Maria Island Active Day Trip From Hobart

Discover the perfect blend of nature and local produce on a full-day, guided tour of Bruny Island from Hobart. This active tour offers easy to moderate level activities that allow you to explore the island's beaches, national parks, rugged coastline, and native wildlife. Transportation is provided by an air-conditioned minivan, and the tour includes round-trip ferry transfers. Parks Pass Important Information – Please note that a Parks Pass will be required while on this tour. We recommend purchasing a Parks Pass prior to your tour here at https://passes.parks.tas.gov.au/. Alternatively, you can purchase a Parks Pass via phone during the day.

Experience the most comprehensive Bruny Island Tour available, and discover everything Bruny Island on our Food, Sightseeing & Lighthouse Tour from Hobart, including a delicious sit-down lunch. You’ll sample local mouth-watering produce;  Cheese, and fresh oysters with freshly baked bread for morning tea on the beach. Sample tasty chocolates, fudges, and honey also. See White Wallaby in the wild, and enjoy the Historic Cape Bruny Lighthouse Tour, the only operator with exclusive access to the Lighthouse. You will be able to enjoy a small group tour with our lighthouse expert. Explore the Neck Wildlife Reserve and Truganini Lookout. Our knowledgeable tour guides will show you the best vantage points and mesmerise you with stories from the past. Skip the queues with our pre-booked tour schedules. Lunch is ordered from our collaborative menu including seafood dishes, Tassie lamb, and more yummy items. All foods, ferry trips and lighthouse tour are included. Operating since 2012.

Step back in time, slow down and enjoy a big day out on this island National Park. Maria Island has a diverse range of highlights including convict history, spectacular coastal cliffs and deserted beaches. Access to the island is by Ferry for foot passengers only (no cars on this island). Bring your comfortable walking shoes ready to stretch your legs and explore this island paradise. Highlights • Explore Maria Island National Park (6hrs) • Watch for Dolphins & Whales on the ferry journey (30 mins each way) • Walk to amazing “Painted Cliffs” and wander amongst the unusual rock formation • Enjoy spectacular views as walk to the “Fossil Cliffs” • Explore and discover the geological history amongst the exposed fossils • Discover and the convict history at the Darlington World Heritage convict site • Be amazed at the abundant wildlife enjoying life on their extraordinary island • Relax and take in all the stunning secluded bays and beaches in this paradise setting

Discover Tasmania’s Bruny Island on this full-day tour from Hobart. Feel the awesome power of the Southern Ocean on a three-hour coastal wilderness cruise around the island, where you’ll see pristine beaches, remote coastlines and wildlife in its natural habitat. Experience a rush of adrenaline as the custom-built eco-cruiser travels along sheer cliff faces, exploring deep-sea caves. Plus, enjoy morning tea and lunch on the island.

Taste your way across Bruny Island visiting some of our renowned artisan producers on an all inclusive adventure whilst discovering the spectacular scenery and cultural heritage of Tasmania's favourite island. Be prepared for a delicious day out where you will enjoy award winning cheeses, premium wines and beer, freshly shucked oysters, handcrafted fudge and mead, local honey and a delicious lunch at Pennicott's beachside restaurant with sweeping views of Adventure Bay. Have time to appreciate the island’s stunning scenery during stops at historic Two Tree Point in Adventure Bay, Mavista rainforest, the Bruny Island Neck and white-sand beaches. Discover expansive private English and native gardens overlooking Adventure Bay before you taste fudge in the tranquil surrounds.

Explore the Tasman Peninsula from both land and sea on a full-day excursion from Hobart. See the Tasman Peninsula from the water on a three-hour wilderness cruise, enjoy an included lunch before your tour continues to Port Arthur Historic Site. Gain invaluable insights from your interpretive guides on this Tasman Peninsula day tour, which includes morning tea and lunch.

Bruny is an island off an island off an island! Famous for its local produce and spectacular coastal scenery, we enjoy an amazing morning hike, optional seafood lunch and then indulge in Bruny’s delicious local fare in the afternoon. • Hike to the spectacular Arch and rock formation on Miles Beach via Mars Bluff • Climb the stairs to the top of Trugannini Lookout at The Neck • Visit historic Two Tree Point • Relax on the beach at Adventure Bay with your own lunch OR enjoy your lunch at Pennicotts Seafood Restaurant (own expense) • Visit Bruny Island Chocolate Co. • Visit Bruny Island Honey • Visit Bruny Island Cheese Co. • Visit Get Shucked Oyster Farm for takeaway fresh oysters

Award winning day tour of Maria Island National Park to view seals, dolphins, wombats, kangaroos, eagles, wallabies, albatross and whales (during migration), famous geology and UNESCO convict history. Your tour will depart from Triabunna (approximately 1-hour and 15-minutes from Hobart). Includes a 4-hour scenic cruise of Maria Island with a 2-hour stay on the island. Lunch is provided with your tour as a beautiful selection of salad bowls from our cafe. Lunch will be enjoyed on the boat at anchor in a secluded bay. Local wines (Darlington Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc) and Tasmanian premium lager are also provided during lunch. A single serve is complimentary with your tour. Additional alcoholic drinks are $10 per serve. Cakes, water, tea, coffee, orange juice, soda water and soft drinks are also provided complimentary.  A free shuttle bus service is available for guests who require transport from Hobart! Please choose the Tour + Bus option when booking.

