
Port Arthur and Tasman Peninsula Tour - Full Day
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School's out, and you know what that means: The kids have time to spare and you have days to fill with activities.
We've done the hard yards for you and compiled a list of fun things to do in and around Hobart that are sure to be a hit. You can thank us later.
Be a tourist in town on a guided walk around Hobart or Port Arthur as you're regaled with stories of convicts and smugglers. If your little one gets tired easily, hop onto the tourist bus instead.
Hobart is surrounded by natural landscapes where native wildlife appears around every corner. Make a day of exploring your local habitat or book the kids in for a feeding tour at Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary.
Take horse riding beyond lessons and book them in for a guided ride along the beach or a bush track.
Feel on top of the world with a scenic flight over the city. No doubt it will be the highlight of the school holidays.
Heed the call of the Tasmanian wilderness and pull out your hiking boots or bikes for an outdoor adventure. Stay local and climb or cycle Mount Wellington or Mount Nelson. For younger families, you can take a bus to the top and hike down.
You don't have to venture far before you arrive at a national park where you can walk, hike and learn about native flora and fauna. Mount Field National Park, Mount Wellington, Hartz Mountains National Park and Tasman National Park are all doable as day trips.
Don't let the kids stay cooped up indoors during the school holidays. These activities will get them out (and away from their screens).
Discover the many islands that sit a short cruise away from Hobart. Try Iron Pot, home to Tasmania's oldest lighthouse, and Betsey Island, where gulls, cormorants and white-bellied sea eagles flock. Or simply cruise down the Derwent on a sunny day.
Picture frame, puppet, felt toy making – you name it and there's a kit for it. Let their imagination run free.
Whether it's juggling, writing a play or performing, your child will have a ball with these classes.
Paper arts are the perfect school holiday activity to keep the kids entertained. Order your box and get started.
If you want a no fuss (we can't promise no mess) school holiday activity look no further than a painting activity. An instructor will guide your child through the creation of their very own masterpiece. Perfect for hanging in the play room or study.
For more road trip inspiration, check out our Tasmanian family getaways and top Tasmania road trips guides. Remember to check the latest travel restrictions before heading out.
Distance from Hobart: 40 minutes by car to Huonville or 1 hour by bus.
Small towns, roadside stalls, caves and forests where you can walk above the canopy. They all await you on a trip to Huon Valley. Pick a sunny day or weekend for some fresh air and adventure.
Distance from Hobart: A 40-minute drive and a 20-minute ferry ride. Public buses are also available to the Kettering ferry port.
Known for its natural beauty and native wildlife, Bruny Island is a relaxing escape for families large and small. Choose from bushwalks and coastal walks or tuck in to the island's produce which includes cheese, oysters, fudge and berries.
Distance from Hobart: 1 hour, 30 minutes by car or 1 hour, 45 minutes by bus.
Iconic coastal scenery, bushwalks for all levels and historic sites – the Tasman National Park has it all. It's a bit of a drive, but you can break it up by stopping at local towns, lookouts and the Federation Chocolate Factory.
Term | Dates |
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Term 1 school holidays | 14 April – 1 May April 2022 |
Term 2 school holidays | 9 July – 25 July 2022 |
Term 3 school holidays | 1 October – 16 October 2022 |
Term 4 school holidays | 22 December 2022 – 7 February 2023 |
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Available on select dates on 2022. Discount available when 2 or more vouchers are purchased using code. T&Cs apply.
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Available on select dates on 2022 in Poatina.
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Available on select dates 21 December 2022 for a 10-hour historic site day tour. Departs from Hobart. T&Cs apply.
Bus tours in Mt Wellington from $35
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Available everyday except Christmas Day until 30 April 2023. 2-hour trip includes transfers between Hobart and the mountain summit.
Hobart: Traditional tea + sparkling wine for 2 from $116
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Available on Fridays to Sundays in 2022. 2-hour tea experience includes a glass of Jansz NV sparkling wine each.
Full-day Port Arthur tour from $99
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Available on select dates until 31 March 2023. Departs from Hobart.
