Australia · WILDLIFE EXPERIENCES IN TASMANIA
This is the shortlist you would send a mate: 14 wildlife experiences in Tasmania worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Review of Hobart’s 9-hour tour to Mt Field, Bonorong, Richmond and kunanyi/Mt Wellington, with practical tips on value, weather and timing.
“This exceptional tour was like a mini exploration of all that Tasmania has to offer in one day and with a friendly and knowledgeable guide called Brett I would recommend this tour to everyone.”
Explore Mount Field waterfalls, Bonorong wildlife, and kunanyi/Mount Wellington on a guided Hobart day tour priced at $130.
“Mt Field park was special. The walks through the forest was great and the waterfalls were impressive.”
Review of Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary from Hobart, with Richmond, Tasmanian Devils, kangaroo feeding, timing, price, and practical tips.
“The carers at this wildlife sanctuary are passionate about the care of their animals. it was so lovely to see them caring for them and showing them to us all . Needed a bit more time though as we only had time to see three animals that day as the carer was very informative about each one. The trip to Richmond was lovely Our driver was well informed and made us all feel relaxed and welcome”
Meet Tasmanian devils, wombats, echidnas, and free-roaming kangaroos at Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary near Hobart.
“Some more shade would be nice - hot sunny weather today. More kids story books about animals Good access and visibility of birds and animals”
Review of a four-day Tasmania tour from Hobart, with Cradle Mountain hikes, wildlife, Wineglass Bay, Bay of Fires and boutique stays.
“We had a great time. The places we visited are amazing, the company we had and our tour guide Tim was very knowledgeable making our trip so memorable 😊”
Review of Hobart’s Bonorong and Richmond half-day tour, with Tasmanian devils, kangaroo feeding, historic sights, prices, timing, and tips.
“I would have rated this a 5 but there was misinformation about the pick up time and location. If the bus is unable to pick up at the hotel, that should be communicated to the traveler ahead of time.”
Review of Hobart’s Mt. Field, Bonorong and kunanyi tour, with waterfalls, wildlife, summit views, costs, walking tips and honest drawbacks.
“This is a well organised tour. Our guide/driver Lukas was outstanding - helpful, polite, and full of excellent information which enabled us to understand so much about Tasmania's envirnment and history.”
Spot wombats, wallabies, quolls and more on a guided night tour of Cradle Mountain, with hotel pickup, torches and expert local commentary.
“James was great. Loved our few hours and even saw spotted quoll and an eastern quoll. Got lots of info about wildlife which was very interesting. Loved the Wombats”
Explore Tasmania’s wild coast, Cradle Mountain, wildlife and rainforest on a six-day guided tour from Hobart for $831.
“An amazing few days exploring Tasmania. Tim was a fantastic guide!”
Review of Hobart’s Mt Wellington, Richmond, and Bonorong tour, with mountain views, wildlife encounters, timing tips, and honest value advice.
“Our guide, Bas, was great. He was informative and looked after us. The weather was beyond his control but because he thought it might go bad he stopped to ensure we did get a great view of Hobart and surrounds. He was very careful coming down the mountain in the snow and we had no concerns about our safety. We enjoyed our time at the Botanical Gardens. However, in the afternoon we would have liked less time in Richmond and more at Bonorong.”
Explore Tasmanian devils and quolls at Devils@Cradle with a keeper-led tour, sanctuary entry, conservation insight, and flexible access near Cradle Mountain.
“this tour was excellent. such a great amount of information and really got to see the animals. I would highly recommend this tour”
Review of the Maria Island wildlife tour from Hobart, with ferry tips, walking details, Painted Cliffs, wildlife, history, costs, and practical advice.
“The Maria Island day trip was a fantastic day out. David our guide was full of knowledge and although we had rain I still thoroughly enjoyed it.”
Fly from Hobart to Wineglass Bay and Maria Island for wildlife, fossils, Tasmanian wine, and a fresh produce picnic.
“Definitely an experience to add to one of the best in my life so far! Stunning scenery, delicious lunch and a fantastic guide. Alex made me feel safe and in good hands with her calm demeanour and interesting commentary. I loved being surrounded by wildlife in their natural habitat on Maria Island. Thank you so much Alex!”
Review of Burnie’s Wings Wildlife Park shuttle, with kangaroos, Tasmanian devils, scenic countryside, timing, value, and practical tips.
“This tour provided an excellent view of the beautiful and diverse Tasmanian countryside. Our guide, Marie, is very knowledgeable and friendly. The company adjusted the start time as a shore excursion to align with our ship's delayed aRead more”
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