Best of Hobart & Southern Tasmania
Best of Hobart & Southern Tasmania
Best of Hobart & Southern Tasmania
4 Days Starting and ending in Hobart
Visiting: Hobart / Port Arthur / Tasman Peninsula, Tasman Peninsula / Hobart, Hartz Mountains National Park / Huon Valley / Hobart, Bruny Island / Hobart
Tour operator:
Tour code:
PZKU
Specialist Group:
Singles Solo
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
1 - 12
Age range:
15-99 years
Tour operated in:
EnglishTrip Styles:
Tour Overview
Taking you from the heart of Hobart to the tip of the Tasman Peninsula, this four-day trip packs in all the highlights of southeastern Tasmania. Chat with friendly locals in the vibrant markets, sample the homegrown flavours of Bruny Island, witness huge expanses of oceanic scenery and explore a rugged, wild coastline shaped over the centuries by the southern seas. Take photos, sample local beers and wine, try deliciously fresh cuisine, walk through gorgeous landscapes, see some epic views and find out more about Port Arthur, Hobart and Huon Valley - this is the perfect adventure to see the best of the Hobart area (and more) in a short amount of time.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1: Hobart / Port Arthur / Tasman Peninsula
Location: Hobart / Port Arthur / Tasman Peninsula
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: dinner
Welcome to Tasmania! Your adventure begins in Hobart (or nipaluna in the language of the muwinina and palawa peoples, the Traditional Owners of the land on which Hobart is now located). You’ll have a welcome meeting at 11 am this morning, then you’ll head to Port Arthur (approx 1.5 hours) to visit this Historic Site – a former convict settlement with a horrific past where you’ll learn about the history of this former penal colony with an audio experience and a short boat cruise. After, check out Remarkable Cave and get a glimpse of the stunning beach scenery. Head to your waterside accommodation at Eaglehawk Neck on the Tasman Peninsula then join your group for a delicious, included dinner tonight and get to know each other a little better.
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Day 2: Tasman Peninsula / Hobart
Location: Tasman Peninsula / Hobart
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: breaksfast
This morning after breakfast, drive down the beautiful Tasman Peninsula, passing through the narrow sliver of Eaglehawk Neck. Stop at Tasman Arch, Devil’s Kitchen and the Tessellated Pavement to view the unusual rock formations. Head back to Hobart, where the vibrant Salamanca Markets await, ready to tempt you with local delights. Find everything from fresh produce to handmade crafts here – it’s a must-do for any Hobart visit. After lunch head to piyura kitina (Risdon Cove). Here, you’ll join a bush tucker experience and learn all about the culturally rich landscape with a palawa (Tasmanian Aboriginal) guide. Taste some bush tucker, listen to cultural stories and walk the landscape. Tonight, you’re free to relax at your accommodation in Hobart or maybe head out with your group for dinner at one of the popular restaurants.
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Day 3: Hartz Mountains National Park / Huon Valley / Hobart
Location: Hartz Mountains National Park / Huon Valley / Hobart
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: breaksfast
Today, you’ll drive to the top of kunanyi / Mount Wellington to take in some magnificent views over the city and its surrounding mountains, forests and waterways. Then, drive into the Hartz Mountains wilderness, where you'll explore the remote and rugged place shaped by ancient glaciers on a few short walks. Next, head to Geeveston – a small township known for its forestry heritage, then continue up the Huon Valley and visit a honey farm and a cidery, where you’ll learn about the history of local apple farming in the valley, maybe with a few cider samples from the fourth-generation orchard (optional). Return to Hobart for your final night together.
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Day 4: Bruny Island / Hobart
Location: Bruny Island / Hobart
Meals Included: breaksfast
This morning you’ll hop on the ferry over to Bruny Island – one of the most gorgeous spots in Tassie! Climb 279 steps to Truganini Lookout at The Neck for sweeping views, Indigenous history and wildlife spotting. Explore South Bruny National Park, where the Cape Bruny Lighthouse perches high above the wild waves of the Southern Ocean. Stop in at a few local shops for tastings of locally sourced products such as oysters, honey, cheese and beer. Then, stop at a local producer where you’ll taste pairings of local beer or wine and then head back to Hobart where your trip will come to an end.