Hobart: 2-hour kayak tour for $100
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Available on select dates on 2022. Includes kayak equipment and fish and chips. T&Cs apply.
Mt Field, Mt Wellington, Bonorong and Richmond day tour from $115
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Available on select dates until 30 April 2023 for a 6-hour tour. Round trip transfers are offered. T&Cs apply.
Historical Richmond Village tours from $83
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Available on select dates until 31 March 2023. Includes one-way transfers from Hobart area to meet up location and admissions to attractions. Departs from Hobart.
Tennis experience in Hobart from $105
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Available on select dates until 25 June 2023. 2-hour experience includes hotel pickup.
20-minute scenic Hobart plane flight from $179
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Available on select rides until 15 September 2022. T&C's apply.
Mt Wellington bus tour from $35
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Available everyday except Christmas Day until 30 April 2023. 2-hour trip includes transfers between Hobart and the mountain summit.
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Available on select dates until 30 April 2023. Full-day tour includes return transfers to Hobart and complimentary harbour cruise around the Isle of the Dead.
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Available on select dates on 2022. 6-hour tour departs from Hobart and includes bottle of water. T&Cs apply.
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Available on select dates 25 June 2023 for a 6-hour tour. Departs from Hobart. T&Cs apply.
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Available everyday except Christmas Day and during adverse weather conditions in 2022 at Geeveston, Tasmania.
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Available for travel until 31 March 2023. 3-hour sightseeing tour includes passing by Sullivans Cove, Battery Point Sculpture Trail and more. T&Cs apply.
Hobart: Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary feeding tour from $169
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Available until 18 December 2023 for a 2.5-hour daytime feeding tour.
Hobart half-day sightseeing coach tram tour from $55
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Available for travel until 31 March 2023. Stops include Cascades Female Factory Historic Site and Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens. T&Cs apply.
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Available until 10 April 2023 for a half-day tour experience.
Hobart City sightsee tour + MONA tickets from $115
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Available on select dates until 31 March 2023. Includes stops to Cascade Garden, Museum of Old and New Art, ferry back to Hobart and more.
Bruny Island wilderness cruise from $145
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Available everyday except Christmas until 8 September 2023. Wilderness cruise includes trained guides. T&Cs apply.
Mt Wellington and Hobart City from $65
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Available for travel until 30 September 2022. 4-hour sightseeing tour includes stops like Pinnacle Road and Greater Hobart area.
Hobart: Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary entry fee from $32
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Available on select dates 18 December 2022. T&Cs apply.
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Available on select dates 31 March 2023. Enjoy a 4-hour tour of history and wildlife. T&Cs apply.
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Available for travel on select dates until December 2023. Includes a Tasman Peninsula day trip from Hobart, 3-hour Wilderness Cruise and more. T&Cs apply.
Richmond Village shuttle tours from $35
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Available on select dates until 25 June 2023. Tour destinations includes Richmond Bridge, Old Hobart Town Model Village and more. Departs from Hobart.
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Royal Tasmanian Botanical Garden walking tour from $15
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Available until June 2023. Wheelchair and stroller accessible venue.
Tasmania Port Arthur day tour from $66
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Available on select dates until 31 March 2023. 7-hour tour includes return shuttle bus services from Hobart to Port Arthur.
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$28: Derwent River historic harbour cruise from Hobart
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Available on select dates until 2023, including Father's Day. Includes lunch or dinner and port pick up and drop off at Bellerive Wharf.
Hobart Bruny Island cruises from $155
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Available until 31 March 2021 for a 3 hour cruise. T&Cs apply.
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Available everyday except Christmas until 8 September 2023. 3-hour wilderness cruise includes trained guides. T&Cs apply.
Hobart: Russell Falls and Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary day tour from $180
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Available on select dates 18 December 2023. Includes hotel pick up and drop off, tour guide and more. T&Cs apply.
3-hour Hobart City loop bus tour from $44
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Available on select dates from 3 February – 31 March 2023.
Mount Wellington tour in Hobart from $55
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Available on select dates until 31 March 2023. 155-minute tour includes an English speaking guide and hotel pick up.
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