Hobart: Private Bespoke Tasmania Day Tour with Local Guide
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.
Highlights
- Shore Excursions
- Private Drivers
- Port Pickup
- Historical Tours
- Ports of Call Tours
- Bus Services
- Weather Dependent - Moderate
Free cancellation up to 48 hours before
What's Included
• Bottled water
• Flexible pickup and drop-off within the Hobart area
• Park entry fees
• Expert local guide (Ben Andrews and team)
• Private, comfortable transport for the full day
What's Not Included
• Venue and attraction entry fees (unless customised package selected)
• Airport transfers - A$120 both ways if linked to tour start and finish dates
• Alcoholic Beverages
Tour Itinerary
Your guide collects you from your Hobart accommodation, cruise ship terminal, or hotel. Start time is flexible
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
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
*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
*Optional* Visit a convict-era township with Australia's oldest bridge, the old gaol, antique shops, and local cafes.
Optional Discover apple orchards artisan
*Optional* Discover apple orchards, artisan producers, and scenic river landscapes south of Hobart.
*Optional* Tasmania's world
*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
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
Drop-off back to your Hobart accommodation or a venue of your choice for the evening.
Cancellation Policy
Additional Information
• 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