The 7 Hobart National Park Tours That Earn Their Price

1.Port Arthur Full-day Guided Tour with Harbour Cruise and Tasman National Park

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 585 reviews · from $121Our pick

Spend about nine hours touring from Hobart to Port Arthur with an air-conditioned vehicle, Wi-Fi, site admission, a guided historic-site visit, and a 30-minute cruise around the Isle of the Dead. Guides such as Colin, Vic, Rod, Mark, and Barry add local stories and practical help along the way.

“Great tour to Port Arthur. Our tour guide Vic was very informative. There was also enough time at Port Arthur to explore the site and joined the 30 min harbour cruise. Overall it was a very great day out.”

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2.Bruny Island Wilderness Cruise from Adventure Bay, Bruny Island

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 293 reviews · from $129Top rated

Join Pennicott Wilderness Journeys at Adventure Bay for a 3-hour cruise along south Bruny Island. Your local crew takes you past sea caves, blowholes and towering cliffs while searching for dolphins, seals, sea eagles and other coastal wildlife. Waterproof jackets are provided.

“Absolutely beautiful and a fun experienced crew. Saw seals, dolphins etc. A must if you are going to Bruny island.”

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3.Wineglass Bay & Freycinet National Park Day Trip from Hobart

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 249 reviews · 10 hours · from $120

Travel from Hobart to Freycinet National Park in an air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking guide such as Gino, Phil, or Bryony. Walk to Wineglass Bay Lookout, choose from several hiking options, stop at scenic beaches, and buy fresh seafood or Tasmanian wine along the way.

“Jack was the spirit of the tour. Thank you for this great experience.”

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4.Southwest Tasmania Wilderness Experience: Fly Cruise and Walk Including Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 233 reviews · from $537

From Hobart, Par Avion flies you along Tasmania’s southern coast to Melaleuca. You’ll cruise Bathurst Harbour, walk in Southwest National Park, and eat lunch in a remote setting. Pilots such as James, Callum, Dave, and Liam also guide the day, with live commentary throughout.

“Wonderful experience rugged south west of Tasmania, staff including Liam the pilot and Peter the guide were first class.”

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5.Hobart: Wineglass Bay & Freycinet National Park Active Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 228 reviews · 1 day · from $116Best value

Walk uphill to Wineglass Bay Lookout, explore Honeymoon Bay and Sleepy Bay, and take the Cape Tourville Lighthouse Walk with an English-speaking guide. The small-group tour includes park entry, hotel pickup from selected Hobart locations, and a stop at Devil’s Corner Winery. Bring lunch, water, sturdy shoes, and energy for a long day.

“This was a great day. Lucas was incredibly knowledgeable and so friendly. All the spots we went to on Freycinet were amazing - gorgeous scenery and a bit of a hidden gem. The winery at the end was a nice touch. Would highly recommend.”

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6.Tasmania: Wilderness and Wildlife Guided 6-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 60 reviews · 6 days · from $831

Travel Tasmania with a local English-speaking guide such as Phil, Brendan, or Keygan, choosing easy to moderate walks each day. Expect hostel or motel stays, national parks, wombats, devils, Bay of Fires beaches, Cradle Mountain, and a flexible route for visitors without a car.

“The agenda was great and the schedule was planned well. Our tour guide Brendan was amazing! It's a shame that they changed our guide for the last day as we had bonded so well as a group with Brendan. Garreth nonetheless was a good and knowledgable guide too. Tasmania is a great place and I highly recommend booking this tour to make most of your visit here!”

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7.From Hobart: Mt. Field National Park and Russell Falls

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 41 reviews · 6h 45m · from $127

Travel from Hobart through the Derwent Valley to New Norfolk, Salmon Ponds, and Mt. Field National Park. Feed trout, enjoy morning tea, walk beneath giant eucalyptus trees, and see three-tiered Russell Falls. The English-language guide adds context to the forest and wildlife.

“The tour guide had a lot of information about Mt Field that was vary helpful. It made the walk through the tall trees so much more meaningful.”

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