One can’t say that they’ve truly explored Tasmania without visiting the big three: Hobart, Port Arthur and Bruny Island. This three-day tour will make sure you get the full Tassie experience by guiding you on an epic journey around Tasmania's south. Day 1: Covers all of Hobart’s key attractions: Mt Wellington, Bonorong, Richmond, city highlights tour and Salamanca market (This tour is only on Saturdays to include the market). Day 2: Bruny island – Arguably Tasmania's best day trip! This magical Island has a little piece of everything Tasmania has: World class beaches, rugged coastline and native wildlife matched with the finest local produce from the ocean and the land – a tour you do not want to miss! You will see firsthand why Bruny Island is one of Tasmania’s most popular tourist destinations. Day 3: The Port Arthur and Tasman Sights tour – Eagehawk Neck, Pirates Bay, Dog Line Monument, Tasmanian Chocolate Foundry, Lavender Farm, Port Arthur Historic Site and Remarkable Cave.

Escape into Tasmania’s pristine wilderness as we travel coast to coast and experience the best of the island over five days. The five day tour of Tasmania starts by heading to the wild West Coast for waterfalls, rainforests, and wildlife. You’ll discover the startling changes of scenery in the alpine wilderness of Cradle Mountain, and the pristine sands of Tasmania’s East Coast, at the Bay of Fires, Wineglass Bay, and Freycinet National Park. Eco-certified and active, this small group tour of Tasmania offers a diversity of outstanding short walks in National Parks to suit your fitness level.

Join us for two of Tasmania's best tourist attractions – The natural beauty of Bruny Island and the Historic Port Arthur penal colony. Day 1: Bruny Island – Arguably Tasmania's best day trip! This magical Island has a little piece of everything Tasmania has: World-class beaches, rugged coastline and native wildlife matched with the finest local produce from the ocean and the land – a tour you do not want to miss! You will see firsthand why Bruny Island is fast becoming one of Tasmania’s most popular tourist destinations. The bus departs Hobart at 7:30 AM and returns at 5:30 PM. Day 2: The Port Arthur tour is a direct, 8 hour tour from Hobart to the Tasman Peninsula and Historic Site. You will have 4 hours to explore the rich colonial history at Port Arthur. Explore the sights of the Tasman Peninsula: Eaglehawk Neck's Pirates Bay lookout, Dog Line Monument, Tasmanian Chocolate Foundry, Lavender Farm and Remarkable Cave. Departs Hobart at 9:30 AM.

Discover the beauty of the Gordon River and small town of Strahan on a full-day tour by air to Tasmania’s west coast. From Hobart, take a scenic flight to Strahan, and then transfer to a catamaran for a 5.5-hour Gordon River cruise. You’ll see Hells Gates, Macquarie Harbour and pristine rainforest, and you'll stop for a walking tour of Sarah Island. Explore Strahan during a little free time on this small-group tour limited to 14 people, providing a more intimate experience.

The only one day (9.5 hour) driving tour to the Great Lake and Central Plateau, including wilderness, highland lakes and a veteran hydro power station. Your local guide David, learned relevant scientific disciplines at the University of Tasmania and worked for the organization that manages the lakes. Tour a 1916 Hydro power station, capture its stories and charm. Drive to the massive Great Lake to see the Miena dams, Reynolds Island and absorb the birds eye view at the Great Lake Lookout. Then stroll among rare pencil pines to behold pristine Pine lake. We then take in the alpine rainforest, dramatic escarpment and views of Northern Tasmania at the Liffy Forest Lookout. In addition, enjoy the great highland scenery as we drive to and from Hobart.

Our 8 Day Tasmania in Circle tour is our most popular offering. Designed to fit neatly into a calendar week this tour is a fantastic option for sampling Tasmania's best in relatively short time. Covering approximately 1500km we explore many of Tassie’s premier attractions, moving fast enough to provide a fantastic overview of the island, yet slow enough to enjoy the scenery! Suitable for all ages and fitness levels this is truely an amazing, small group travel experience.

Our 5 Day Tasmania East Coast Tour provides an intimate little getaway for those that have limited travel time available. This tour is a great option to explore the more populated east coast of Tassie along with the 2 biggest cities of Hobart & Launceston. Covering approximately 850km we explore many of Tasmania’s memorable attractions, moving fast enough to provide a fantastic overview of the islands eastern side, yet slow enough to enjoy the sights! Concluding at Thursday morning this tour offers fantastic coastal scenery, historical learnings, fresh air and dozens of incredible photo opportunities. Suitable for all ages and fitness levels this is truely a memorable, small group travel experience.

Explore the remote Tasmanian wilderness of Southwest National Park on a 3-day excursion that stays in our exclusive camp hut accommodations. Your expert guide shows you the best of this grand Australian wilderness as you travel by boat through Bathurst Harbour Marine Reserve, Celery Top Islands, Parker Bay, and the Breaksea Islands. Have the option to take long and short walks to spectacular mountains and local landmarks. Small group tour limited to eight people ensures personalized attention from your knowledgeable guide.