23 Oct 2026
Twin share
£1,440pp
Escorted tour
Hobart & Southern Tasmania: Port Arthur & Bruny Island – 4 Days
Port Arthur, the Tasman Peninsula, kunanyi/Mount Wellington, the Hartz Mountains and Bruny Island, from a Hobart base.
4 days
From £1,224
Tour overview
This 4-day small-group tour explores southern Tasmania from a base in Hobart, combining convict history, dramatic coastline, mountain wilderness and island wildlife. Groups have up to 12 travellers aged 15 and over, with a leader throughout. You stay three nights in a hotel in Hobart, so you unpack only once. Three breakfasts and a welcome dinner are included, with free time to enjoy Hobart's waterfront restaurants and Tasmania's famous oysters, cheese and cool-climate wines.
Your adventure begins with a welcome meeting in Hobart, known as nipaluna to the muwinina and palawa peoples, the traditional owners of the land. You head to Port Arthur, the best-preserved convict site in Australia and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, to explore the penitentiary ruins and gardens and take a short harbour cruise past the Isle of the Dead.
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The next morning you drive down the Tasman Peninsula, passing through the narrow isthmus of Eaglehawk Neck to see the Tasman Arch, the Devil's Kitchen and the Tessellated Pavement, a natural rock platform that looks like tiled flooring. Back in Hobart you visit the Salamanca Market, when running, and join a bush tucker experience with a palawa guide, tasting native foods and learning about Tasmanian Aboriginal culture.
A drive to the summit of kunanyi/Mount Wellington gives sweeping views over Hobart, the Derwent River and the surrounding mountains, before you head into the remote Hartz Mountains National Park for short walks among alpine lakes and rugged peaks. On the final day a ferry takes you to Bruny Island, where you climb the 279 steps to the Truganini Lookout at The Neck for views across both halves of the island, and explore South Bruny National Park, looking out for wallabies and seabirds, before returning to Hobart.
The physical rating is medium, with short walks and some steps. This tour suits travellers short on time who want to see the highlights of southern Tasmania in a small group. Departures run from spring to autumn. Pack layers and a rain jacket for the changeable mountain weather, and good shoes for the walks and steps. Departures are limited.
Trip highlights
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Port Arthur and a harbour cruise (Day 1)
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The Tasman Arch and Tessellated Pavement (Day 2)
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A bush tucker experience in Hobart (Day 2)
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kunanyi/Mount Wellington (Day 3)
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The Hartz Mountains (Day 3)
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The Neck on Bruny Island (Day 4)
Your route
6 stops from Hobart to Bruny Island
- Hobart Day 1
- Port Arthur Day 1
- Eaglehawk Neck Day 1
- Hobart Days 2–4
- Geeveston Day 3
- Bruny Island Day 4
Why choose this tour
Southern Tasmania's history, coast and wilderness in four days. A small group and one hotel base in Hobart.
Best suited to
- Travellers short on time
- History and nature lovers
- Solo travellers looking for a small group
- Food lovers
Day-by-day itinerary
4 days from Hobart, Australia to Hobart, Australia
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Day 1 · Hobart, Port Arthur Port Arthur
A welcome meeting at 11am, then Port Arthur.
- Hotel
- Hotel
- Meals
- Dinner
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Day 2 · Eaglehawk Neck, Tasman Arch, Hobart Tasman Peninsula
Rock formations and bush tucker.
- Hotel
- Hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 3 · kunanyi/Mount Wellington, Hartz Mountains National Park Mountains
A summit view and wilderness walks.
- Hotel
- Hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 4 · Bruny Island, South Bruny National Park Bruny Island
A ferry, a lookout and wildlife.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Where you stay
- Hobart (3 nights) Hotel
Hotel names are indicative and may be replaced with a property of similar standard and location.
What's included
Included
- Accommodation 3 nights in a hotel
- Meals 3 breakfasts and 1 dinner
- Private transport and the Bruny Island ferry
- Port Arthur Historic Site and harbour cruise
- Tasman Peninsula rock formations
- Salamanca Market and bush tucker experience
- kunanyi/Mount Wellington and Hartz Mountains walks
- Leader throughout
Not included
- Flights
- Meals not included 2 lunches and 2 dinners
- Optional activities
- Tips, travel insurance and personal spending
This trip might not be for you if…
Honest disclaimer — please read
- You want a longer trip
- You want many meals included
- You want a strenuous adventure
- You want flights included — they are not
Good to know
Meals by day
Breakfast: Days 2–4 · Lunch: none included · Dinner: Day 1
FCDO advice
UK FCDO travel advice for Australia
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Departures & prices
From £1,224 per person, twin share, tour only. 15 upcoming departures.
06 Nov 2026
Twin share
£1,273pp
13 Nov 2026
Twin share
£1,224pp
11 Dec 2026
Twin share
£1,460pp
18 Dec 2026
Twin share
£1,495pp
15 Jan 2027
Twin share
£1,350pp
22 Jan 2027
Twin share
£1,295pp
29 Jan 2027
Twin share
£1,335pp
05 Feb 2027
Twin share
£1,325pp
19 Feb 2027
Twin share
£1,270pp
26 Feb 2027
Twin share
£1,280pp
05 Mar 2027
Twin share
£1,255pp
12 Mar 2027
Twin share
£1,255pp
19 Mar 2027
Twin share
£1,345pp
02 Apr 2027
Twin share
£1,295pp
Frequently asked questions
How do I book this tour?
Tap any "Enquire" button on the page and one of our travel specialists will be in touch within 24 hours (often same day). We'll confirm availability on your preferred date, run through anything you need to know, and only ask for the deposit once you've decided.
What financial protection do I get?
Every Travelisto booking is 100% financially protected. Your money is held in a ring-fenced Trust account until you return from your trip, and we are members of the Protected Trust Services scheme (PTS 6035). Most tours also include ATOL protection where flights are part of the package.
Where does the tour start?
In Hobart, with a welcome meeting at 11am on Day 1.
Is the Bruny Island ferry included?
Yes, the return ferry is included.
How much walking is there?
Short walks and some steps, including 279 steps to the Truganini Lookout.
Do I need a visa?
UK visitors need an electronic travel authority for Australia.
What is the minimum age?
The minimum age is 15.
How many people travel together?
Up to 12 travellers, with a leader.
Can you tailor the trip?
Yes — every escorted tour can be modified into a private tailor-made version with your own dates, adjusted pace, upgraded hotels and add-on extensions. Tell us what you'd like changed when you enquire and we'll quote it both ways so you can compare.
What if my flight is delayed or cancelled?
If your international flight is part of your booking through us, we re-book at no cost. If you've booked flights separately, the tour's local team holds your transfer slot until you arrive. We strongly recommend a comprehensive travel insurance policy that includes delay and cancellation cover.
ATOL protected
100% financially protected in a Trust bank account
PTS 6035
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Tailor-made option
Not quite the right fit? Make it tailor-made.
If this group tour doesn't match your ideal trip, our specialists will turn it into a private tailor-made journey — your own dates, your own pace, upgraded hotels where you want them, and the parts you don't love swapped out. Same destinations, just rebuilt around you.
Contact us for a tailor-made version of this itinerary