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What's Included
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Accommodation
Hotel (3 nights) -
Port Arthur - Historic Site Visit & Harbour Cruise
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Tasman Peninsula - Remarkable Cave
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Tasman Peninsula - Tasman Arch
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Tasman Peninsula - Devils Kitchen
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Hobart - Salamanca Markets
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piyura kitina / Risdon Cove - Palawa kipli bush tucker tour
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Hobart - kunanyi / Mount Wellington scenic drive
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Hartz Mountains National Park - Short walks
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Huon Valley - Honey & cider farm visits
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Bruny Island - Full day tour
What's Not Included
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Insurance
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International Travel
Transport
- LONG TRAVELLING DAYS
- Tasmania is bigger than it appears. To make the most of your time this trip involves some long travelling days. Please see the daily itinerary for more information.
Accommodation
- The style of accommodation indicated in the day-to-day itinerary is a guideline only and may change. On some occasions, alternative arrangements may need to be made due to the lack of availability of rooms in our preferred accommodation. In these cases, we will use a similar standard of accommodation.
- Throughout the trip, we request that our properties prepare rooms in time for our arrival, especially if we're arriving prior to normal check-in time. However, this isn't always possible which means we won't be able to check-in immediately on arrival at some hotels. Instead, we can store our luggage and explore our new destination or on some trips, have use of shared day rooms until all rooms are available.
Important Information
- START & END TIMES
- The trip starts in Hobart with a Welcome Meeting at 11 am on Day 1 at our joining point hotel. The trip finishes back in Hobart on Day 4 at our finish point hotel around 5:30 pm. Accommodation is not included on this day but can be booked on request.
- SINGLE SUPPLEMENT
- A Single Supplement can be booked if you’d prefer not to share a room on this trip, subject to availability.
- LONG TRAVEL DAYS
- Tasmania is bigger than it appears. To make the most of your time this trip involves some long travel days. Please see the daily itinerary for more information.
- PHYSICAL RATING
- This trip involves plenty of walking over varied terrain and is best suited to travellers with good fitness and mobility. This is the best way to experience Tasmania, so please make sure you bring sturdy, comfortable walking shoes and comfortable clothing.
Mode of Transport
- Private Vehicle , Ferry
Check out our Q&As
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Is this trip right for you
This trip involves plenty of walking over varied terrain and is best suited to travellers with good fitness and mobility. Several leader-led walks are included on a daily basis, allowing you to get among nature. This is the best way to experience Tasmania, so please make sure you bring sturdy, comfortable walking shoes and comfortable clothing. Most walks are relatively short and easy although there are some more challenging options. However, joining a walk is always up to you.
Temperatures can fluctuate in Tasmania. It's important to prepare – pack suitable clothing for hot, cold, dry and wet weather, just in case.
This trip forms part of a longer combination tour. If you would like to explore more of Tasmania with us, consider booking our Best of Tasmania (trip code PZKVC) trip. See our website for details. -
What policies are in place for Covid-19?
Please contact us for latest COVID-19 policies
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Intrepid Travel has been taking travellers around the world for over 30 years
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
Since 2002, The Intrepid Foundation has supported over 130 organisations across the world. We’re creating positive impact through the joy of travel, community and connection.
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
Over 50% of traveller travel solo with Intrepid. You can choose to share a room with another solo travelle of the same sex for no additional charge, or choose to pay a single supplement if you’d like your own room. Please request this when booking, and we will secure you a single supplement wherever possible. Please note, if you are booking a last-minute trip, it may be harder for us to secure a single room
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of intrepid travel charges.
Up to 56 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 55 days before tour starts: Forfeit 30% of booking price.
At 30 days before tour starts: Forfeit 60% of booking price.
At 14 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.
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