Three Days, Hobart To Bruny

Three days travelling with Tassie Tours Tasmania: Hobart's highlights, the Port Arthur Historic Site, then a full day on Bruny Island with local tastings along the way. Reviews sit at 4.8 from 29 guests, prices open at A$455 per person, and cancelling is free.

Overview

This three-day package from Tassie Tours Tasmania strings together Hobart's city sights, a full Bruny Island day and a Port Arthur historic site visit, all starting and finishing in Hobart with hotel pickup from selected CBD locations. Rather than booking each day separately, the tour runs as one connected itinerary with a local driver-guide each day and on-board audio so everyone can hear the commentary.

Day one covers Hobart and its surroundings: the summit of Mt Wellington for views over the city, Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary for close encounters with Tasmanian natives, the colonial town of Richmond, a city highlights tour and Salamanca market if the day falls on a Saturday. Day two crosses to Bruny Island by ferry for beaches, national park and coastline. Day three is the Port Arthur run, a seven-hour round trip with four hours at the penal colony site plus a harbour cruise.

It suits travellers based in Hobart who want the south's headline destinations handled in one booking. Reviews frequently single out the guides, with many naming their drivers as the reason the three days stood out. Note that Mt Wellington depends on weather; if the mountain road closes, Rosny Hill lookout is used instead.

What's Included

Itinerary

1. Day 1: Hobart sightsMeet the driver-guide and set off around Hobart's key attractions, including the Mt Wellington summit, Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary, Richmond and a city highlights tour. Salamanca market is included on Saturdays only.
2. Day 2: Bruny IslandTake the ferry across to Bruny Island for beaches, national park and rugged coastline, with the ferry ticket included in the package.
3. Day 3: Port ArthurA direct bus trip departing Hobart at 10:30 AM on a 7-hour round trip, with 4 hours to explore Port Arthur Historic Site at your own pace. Entrance and a 20 minute harbour cruise are included, returning around 5:30 PM.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points are worth knowing before booking this one.

• Getting picked up. Hotel pickup and drop-off is included from selected Hobart CBD locations. Travellers need to contact the local operator after booking to confirm the exact pickup arrangements.
• What to pack. The listing recommends comfortable shoes, sunglasses, a sun hat, swimwear, a camera, water and rain gear. Appropriate footwear matters in particular on Bruny Island, according to the listing's advice.
• Guides set the tone. The driver-guide changes from day to day, and reviewers across the board praise them as knowledgeable, friendly and entertaining. Several travellers said the guides were the highlight of the trip.
• Bring your own food. Food and drinks are not included, though guests are welcome to bring their own. Cheese tastings at Wicked Cheese are covered by the package.
• Check the weather. Mt Wellington is subject to weather conditions, and Rosny Hill lookout replaces it when the mountain is closed. The listing advises checking the forecast and dressing accordingly.
• Pace of the days. Reviewers describe the days as well organised and packed with highlights. One traveller noted that booking the package together works out cheaper than booking the three days separately.

Common issues. The tour needs a minimum number of participants to run; if that number is not reached, travellers are offered an alternative date or a full refund. Food and drinks are excluded, as is the Bruny Island lighthouse tour, so budget beyond the ticket price. Mt Wellington visits depend on the weather, with Rosny Hill lookout as the substitute when the mountain is closed. Pickup is from selected Hobart CBD locations, and travellers should contact the local partner after booking to arrange their pickup details.

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