Hobart: Private Bespoke Tasmania Day Tour with Local Guide
Description
Tasmania rewards those who explore it with a local. That is exactly what this service delivers. An expert local guide, comfortable private transport, and a full day built around you. No fixed itinerary, no coach, no compromise. Wildlife enthusiast, food lover, photographer, history buff, or a group chasing something off the beaten track, your guide designs the day around your priorities. Ben Andrews and his team have deep roots in Tasmania and a local network that opens doors most visitors never find. Boutique wineries, distilleries, studio visits, pottery and gin-making workshops, birdwatching in pristine reserves, or the best lunch spots the guidebooks have not caught up with yet. Regions and experiences include the Huon Valley, Tasman Peninsula, Mt Field National Park, kunanyi/Mt Wellington, MONA, Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary, Coal River Valley, Maria Island, Freycinet, and the far south. Share your bucket list and your guide will help you tick it off.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Your guide collects you from your Hobart accommodation, cruise ship terminal, or hotel. Start time is flexible - let us know your preference when booking.
Southern Tasmania Exploration - suggested options include: Kunanyi/Mt Wellington - weave through historic suburbs to the summit for sweeping views across Hobart and the Derwent Valley.
*Optional* Enjoy up-close time with Tasmanian devils, wombats, kangaroos, and native species at one of Tasmania's best wildlife sanctuaries.
*Optional* Visit a convict-era township with Australia's oldest bridge, the old gaol, antique shops, and local cafes.
*Optional* Discover apple orchards, artisan producers, and scenic river landscapes south of Hobart.
*Optional* Tasmania's world-renowned Museum of Old and New Art.Coal River Valley - boutique wineries and distilleries with exclusive tastings.Tasman Peninsula - dramatic sea cliffs, blowhole, and the historic Port Arthur site.
Optional Add-On Experiences - available at additional cost: Pottery masterclass, sustainable fabric design, glass blowing, or gin-making workshop. Boat cruise on the Derwent or Huon River. Exclusive behind-the-scenes distillery or winery visit. Birdwatching in reserves and national parks. Long or short bushwalks tailored to your fitness level. Far-south experiences: Hastings Caves, Tahune Airwalk, South Cape Track. Maria Island or Freycinet National Park (extended range - contact us to arrange).
Drop-off back to your Hobart accommodation or a venue of your choice for the evening.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Pickup from your Hobart accommodation, cruise terminal, or hotel. Start time is flexible, default is 9:00am. Drop-off to your Hobart accommodation or a venue of your choice at the end of your day. Your guide will pick you up 5 mins before the tour start time, out the front of each hotel or in the lobby area with a sign on their phone, with guest name presented. The same with Cruise ships - at the exit door to the terminal. If for some reason you are late, please contact the operator via the mobile number to inform them. Contact the operator via mobile to text your pickup location.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Start time is flexible, default is 9:00am
- A peak season surcharge of 10% applies from November to March each year
- Multi-day itineraries available - contact us directly to design your experience
- Not wheelchair accessible; moderate physical fitness recommended for bushwalking options
- This is a private tour, only your group will participate
Reviews(2)
We had a fabulous day in Tasmania, from the Bonorong Wildlife park to the Coal River Valley, Mount Wellington to the Battery - it was great! Ben was an excellent guide, informative and entertaining and very flexible to adapting to our preferences for the day.
Thankyou so much Katherine for your kind words. I do Thankyou for finding me and having trust in me to deliver and support your day in Hobart. Enjoy the rest of your travels and let us know if we can help support and share Tasmania with anyone coming to Tasmania. Kind regards Ben Andrews Adventure Trails Tasmania
Tim was a great guide. Very knowledgeable and took us to places we would not have seen off a cruise tour!
Stephanie, thankyou so much for taking the time for this review. Tim is an excellent guide and i appreciate having him on the team. Thankyou for the kind words and its very comforting to know that you and your group had a great day, until next time ,travel safe. Ben
