Island of Tasmania Tours
Highlights
- Explore Mt Wellington's stunning views and rich history on guided small group tours from Hobart.
- Walk the Organ Pipes Track to experience towering cliffs and diverse rock formations up close.
- Discover Tasmania's wild beauty with immersive storytelling from knowledgeable local guides.
- Venture into the temperate rainforest at Lake Pedder, revealing its vibrant colours and intriguing stories.
Island of Tasmania Tours, based in Hobart, Tasmania, offers immersive small-group touring experiences designed for travellers seeking iconic landscapes, wilderness encounters and a deeper understanding of Tasmania’s nature and history within limited timeframes. The business specialises in 2-hour, half-day and full-day journeys that balance comfort, insight and exploration, ideal for well-travelled visitors, campervan explorers, cruise ship passengers and nature lovers alike.
What sets Island of Tasmania Tours apart is its focus on thoughtful storytelling, local knowledge and carefully paced itineraries. Tours are designed to reveal Tasmania’s wild beauty without rushing, combining scenic driving with gentle walks and time to absorb the surroundings. Experienced local guide David brings geology, history and culture to life, offering context that enriches each stop. Small group sizes allow travellers to experience natural places, whether arriving in Hobart by cruise ship, aircraft or road.
Journeys often pass through Tasmania’s most celebrated landmarks such as Mount Wellington, and stunning, less visited places including the South West National Park, Lake Pedder and the Gordon Dam. Proximity to Hobart enables efficient access to natural wonders, making these tours well suited to short visits. Many routes highlight protected areas and world-heritage wilderness. With roots in local guiding and a passion for Tasmania’s untamed character, Island of Tasmania Tours invites travellers to go deeper into the island’s landscapes and return with a richer sense of place.
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From Hobart: Mt Wellington Afternoon Driving Tour
On this half-day, Mount Wellington’s exploration goes way beyond a passing glance. This tour drives you to classic Cascade Gardens with its rich history, resilient snow gum forest, diverse rock formations and incredible panoramic views.
Stopping at six sites for an enriched experience.
From Hobart: Mt Wellington Morning Walking Tour
Start with a 25-minute scenic drive to the Chalet before walking the easy-graded Organ Pipes Track (90 minutes). Take in the towering cliffs, snow gums and panoramic views of Hobart and surrounds. Joining you will be a local guide with a university-level understanding of the mountain who knew the early hiking pioneers and can tell their stories. Then it’s time to drive to the summit.
On arrival at the mountain top, there is a 35-minute walk and scramble onto the trig point, an easy stroll to lookouts for amazing views of much of Tasmania. Also, have a close up look at the unique alpine vegetation and geology. Then more remarkable views on the 35-minute drive back to Hobart.
From Hobart: Gordon Dam and Lake Pedder Wilderness Small Group Day Tour
Take a one-day tour deep into the heart of Tasmania’s wilderness. Walk across the 140m high Gordon Dam. Encounter Lake Pedder’s rich colors and intriguing story. Venture into the temperate rainforest.
From Hobart: Mt Wellington Pinnacle 2 Hour Small Group Tour
Go in a small group (max 10) to discover the mountain from its base to the Pinnacle and back in two hours. See and hear its history, plants, geology and incredible stories. See amazing scenery on the way up the mountain, then get 30 minutes viewing time on the summit.
You will be looked after by your local tour guide David , who is seasoned in local knowledge and can make the place come alive with stories. Book now to avoid disappointment.
Current offers
Gordon Dam and Lake Pedder day tour
Experience Tasmania’s wild winter wilderness on a small group day tour. Walk Australia’s highest arch dam, stroll the shores of Lake Pedder and explore the World Heritage-listed southwest. Local guide David shares stories, geology and botany along the way. Seniors discount available.
Accreditations
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Quality Tourism Accreditation
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Sustainable Tourism Accreditation by ATIC
Memberships
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