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Tasmania Tours & Day Trips: 15 and the Driving Each One Takes

132 tours  ·  from $17

Bruny Island oysters, the Gordon River out of Strahan, Wineglass Bay and Cradle Mountain. These 15 are priced and compared on driving distance, because nothing in Tasmania is as close as the map suggests.

Bruny Island Food, Sightseeing, Guided Lighthouse Tour & Lunch - From Hobart to Kettering and across the channel
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Bruny Island Food, Sightseeing, Guided Lighthouse Tour & Lunch

1.Bruny Island Food, Sightseeing, Guided Lighthouse Tour & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,989 reviews · from $190Our pick

Spend about 10 hours exploring Bruny Island by ferry and minivan, with morning tea, lunch, tastings, and a guided Cape Bruny Lighthouse climb. Guides such as Jimmy, Dave, Andy, and David add local stories and humor. Expect a full day with plenty of driving, scenic stops, and generous food.

“Great way to see the island! Anthony was knowledgeable and accommodating. Lunch was great! Views were spectacular.”

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Gordon River Cruise departing from Strahan - Hells Gates and the wide waters of Macquarie Harbour
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Gordon River Cruise departing from Strahan

2.Gordon River Cruise departing from Strahan

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,577 reviews · from $111

Set out from Strahan at 8:00 am aboard Spirit of the Wild for a six-hour cruise through Macquarie Harbour and the Gordon River. You’ll pass Hells Gates, cruise quietly under electric power, visit Sarah Island with a guide, and enjoy a chef-prepared buffet lunch. Main Deck and Premier Upper Deck seating are available.

“I enjoyed the entire trip because I love nature. From the time The Spirit Of The Wild left the port to Gordon River to Sarah Island and back. The history of the places that the cruise took me is very interesting.”

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Full-Day Guided Bruny Island Tour from Hobart - Get Shucked and Bruny’s food culture
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Full-Day Guided Bruny Island Tour from Hobart

3.Full-Day Guided Bruny Island Tour from Hobart

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,331 reviews · from $129

Spend about 10 hours exploring Bruny Island from Hobart with guides such as Mark, Bryony, Jodie, Nathan, and Pascal. The day combines ferry travel, oysters, beaches, rainforest, the Neck lookout, Cape Bruny Lighthouse, chocolate, honey, and lunch. Hotel pickup, ferry tickets, commentary, and the national parks pass are included.

“Perfectly timed day with a great group & activities. Bryony was a super fun & informative guide. Hotel pick ups & drop off were also so helpful!”

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kunanyi/Mt Wellington Explorer Bus- Return Tour (2.5 hours) - Leaving Brooke Street Pier in central Hobart
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kunanyi/Mt Wellington Explorer Bus- Return Tour (2.5 hours)

4.kunanyi/Mt Wellington Explorer Bus- Return Tour (2.5 hours)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,249 reviews · from $35

Take the Explorer Bus from Brooke Street Pier to the 1,270-metre summit of kunanyi/Mt Wellington. Enjoy local commentary from guides such as Tony, Paul, Greg, or David, with time for views and optional stops at Fern Tree Park and The Springs. The all-day pass suits hikers, families, and anyone without a car.

“All very well organised informative and entertaining! Loved the views and enjoyed the ride highlu recommended”

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Morning World Heritage Cruise on the Gordon River from Strahan - Sarah Island and Tasmania’s convict past
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Morning World Heritage Cruise on the Gordon River from Strahan

5.Morning World Heritage Cruise on the Gordon River from Strahan

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,193 reviews · from $111

Spend six hours cruising from Strahan through Macquarie Harbour and the Gordon River. You’ll pass Hell’s Gates, visit Sarah Island with a local guide, eat lunch aboard the catamaran, and walk through ancient rainforest in the Franklin-Gordon Wild Rivers National Park. Guides such as Sarah and Kim bring the convict story to life.

“Upper deck window was very much worth the money. Such a great cruise very informative and enjoyable. Would highly recommend.”

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Strahan: World Heritage Cruise on Gordon River with Lunch - Hells Gates and the mouth of Macquarie Harbour
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Strahan: World Heritage Cruise on Gordon River with Lunch

6.World Heritage Cruise on Gordon River with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,143 reviews · 6 hours · from $109

Spend six hours aboard a family-run catamaran from Strahan, visiting Hells Gates, Sarah Island, Heritage Landing rainforest, and Morrisons Huon Pine Sawmill. You’ll get live commentary, a guided convict-site walk, lunch made with Tasmanian produce, and time to move around the vessel. Upper-deck seats include morning tea and a drink.

“An excellent 6 hr trip in Macquaire harbour and down the Gordon River. We had an hours guided visit on Sarah Island the former penal colony which was very interesting .On the day we visited it was Remembrance Day and the Captain indicated a 1 minute silence with the ships hooter . Lunch was excellent and the commentary throughout informative. World Heritage Cruises has a.so been run by a local family for very many years . Highly recomended”

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The Freycinet Paddle - Getting comfortable in a double kayak
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The Freycinet Paddle

7.The Freycinet Paddle

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 985 reviews · from $104

Launch from Muirs Beach in Coles Bay for a three-hour guided paddle along Freycinet National Park. You’ll use stable double kayaks, receive coaching, stop for a hot drink and gourmet cookie, and may see seals, dolphins, birds, or stingrays. Guides such as James, Lee, Bea, and Jules add local stories and humor.

“We had an absolutely fabulous time. James our guide was knowledgeable thoroughly entertaining and great company. I would highly recommend this trip if you’re in this area.”

