Two Days, Hobart And Bruny

Hobart's city sights fill day one; day two belongs entirely to Bruny Island with a guide. A perfect 5 from 14 reviews, this Tassie Tours Tasmania pair starts at A$305 per person and cancels free.

Overview

This two-day trip from Tassie Tours Tasmania pairs the main sights around Hobart with a full day on Bruny Island. Day one stays on the mainland side: a stop on Mount Wellington, a visit to Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary, the Richmond Bridge, Salamanca Market and a quick call at the Wicked Cheese Co. Day two crosses to Bruny Island for a nine-stop circuit taking in the Neck, Adventure Bay, Mavista Falls, Cape Bruny Lighthouse and a run of local producers.

Travel is by air-conditioned minibus with hotel pickup and drop-off within 5km of the Hobart centre, and the group is capped at 20 travellers. A local guide accompanies the tour, and entry fees for Bonorong plus a National Parks Pass are built into the price. Lunch and drinks are not included, so travellers budget separately for meals on both days, and accommodation is likewise not part of the package.

The tour is designed to cover the major tourist attractions around Hobart, and reviewers mention knowledgeable guides. One reviewer noted smaller numbers on the island day than the Hobart day.

What's Included

Included

All taxes, fees and handling charges
GST (Goods and Services Tax)
Local guide
Professional guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off (within 5km of the Hobart centre)
Transport by air-conditioned minibus
Bonorong entry fees
National Parks Pass

Not Included

Lunch and drinks not included.

Itinerary

Hotel pickup, HobartPickup and drop-off are included for hotels within 5km of the Hobart centre.
Mount WellingtonA 30-minute stop with free admission. If cloud or snow covers the mountain, Rosny lookout or Mt Nelson is used as a substitute.
Bonorong Wildlife SanctuaryA stop of 1 hour 15 minutes at the sanctuary. Entry is included in the tour price.
Richmond BridgeA 45-minute stop at the bridge, with free admission.
Salamanca Market and Wicked Cheese Co.Time at Salamanca Market of 1 hour 30 minutes with free admission, then a 15-minute stop at the Wicked Cheese Co. Accommodation and meals are not included on this tour.
Day 2: Bruny Island circuitNine stops on the island, beginning with 30 minutes at the Neck and 30 minutes at Adventure Bay.
Mavista Falls, chocolate and AlonnahStops of 30 minutes at Mavista Falls, 15 minutes at Bruny Island Chocolate Company and 45 minutes at Alonnah, all with free admission.
Cape Bruny LighthouseA 30-minute stop. Lighthouse entry carries an extra fee, though the Parks Pass needed for the site is included.
Honey, cheese and oystersFinal stops of 15 minutes at Bruny Island Honey, 20 minutes at Bruny Island Cheese Company and 15 minutes at Get Shucked Oyster Bar.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points worth knowing before booking this trip.

Food budget. Lunch and drinks are not included on either day. The Bruny Island route includes stops at the cheese company, honey shop, chocolatier and oyster bar.
Group feel. The tour runs with a maximum of 20 travellers. One reviewer described the tour sizes as comfortable, and reported a smaller group on the Bruny Island day than on the Hobart day.
Guides. Reviewers describe the guides as knowledgeable, with plenty of common knowledge about Tasmania, specifically Hobart and Bruny Island. One reviewer also found their guide entertaining and good at keeping everyone engaged.
Weather. The tour runs in most weather conditions and the operator asks travellers to dress appropriately. If poor weather covers Mount Wellington in cloud or snow, Rosny lookout or Mt Nelson replaces it.
Kids. Children must be accompanied by an adult and the minimum age is 4. Pushchairs are accessible on the tour, though it is not wheelchair accessible.
Pickup. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, but only within 5km of the Hobart centre. The tour also picks up within a 5km radius of the Hobart CBD, as the booking details confirm.

Common issues. Lunch, drinks and accommodation are all excluded. Entry to Cape Bruny Lighthouse also costs extra. The tour is not wheelchair accessible, and it requires a minimum number of travellers, so it can be cancelled if that minimum is not met. Mount Wellington itself may be swapped for a substitute lookout when weather closes in.

Before You Book A Tour

What is included in the price?

All taxes, fees and handling charges, GST, a local professional guide, transport by air-conditioned minibus, hotel pickup and drop-off within 5km of the Hobart centre, Bonorong entry fees and a National Parks Pass. Lunch, drinks, accommodation and Cape Bruny Lighthouse entry are not included.

Is food provided on the tour?

No. Lunch and drinks are not included, so travellers buy their own meals on both days. The Bruny Island stops at the honey, cheese, chocolate and oyster producers are also purchase-at-your-own-expense.

Where does the tour pick up from?

Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, but only within a 5km radius of the Hobart CBD.

Is the tour suitable for children?

Yes, with conditions. Children must be accompanied by an adult and the minimum age is 4. Pushchairs are accessible, though the tour is not wheelchair accessible.

What is the cancellation policy?

A full refund applies if the booking is cancelled at least 24 hours before the start time. Inside 24 hours there is no refund and changes are not accepted. If the operator cancels for poor weather or because the minimum number of travellers is not met, travellers are offered a different date or a full refund.

What should I bring and wear?

The tour operates in most weather conditions, so dress appropriately for the day, including for the Mount Wellington stop. Bring money or a card for lunch, drinks and optional purchases at the Bruny Island producers, plus extra for Cape Bruny Lighthouse entry if you want to go inside.