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Hobart City Highlights and Scenic Lookouts Tour
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Hobart City Highlights and Scenic Lookouts Tour

Explore Hobart on this private shore tour, carefully crafted to highlight the city’s history, parks, and scenic spots in just a few hours. Accompanied by an experienced driver-guide, enjoy multiple stops for photos and short walks while remaining comfortable in your seat. Cruise along Hobart’s historic waterfront, wander through charming neighborhoods, and visit serene gardens. Take in colonial landmarks, historic churches, and stunning viewpoints with views of the city, the Derwent River, and Mount Wellington. With a relaxed pace and convenient port pick-up and drop-off, this tour provides an ideal introduction to Hobart.

6 hours
Max 20 people

Highlights

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  • Nature Walks
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From
$151
per person
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Free cancellation up to 48 hours before

What's Included

• Admission fee
• Bottled water
• Entrance fee
• Air-conditioned vehicle

What's Not Included

• Coffee and/or Tea
• Breakfast
• Lunch

Tour Itinerary

15 min

Start your journey at Hobart

Start your journey at Hobart’s historic birthplace, taking in a scenic drive around Sullivans Cove. Pass by Parliament House and enjoy beautiful harbor views as your guide shares insights into the city’s early history and its maritime significance.

15 min

Begin your experience at Hobart

Begin your experience at Hobart’s birthplace with a picturesque drive around Sullivans Cove. Travel past Parliament House and take in stunning harbor views as your guide shares stories about the city’s early beginnings and its rich maritime heritage.

25 min

Drive past the Georgian warehouses

Drive past the Georgian warehouses of Salamanca Place and continue through Battery Point. Enjoy photo stops and short walks among historic cottages and streets that reflect Hobart’s colonial past.

20 min

Head to South Hobart and

Head to South Hobart and pause at Cascade Gardens. Enjoy a relaxing stroll through the park and admire the exterior of the historic Cascade Brewery, reflecting the city’s rich industrial heritage.

15 min

Explore the remnants of the

Explore the remnants of the Female Factory, a former women’s prison, and discover its significance in Tasmania’s convict past. Then, continue your journey past Hobart Town Hall, historic churches, and the Penitentiary Chapel.

15 min

Drive past Government House and

Drive past Government House and cross the Tasman Bridge, taking in the scenic views of the Derwent River.

20 min

Pause at Rosny Hill to

Pause at Rosny Hill to enjoy sweeping panoramic views of Hobart, Sandy Bay, and Mount Wellington—one of the city’s top spots for photography.

30 min

Take some leisure time to

Take some leisure time to wander through these beautifully kept gardens, showcasing rare plants, open lawns, and tranquil walking paths.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Additional Information

• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness