Hobart Trip Overview
This 4-day tour of Tassie’s East Coast, Tasman Peninsula and Bruny Island sees you exploring Tassie’s awesome beaches, discovering amazing history and enjoying local wildlife.
Join our eco-certified tour to experience Tassie’s picturesque beaches, stunning scenery and magical locations such as the Bay of Fires, Freycinet National Park and Wineglass Bay. We will also visit a wildlife sanctuary to see Tasmanian devils in action and stay overnight in one of Tassie’s best seaside towns, Bicheno. We visit Bruny Island (Tassie’s own island paradise), where we’ll taste some local gourmet delicacies and experience a diversity of scenic and natural highlights including South Bruny National Park, Adventure Bay and The Neck. On our final day we’ll discover the dramatic coastal scenery of the Tasman Peninsula and explore the world’s best-preserved convict ruins at the Port Arthur Historic Site.
Additional Info
Duration: 4 days
Starts: Hobart, Australia
Trip Category: Outdoor Activities >> 4WD, ATV & Off-Road Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Hobart, Tasmania, Australia
This 4-day tour of Tassie’s East Coast, Tasman Peninsula and Bruny Island sees you exploring Tassie’s awesome beaches, discovering amazing history and enjoying local wildlife.
Join our eco-certified tour to experience Tassie’s picturesque beaches, stunning scenery and magical locations such as the Bay of Fires, Freycinet National Park and Wineglass Bay. We will also visit a wildlife sanctuary to see Tasmanian devils in action and stay overnight in one of Tassie’s best seaside towns, Bicheno. We visit Bruny Island (Tassie’s own island paradise), where we’ll taste some local gourmet delicacies and experience a diversity of scenic and natural highlights including South Bruny National Park, Adventure Bay and The Neck. On our final day we’ll discover the dramatic coastal scenery of the Tasman Peninsula and explore the world’s best-preserved convict ruins at the Port Arthur Historic Site.
Itinerary
Day 1: Hobart to Bicheno
Stop At: St Helens, St Helens, Break O’Day, Tasmania
A quick visit to the bustling fishing town to grab some lunch and check out the ‘cray boats’ in the harbour.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Bay of Fires, Binalong Bay, Break O’Day, Tasmania Australia
Famous for its crystal-clear waters, white sandy beaches and orange lichen-covered granite boulders. If conditions are right then it’s the perfect place for a swim.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: East Coast Natureworld, 18356 Tasman Hwy, Bicheno, Tasmania 7215 Australia
Visit one of Tasmania’s premier natural wildlife and ecology parks. Get up close and personal with the famous Tasmanian Devil and many of Tasmania’s other unique wildlife.
Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes
Stop At: Bicheno, Bicheno, Glamorgan-Spring Bay, Tasmania
Spend the evening exploring at your leisure this picturesque seaside town. Take in the sensational coastal views and sample some of the local fish and chips whilst keeping an eye out for the local wildlife including the migrating whales (in season).
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Bicheno Penguin Tours, 70 Burgess St, Bicheno TAS 7215, Australia
Experience first hand these quirky little Tasmanian characters as they wander right past on their way to their burrows. This is done as an optional extra.
Duration: 1 hour
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight at Bicheno Backpackers (Hostel accommodation options) or Beachfront Bicheno (Motel accommodation options)
Day 2: Bicheno to Hobart
Stop At: Freycinet National Park, Coles Bay Road, Coles Bay, Freycinet, Tasmania 7215 Australia
Here it is, the world famous Freycinet National Park. We beat the crowds by arriving early to explore this paradise. Walk to the lookout for panoramic views over Wineglass Bay. Then you can choose to relax at Wineglass Bay beach, or if you a looking for something a little more adventurous, choose the challenging climb of Mt Amos or take a beach walk.
Duration: 5 hours
Stop At: Wineglass Bay Lookout, Road C302 Inside Freycinet National Park, Coles Bay, Freycinet, Tasmania 7215 Australia
As part of our visit to the Freycinet National Park this lookout offers stunning views of Wineglass Bay.
Duration: 5 hours
Stop At: Cape Tourville Lighthouse, Freycinet, Tasmania Australia
Enjoy the stunning views from Cape Tourville out to the Tasman Sea and back towards the pink granite peaks of the Hazards Mountains and Wineglass Bay.
