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 TASMANIA: Small Group Day Tours from Hobart
 To Huon, Port Arthur and national parks
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If you don't want to drive yourself, then there are a number of excellent day tours on offer.  We've chosen a selection of small group tours departing from Hobart using small vehicles and friendly, knowledgeable guides.
View of Port Arthur
Day Tours from Hobart
Hobart to Huon day tour  A day in the country including the Huon River and the spectacular Tahune Forest Airwalk
Port Arthur Plus day tour  A trip to Port Arthur including exploring the surrounding countryside and a short cruise
Russell Falls/Mt Tim Shea  Explore the Mt Field National Park including Russell Falls and Lake Dobson plus Mt Tim Shea
Taste of Wild Tasmania Day Tour  Sample some of Tasmania's best scenery
 

Hobart to Huon
Departs:  Daily at 8.30 am from Hobart hotels with a minimum of two persons
Returns:  Around 5.00 pm
Departing your city hotel, you leave by way of the historic Constitution dock area, Salamanca Place and Battery Point before making your way towards the dry eucalypt forest areas.  Travelling along the shores of the Huon River,  pass through rural farming and grazing land.  Pause briefly at the wooden boat centre where you can see first hand the manufacture of hand built wooden craft by master craftsman.
Continuing on, climb into the range pausing briefly at Geeveston Forest and heritage centre where you can see some of the unique timber products produced by the master craftsman. 
Tahune Forest Airwalk Passing through the dry forest areas,  arrive at the spectacular Tahune Forest Airwalk where you can walk high above and through the tree tops some 20 metres above the forest floor.  Your guide provides an interpretive walk before a barbeque lunch.  This afternoon you return along the forest roads, calling in at the impressive big tree before returning to Hobart through the Ranelagh and around the base of Mount Wellington.

Included
Travel in small, first class air-conditioned vehicle seating 4-16 
All entry fees
Home made morning tea
Picnic lunch
Friendly, knowledgeable guide
 Truly Reference 1469
 

Port Arthur Plus
Departing your city hotel, you leave by way of the historic Constitution dock area, Salamanca Place and Battery Point.  Then across the Tasman Bridge to Sorell and on to the Forestier and Tasman Peninsulas.
where the scenery is breathtaking.  You visit the tessellated pavement, Tasman Arch, The Blowhole and the ruggedly beautiful coastline around Devil's Kitchen.
Rejoining the vehicle after a short stroll, continue on to the historic former penal colony of Port Arthur (also pictured at top of page).  The settlement was created to put fear into the minds of those unfortunate enough to be sent there.
Visit the ruins of the settlement whilst hearing the tales of the hardships suffered by the convicts.
Board a short cruise around the harbour, and enjoy a light lunch before returning to the vehicle bound for Hobart.
Arrive back in the city at around 5.00 pm.

 

 Church ruin at Port Arthur
Included
Travel in small, first class air-conditioned vehicle seating 4-16
All entry fees
Home made morning tea
Light lunch
Friendly, knowledgeable guide
Truly Referemce 1470
 
PRICES: SMALL GROUP DAY TOURS FROM HOBART Until 31 March 2009  1 April '09 - 31 Mar '10 Truly
Ref
Per person per tour Adult Child Adult Child
Hobart to Huon A$275 A$137 Request Request 1469
Port Arthur plus A$242 A$122 Request Request 1470
See separate page for Russell Falls/Mt Tim Shea and Taste of Wild Tasmania tours
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Child rate: 2-12 years
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NOTE:  Day tours are normally booked in conjunction with other travel arrangements - bookings for less than A$300 in total will incur a A$10 admin fee.
Bookings made with Truly Australia are covered by our ABTA Bond - this financial protection does NOT apply to bookings made direct with the local operator or hotel.   You are completely free to arrange your own flights to Australia - or, if you are departing from the UK, we can quote separately by Email for competitive flight prices, including in business class.
  
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