time for sightseeing and photos of the amazing views before getting started on the Ride.
Your expert guides will fit you out with all the gear you need for the Ride down, and give you instructions to ensure it's safe and fun.
You will Ride 22km and drop 1270m of elevation from the top of Mt Wellington down to Hobart.
Riding starts at 2:40pm down the pinnacle road.
There are opportunities along the way to stop for photos. At approximately 3:15pm you arrive at Bracken Lane for an optional offroad section. It's 5km of ups and downs and definitely for the adventurous. The group gets to the Cascade Gardens about 3:50pm for a drink and snack. We have time to enjoy the beautiful gardens before resuming the Ride, finishing in Hobart at 4:30pm
Guides hold First Aid certificates and are experienced.
Both companies are Tourism Accredited Operators with all relvant Insurances and Licences.
A waiver will need to be signed for the Ride, and we will need to know your height in order to provide you with the most comfortable bike |
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AUD$ 230
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