Private Mt Wellington Richmond Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary Tour from Hobart

Private Mt Wellington Richmond Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary Tour from Hobart

Start your day tour by looking out at the stunning views from kunanyi/Mt Wellington, followed by a visit to the many attractions of the Coal River Valley including oysters, cheese, wine, Richmond’s convict built architecture and Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary.

Itinerary
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Stop At: Personalised Tasmanian Tours, Hobart, Tasmania 7000 Australia

Your private guide and vehicle will pick you up and drop you off at your Hobart accommodation (or surrounds) or cruise ship terminal.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Mount Wellington, Pinnacle Road, Hobart, Tasmania Australia

You will be taken on a private tour up kunanyi/Mt Wellington, only a 20 minute drive from Hobart which sits 1271 metres above sea level. On a clear day offers an incredible view of the Derwent River, Bruny Island, South West Wilderness, Hobart and the surrounding area. The journey up takes you through the beautiful township of Fern Tree and the areas thickly forested Wellington Park.

Its then time to head back down the mountain and make your way to Barilla Bay, an oyster farm, where you can purchase their fine seafood products.

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Puddleduck Vineyard, 992 Richmond Rd, Richmond, Clarence, Tasmania 7025 Australia

Then you will travel into the rich green farmlands of the Coal River Valley to visit Puddleduck Vineyard, known for its lovely collection of ducks and native birds, excellent sparkling and sustainable practices.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: The Wicked Cheese Co., 1238 Richmond Rd, Richmond, Clarence, Tasmania 7025 Australia

Just down the road is The Wicked Cheese Company, a family owned boutique cheesemaker and see the cheese as its being made. Free tastings of their range are available and the ability to peruse their provedore shop stocked with a large range of other Tasmanian cheeses and gourmet products such as locally grown olive oil and fruit pastes.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Richmond Bridge, Bridge Street, Richmond, Clarence, Tasmania 2004 Australia

Next stop, is the beautiful historic town of Richmond, a great place to stop for lunch and stroll around the village’s elegant architecture and beautiful heritage buildings which now are home to galleries, tea shops, craft boutiques and museums. Here you will see the Richmond Bridge, the oldest sandstone bridge still in use in Australia, and St Johns, the oldest Catholic Church.

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary, 593 Briggs Rd, Hobart, Tasmania 7030 Australia

Last stop for the day is a visit to Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary where you can see a large range of native wildlife including wombats, koalas, Tasmanian devils, quolls, possum, snakes, a large range of native birds. You will even get an opportunity to feed and pat their large mob of kangaroos.

Duration: 2 hours