Duration: 45 minutes
Pass By: Swansea, Swansea, Glamorgan-Spring Bay, Tasmania
Pass through as we continue along the Great Eastern Drive.
Stop At: Orford, Orford, Glamorgan-Spring Bay, Tasmania
A quick stop at the popular holiday township.
Duration: 15 minutes
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight at Hobart Central YHA (hostel accommodation options) or Travelodge Hobart (Motel accommodation options).
Day 3: Bruny Island
Stop At: Kettering, Kettering, Kingborough, Greater Hobart, Tasmania
After a 30 minute drive from Hobart we reach the ferry departure point.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Bruny Island, Bruny Island, Tasmania
Spend the day exploring Bruny Island which has some of Tasmania’s most beautifully preserved natural environments with abundant wildlife and stunning cliff top views.
Duration: 7 hours
Pass By: Bruny Island Cheese Company, 1807 Bruny Island Main Rd, Great Bay TAS 7150, Australia
A quick stop to pick up some samples of some delicious local cheeses.
Stop At: Bruny Island Honey, 2184 Bruny Island Main Rd, Great Bay, Bruny Island, Tasmania 7150 Australia
A chance to taste and learn about the leatherwood honey industry which is unique to Tasmania.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: South Bruny National Park, Bruny Island, Tasmania 7151 Australia
At the convict-built Cape Bruny lighthouse our guide will captivate you with stories of the region’s maritime history. Look out across the Southern Ocean towards Antartica or west to see the jagged mountain peaks of mainland Tasmania. Venture down to Lighthouse Beach while keeping a look out for Tassie’s spiky echidna.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Cape Bruny Lighthouse, 1750 Lighthouse Rd, Bruny Island, Tasmania Australia
Optional tour of internal workings of the Lighthouse and viewing deck. Subject to availability.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Adventure Bay, Adventure Bay, Bruny Island, Tasmania
With its idyllic beach and forested foreshore you can take a stroll along the white sand, enjoy a swim or venture our towards Grass Point while looking for the unique white Bennett’s wallaby.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: The Neck, Bruny Island, Tasmania 7150 Australia
Enjoy panoramic views of South Bruny Island and learn about the history of Truganini.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Get Shucked Oyster Bar, 1735 Bruny Island Main Road, Bruny Island, Tasmania Australia
Learn about the oyster farming industry and sample some of the delicious product at this locally owned and operate farm with scenic views overlooking Great Bay.
Duration: 30 minutes
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight at Hobart Central YHA (hostel accommodation options) or Travelodge Hobart (Motel accommodation options).
Day 4: Port Arthur and Tasman Peninsula
Stop At: Richmond, Richmond, Clarence, Greater Hobart, Tasmania
Visit one of Tasmania’s best preserved colonial villages located in the heart of the Coal River Valley wine region, home to Australia’s oldest bridge, the Richmond Bridge.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Pirates Bay/Eaglehawk Neck, Southeast Tasmania, Tasmania Australia
A quick stop to take in the this scenic lookout which gives us panoramic views of the Tasman Peninsular, Cape Hauy and Cape Pillar.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Port Arthur Historic Site, Arthur Highway, Port Arthur, Tasmania 7182 Australia
Our main attraction for the day – a visit to Australia’s best preserved convict site, the World Heritage-listed Port Arthur Historic Site.
You will get a chance to discover the fascinating story of this convict settlement with its chilling realities for prisoners amid the preserved gaol ruins. Guided tour and harbour cruise included.
Duration: 4 hours
Stop At: Tasman National Park, C344, Eaglehawk Neck, Tasmania TAS 7179, Australia
We take time to explorer some of the remarkable natural geological features of the Tasman Peninsula including Tasman Arch, Devil’s Kitchen & The Blowhole.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Tasman Arch Track, Eaglehawk Neck TAS 7179, Australia
One of the many remarkable geological features found in the Tasman National Park.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Devils Kitchen, 31 Tasmans Arch Rd, Eaglehawk Neck TAS 7179, Australia
Another incredible geological feature of the Tasman National Park with an observation platform with sweeping views.
Duration: 15 minutes
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
