About this tour
This three-day loop covers Tasmania's essential southern sights: Hobart's cultural hubs and mountain views, Bruny Island's wild coastlines and wildlife, and Port Arthur's colonial heritage with scenic detours. You'll be driven between locations in an air-conditioned vehicle with a local guide, staying in Hobart each night. The itinerary flexes around the Saturday Salamanca Market—book Thursday or Friday starts to hit Bruny and Port Arthur first, then Hobart on Saturday.
Highlights
- Mt Wellington summit views over Hobart and the Derwent
- Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary encounters with Tasmanian devils
- Bruny Island's boulder-strewn beaches and seal colonies
- Port Arthur Historic Site and convict-era ruins
- Eagehawk Neck cliffs, lavender farm, chocolate factory
- Salamanca Market browse (Saturdays only)
- Remarkable Cave sea cave exploration
What to expect
Day one settles you into Hobart: a cable-car ride up Mt Wellington for panoramic views, a wildlife sanctuary visit, a heritage village stroll, and the Saturday market if timed right. Day two ferries you to Bruny Island, where you'll explore windswept beaches, hunt for native fauna, and taste local producers' seafood and provisions. Day three heads east toward Port Arthur—stop at clifftop lookouts, a working lavender property, a chocolate maker, and finally the sprawling historic convict prison complex. Expect solid driving days with plenty of photo moments and guided commentary throughout.
Good to know
A Parks Pass is mandatory for Bruny Island; buy it online beforehand or by phone on the day. Lunch isn't supplied—bring cash or plan stops. The itinerary shifts if you start mid-week; Saturday always features the Salamanca Market in Hobart. Prams and strollers work fine; infants must sit with an adult.
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