Hobart, Tasmania Tour Options Day 1 and Day 2

Hobart:  Day 1, January 28, 2019

Our Wineglass Bay tour departs from Hobart, heading east then following the Great Eastern Drive north. We’ll travel through the seaside towns of Orford, Triabunna and Swansea as we make our way along the East Coast of Tasmania towards the Freycinet National Park.  We’ll stop briefly along the way to take in some of the local highlights such as Raspins Beach (Orford), Spiky Bridge and The Bark Mill (Swansea).

Itinerary would involve leaving the port once everyone is on the bus (approximately 815am) and then exploring our way up the East Coast of Tasmania.
I can offer interesting and scenic stops at as many coastal towns as you please along the way to Wineglass Bay. I would suggest:

Orford (apprx 9am, for a quick toilet break and views of Maria Island)
Triabunna (approx 915am for hand feeding native Tasmanian wildlife)
Swansea (approx 1015am for a cup of coffee/tea)
Friendly Beaches (approx 11am, officially entering the Freycinet National Park)
Coles Bay (approx 1145am for an early lunch break before going on our hike to Wineglass Bay) 

Lunch will be had at Coles Bay, where you can enjoy your fresh oysters and/or abalone from the Freycinet Marine Farm, or choose from the wide selection of seafood available at the Freycinet Fish and Chip Shop. If seafood isn’t your thing, the Freycinet Bakery Cafe has plenty to offer, or you can visit the Iluka Tavern or simply grab something simple from the Supermarket. Whatever you treat yourself with, be sure to also grab some drinking water because after lunch we go for our walk.

The walk to Wineglass Bay Lookout is one of the Great Short Walks of Tasmania and usually takes us around 45mins to get to the top. The 1.4 km walk is uphill on a rocky but well constructed path with stone steps. As a group, we walk to the Wineglass Bay Lookout where we help each other out to ensure we get the magic shots of Tasmania’s most famous photographed views.  We enjoy the excitement and emotions of the moment and take in the rewarding and world famous view.

From the Lookout you will be given the option to return to the start of the walk with your guide, or for the keen walkers you can choose to spend the rest of your time completing the walk down to Wineglass beach (2hr return).  There you can enjoy your lunch break with the famous white Wineglass Bay Beach sand between your toes, take a short stroll on the beach, take a swim in the stunning clear ocean, explore the rocky shoreline, the choice is yours!

If you choose to travel back with your guide, you will explore more of the Freycinet National Park through a series of short scenic walks.  You’ll visit Honeymoon Bay or Sleepy Bay and Cape Tourville Lookout.

After about 4-5 hours of fun and exploration in the Freycinet National Park we all reunite and jump aboard the bus again to make our way back to Hobart. The drive home is usually spent sharing our experiences and tales with each other and celebrating our amazing day out.  We’ll get you back at your accommodation around 6:30-7:00pm.

Tour Highlights

·         Freycinet National Park (4+ hours)

·         Wineglass Bay Lookout

·         Optional Wineglass Bay Beach walk/swim

·         Optional Wineglass Bay & Hazards Beach Circuit

·         Honeymoon Bay / Sleepy Bay

·         Cape Tourville Lookout

·         Spiky Bridge

·         Raspins Beach, Orford

·         Great Eastern Drive

·         Freycinet Marine Farm
(fresh seafood lunch option)

1/29/19. Hobart 2nd Day

Viator.  Again, I can set up group tour.  Guarantee Ship Return.  Please let me know if interested.

 Mt. Wellington. Richmond. Bonorong Wildlife.   $192/couple

Can Book as Group to be on Same minibus.  @7 couples

This product is specifically designed for Cruise Ship passengers. Land based passengers should book through product 13015P1 for the same itinerary. After pickup from Hobart, travel along the western shore of the River Derwent where you will view the historic buildings of Salamanca Place and Battery Point. Your guide will share information about the reclamation of Salamanca Wharf from the river Derwent, the history of the defences of the area, the history of Hobart, and how convicts were used for the construction of the city. Continue to the summit of Mt Wellington where you can enjoy the breathtaking views of greater Hobart and the Tasman Bridge, weather permitting. Should weather preclude the running of the trip up the mountain, you be given the option to visit the Mt. Nelson Signal Station. After departing Hobart, you will travel along the Brooker Highway to Bridgewater and visit the iconic Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary. Here you can see Tasmanian wildlife, including the Tassie Devil, Forest Kangaroos, Wallabies, Wombats, Koalas and many more. Have a conversation with Fred, the sulphur crested cockatoo, who is over 103 years old! In Richmond, you will gain more insight into the early convict days that preceded Port Arthur, with a stroll through the oldest goal in Tasmania. You will also see the oldest convict constructed sandstone bridge still in use in Australia and St. John's Catholic Church, the oldest Catholic Church in Australia, then you can wander around, and explore on your own, this quaint little hamlet, with its numerous old and heritage listed buildings, arts and craft galleries, antique shops, etc. A visit to the Old Hobart Town model, set out as Hobart was in the 1820s, is well worth while. An allowance of 1 hour has been scheduled for the stop in Richmond. This is enough time to grab a quick snack at the Bakery and explore what Richmond has to offer. We DO NOT recommend having a sit down meal in a cafe or restaurant, as this will eat up your hour allowance in itself. On the return to Hobart, time permitting, we will travel south along the eastern shore of the River Derwent, to Kangaroo Bluff Battery, where you can explore the subterranean passages and armories and learn more about the history of this site. For a spectacular panoramic view of the Derwent River and Hobart City, we will visit the Rosny Point Lookout, time permitting. The view stretches north to Lutana and south to Opossum Bay. This is a suitable vantage point for your guide to explain the Tasman bridge disaster that happened 40 years ago. 

Read more about Hobart Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary and Mt. Wellington 2018 - https://m.viator.com/tours/Hobart/Hobart-Shore-Excursion-incorporating-Mt-Wellington-Bonorong-Wildlife-Sanctuary-Richmond-Historic-Village/d379-13015P26?mcid=56757