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Wineglass Bay Cruise from Coles Bay - Wildlife sightings depend on timing and luck
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Wineglass Bay Cruise from Coles Bay

8.Wineglass Bay Cruise from Coles Bay

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 982 reviews · from $129

Set out from Coles Bay at 9:45 am for a 4.5-hour cruise along Freycinet National Park. Expect granite cliffs, white-sand beaches, caves, wildlife, and commentary from the crew. Lunch is available as an option, and the cruise returns to the same jetty.

“Great day, lunch was very filling. We were lucky that there was no wind so got to see all of it including wineglsss bay itself.”

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Hobart: Bruny Island Food, Sightseeing & Lighthouse Day Tour - A long day that starts with a ferry ride
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Hobart: Bruny Island Food, Sightseeing & Lighthouse Day Tour

9.Bruny Island Food, Sightseeing & Lighthouse Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 960 reviews · 10 hours · from $198

Spend 10 hours touring Bruny Island with Bruny Island Safaris. You’ll eat oysters and cheese on a beach, seek white wallabies, climb to Truganini Lookout, tour Cape Bruny Lighthouse, and taste local honey, chocolate and fudge. Guides such as Nigel, Dave, Andy and Rick are known for lively local stories.

“Thank you to Andy for this great tour! I can highly recommend it!”

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Hobart: kunanyi/Mt Wellington Explorer Bus Pass - Fern Tree gives you the first walking option
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Hobart: kunanyi/Mt Wellington Explorer Bus Pass

10.kunanyi/Mt Wellington Explorer Bus Pass

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 848 reviews · 60 hours · from $35

Take the Explorer Bus from Brooke Street Pier to kunanyi/Mt Wellington at 1,270 metres. Enjoy commentary from drivers such as Paul, Tony, Greg, or Jack, spend about 40 minutes at the summit, or hop off at Fern Tree, The Springs, The Chalet, and Big Bend for walks. The all-day pass costs $35 and includes Wi-Fi and a walking map.

“Amazing trip we are so pleased we booked this our tour guide tony was so informative and helpful. Will definitely recommend to others”

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Tamar Valley Wine Tour with Lunch - Starting from Launceston with Terry
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Tamar Valley Wine Tour with Lunch

11.Tamar Valley Wine Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 836 reviews · from $135

Spend about 6.5 hours exploring the Tamar Valley from Launceston with guide Terry. Visit three or four boutique vineyards, taste cool-climate wines, enjoy a Tasmanian produce lunch, and hear local stories along the way. Pickup and drop-off are included, with a maximum of 11 people.

“Unbelievable value for money. Terry took us around the region to 4 wine tastings and 1 gin tasting. The food was incredible. Highly recommend the gnocchi. I will be doing this tour again.”

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Launceston: 50-Minute Cataract Gorge Cruise - The turn into Cataract Gorge
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Launceston: 50-Minute Cataract Gorge Cruise

12.50-Minute Cataract Gorge Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 813 reviews · 50 min · from $31Best value

Spend 50 minutes aboard the 1890s-style Lady Launceston, cruising from Kings Wharf and Seaport into Cataract Gorge. Your skipper points out landmarks, local stories, and river history as the boat shifts to its quiet electric drive inside the gorge. The pace is gentle, seating is comfortable, and the cruise is wheelchair accessible.

“Lovely leisurely cruise up the river and through the gorge. Great commentary about the surroundings. Mark our skipper was lovely and friendly.”

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Bruny Island Traveller - Gourmet Tasting and Sightseeing Day Trip from Hobart - The Neck lookout and Bruny’s big views
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Bruny Island Traveller – Gourmet Tasting and Sightseeing Day Trip from Hobart

13.Bruny Island Traveller – Gourmet Tasting and Sightseeing Day Trip from Hobart

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 786 reviews · from $197

Spend about 9 hours and 45 minutes touring Bruny Island by air-conditioned vehicle, with a local guide, ferry crossing, food tastings, lunch, The Neck lookout, rainforest walks and producer visits. Guides such as Murray, Claire, Dan and Liam are known for local stories, gentle humor and careful driving.

“Bruny Island day trip was excellent- highly recommend! Our guide, David, was amazing! Tour included cheese tasting, honey tasting, oysters, chocolates, lunch, great viewing at Neck point outlook, walk through private gardens and lots more!”

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Hobart: 24-Hour Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Bus Ticket - Sandy Bay and Wrest Point add a change of pace
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Hobart: 24-Hour Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Bus Ticket

14.24-Hour Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Bus Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 770 reviews · 1 day · from $31

Take a 90-minute loop around Hobart on the official Red Decker sightseeing bus, then use your ticket for 24 hours from first boarding. Ride the open top, follow GPS commentary in eight languages, and hop off at places such as Salamanca, Battery Point, Cascade Brewery, the Female Factory, and the Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens. Drivers including Paul and Tony add local tips.

“Busch’s clean and tidy. Well appointed and good recorded info along with good driver input. Stops in good spots. Such a great was to see the highlights of Hobart.”

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From Hobart: Full-Day Bruny Island Tour with Guide - The ferry crossing and the first views
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From Hobart: Full-Day Bruny Island Tour with Guide

15.Full-Day Bruny Island Tour with Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 755 reviews · 10 hours · from $127

Spend 10 hours exploring Bruny Island from Hobart with guides such as Mark, Jodi, Andrew, Pascal, and Bryony. Expect easy to moderate walks, beaches, rainforest, the Neck lookout, wildlife spotting, a pub lunch, and optional tastings of oysters, honey, chocolate, cider, wine, or beer. Pickup, ferry tickets, transport, and the national parks pass are included.

“The tour had many stops, no long drives, always something surprising on the next stop. Our guide Andrew was a professional on his place and told us many interesting facts which only local people know. Thank you! It was worth it.”

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