4 Day Hobart and Tasmania Highlights Tour
Welcome to Tasmania. Starting and finishing in Hobart, on this spectacular privately guided or self drive tour you will discover the majestic sites that this Australian State has to offer on a 3 night/4 day excursion. Highlights include Hobart and the spectacular views from Mount Wellington, Bruny Island with its vast array of wildlife and coastal views as well as a visit to Historic Port Arthur and many more. The best part is that this is your private tour on your terms allowing you to discover Tasmania like a local. Welcome to The Road Trip – Where Your Journey Begins.
Day 1 – Hobart Arrival
Welcome to Tasmania. Upon arrival and being met by your private driver for the tour (or collection of your rental vehicle if taking the self drive option), you will spend the day exploring Hobart and its incredible surrounds. Today’s tour includes a visit to Bonorong Wildlife Park. Here you will have the opportunity to get up close and personal to some of Australia’s incredible wildlife including kangaroos, Cockatoos, Koalas and of course the Tasmanian devil. From here it is off to Richmond Historic Village famous for its Georgian Architecture. This afternoon you will take a trip to the top of Mount Wellington for incredible views. Tonight enjoy a welcome dinner in Hobart where you will spend the night.
Day 2 – Bruny Island Cruise and Huon Valley
Today you will get the chance to explore Bruny Island. Cruise alongside some of Australia’s highest sea cliffs, beneath towering crags and drift up close to listen to the awesome ‘Breathing Rock’. Enter deep sea caves, pass through the narrow gap between the coast and ‘The Monument’ and feel the power of nature at the point where the Tasman Sea meets the might of the Southern Ocean.
Join in the search for the abundant coastal wildlife such as seals, dolphins, migrating whales and sea birds. The highly trained interpretive guides love what they do – they work hard to ensure that the experience is fun, enjoyable, entertaining and informative. Enjoy lunch on the island.
This afternoon explore the incredible Huon Valley and explore this scenic drive through valleys covered in thick forests and breathtaking vistas. Return to Hobart in the evening.
Day 3 – Port Arthur Day Tour
Today you will head to Port Arthur and get a chance to explore the historic Port Arthur Site. Port Arthur Historic Site is a large site holding a great many stories and is famous for the first convict settlers to Australia. Now it is one of Australia’s most important heritage destinations, where the story of Australia’s colonial history is written in stone and brick. From here visit the Remarkable Cave. A viewing platform at the bottom of 115 steps offer a tremendous view of the opening, which has been compared to the shape of Tasmania itself. Following this you will get the opportunity to visit Port Arthur Lavender Farm. Return to Hobart later in the afternoon where you will spend a further night.
Day 4 – Hobart Departure Day
After checking out of your accommodation you will transfer to Hobart Airport and your onward travel arrangements. We trust that you have enjoyed a memorable trip with us.
