Grand Hobart Scenic Full Day Bus Tour

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• Duration: 8.25 Hours (9:15 am - 5:30 pm)

This is truly the ultimate tour to ensure you see as much of Hobart and its surrounds in one day as possible. Perfect for those with little time in Hobart. We travel up to the summit of Mt Wellington, where the views over Hobart and beyond are breathtaking. Travelling back down, we start a comprehensive tour with a local guide through the streets of Hobart, stopping at places like the Royal Botanic Gardens (optional), the exterior ruins of the Female Factory and Rosny Hill Lookout.

In the afternoon, meet the furry little Tasmanian Devils as well as many other Australian animals at Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary. We will have approximately 1 hour at Richmond and 1 hour at Bonorong.

Highlights

Mt Wellington

• On a clear day, the views from kunanyi / Mt Wellington are simply stunning

• In winter, you may even find yourself playing in the snow – whatever the weather, take the opportunity to visit this iconic mountain (traditional Palawa Kani name: kunanyi)

• See St David’s Park

• Travel through diverse ecosystems and experience the harsh alpine environment of the mountain

• View the striking rock formation of the Organ Pipes

• At the kunanyi / Mt Wellington summit, take in the rugged alpine landscape and enjoy unsurpassed views on a clear day

• The summit offers a panoramic spectacle of Hobart, its suburbs, and the vast waterways of the Derwent River

• Option to walk and view the exterior of the Cascade Brewery

• Stroll through the scenic Cascade Gardens

• Visit the exterior ruins of the Cascades Female Factory – once a female prison – for insight into the lives of the women convicts held there

City Tour

• Sullivan’s Cove – Hobart’s birthplace and ferry terminal

• Parliament House

• Salamanca Place – Georgian-style warehouses now restored as restaurants, galleries, and pubs

• St David’s Park

• South Hobart at the foot of Mt Wellington

• St David’s Cathedral

• Treasury Building and Franklin Square

• GPO and Hobart Town Hall

• Penitentiary Chapel

• Queen’s Domain and Government House

• Victoria Dock and Constitution Dock

• Free time to explore the exquisite Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens (optional)

Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary and Historic Richmond

• Cross the Tasman Bridge into the Coal River Valley and continue to Richmond – a unique historic town with mellow stone cottages, classic Georgian mansions, and home to:

  • The oldest convict-built road bridge in Australia

  • The oldest operating Catholic church in Australia

• Stroll along the picturesque Coal River and wander through the village

• Browse the many shops and galleries for unique gifts or souvenirs

• Sample local produce at one of the cafes or restaurants

• Receive a Richmond map and discount coupons

• Visit Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary in the Brighton Valley – home to native animals and a breeding site for the Tasmanian Devil (purinina in Palawa Kani)

• Enjoy an up-close encounter with Tasmanian Devils and other native wildlife

• Hand-feed the free-roaming animals as you stroll through the sanctuary grounds

• Capture great photo opportunities on this fun-filled day