15 Hobart Bus Tours Worth Booking

1.kunanyi/Mt Wellington Explorer Bus- Return Tour (2.5 hours)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,249 reviews · from $35Our pick

Travel from Brooke Street Pier to the 1,270-metre summit of kunanyi/Mt Wellington by air-conditioned Explorer Bus. Expect local commentary from guides such as Tony, Paul, or Greg, about 30 minutes at the top, and optional stops at Fern Tree, The Springs, and The Chalet. Your pass is valid all day, so you can add a short walk if bus times suit.

“Great activity, amazing views. Driver was very informative and helpful. 2.5 Hours very well worth spending while in Hobart.”

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2.Hobart: kunanyi/Mt Wellington Explorer Bus Pass

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 848 reviews · 60 hours · from $35

Take the Explorer Bus from Brooke Street Pier to kunanyi/Mt Wellington at 1,270 meters. Enjoy a 2.5-hour return ride, about 40 minutes at the summit, and hop-on hop-off access at Fern Tree, The Springs, The Chalet, and Big Bend. Guides such as Paul, Tony, and Greg add local stories and practical advice.

“Great guide, had some interesting information as we travelled. pre warned us of the temperature which was helpful Great view at the top”

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3.Hobart Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 565 reviews · from $32

Explore Hobart by red double-decker bus with a 24 or 48-hour pass, onboard WiFi, air conditioning, and recorded city commentary. Ride the full 90-minute loop or hop off at Salamanca Place, Battery Point, Cascade Brewery, the Maritime Museum, and the Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens. It is especially useful on a short visit or cruise stop.

“Be prepared for a very long wait and line with nothing to shade you or protect from rain .. people with leg or back pain will hurt But once on very good”

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4.Hobart: Kunanyi/Mt Wellington Hop-on Hop-off Bus Pass

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 343 reviews · 2h 15m · from $35

Take the Explorer Bus from Brooke Street Pier to Kunanyi/Mt Wellington, 1,270 metres above Hobart. Your English-speaking driver-guide shares local stories, then gives you 30 minutes at the summit. Use the all-day pass to hop off at Fern Tree Park, The Springs, The Chalet, Big Bend, or the Pinnacle for short walks and mountain views.

“Greg was amazing and well spoken, shared lots of history that we didn’t know”

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5.kunanyi/Mt Wellington Tour & Hobart Hop-On Hop-Off Bus

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 275 reviews · from $60

Take a guided bus to kunanyi/Mt Wellington’s 1,270-metre summit, with 30 minutes for photos and short walks, then use a 48-hour Hobart hop-on hop-off ticket. Guides including Tony, Paul, Dave, and Suze are praised for clear local commentary. Expect alpine weather, winding roads, and 20 city stops.

“Hop on hop off was great busy though since only had 3 buses in operation due fire restrictions and high winds. Unable to get off in fear of not getting on another bus due to amount of people using the the buses. Was not able to see Mt Wellington since it was close due to weather conditions”

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6.kunanyi/Mt Wellington Explorer Bus – One Way Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 63 reviews · from $21Best value

Take the Explorer Bus up kunanyi/Mt Wellington with live commentary from guides such as Craig, Tony, or David. At the 1,270-metre summit, enjoy lookouts, toilets, and wide views before choosing a roughly three-hour walk or one-hour bike descent. Bring your own bike, with freight charged separately.

“the bus driver (apologies I don't recall his name) went above and beyond, his knowledge and commentary along the way was most informative. He also gave me a map with suggested trails to follow back down the mountain, one of the most beautiful walks I have ever done. thank you”

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7.48 Hour Hobart City Hop-On Hop-Off Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 49 reviews · 2 days · from $38

See Hobart from an open-top double-decker bus on a 90-minute city loop with 20 stops. Your 48-hour ticket allows unlimited hop-on, hop-off trips, including Salamanca Place, Battery Point, Cascade Brewery, the Female Factory, MONA ferry terminal, and the Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens. Commentary is available in eight languages, and guide Tony is known for adding extra humor and local detail.

“One of our bus guides ,Tony was great in giving us addition info/ commentary and he was funny in doing so as well which made the tour ride more enjoyable!! It would be great if the other bus guides could also do this.”

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8.Hobart Hop-On Hop-Off Bus & kunanyi/Mt Wellington Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 42 reviews · from $60

Use a 48-hour Red Decker city pass to visit Hobart’s waterfront, Cascade Brewery, botanical gardens, museums, and Sandy Bay. Add the all-day kunanyi/Mt Wellington Explorer Bus, with commentary from guides such as Greg and stops near Fern Tree, The Springs, Big Bend, and the Pinnacle. Expect mountain wind, narrow roads, and early final city buses.

“Lack of parking longer than the tour in Hobart was stressful and I was fined. On the bus to Mt Wellington unfortunately four women sat behind me and talked loudly and non-stop. Even when the guide was telling us the local information oveRead more”

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9.From Hobart: Day Tour to Maria Island with Bus Connection

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 41 reviews · 11 hours · from $230

Travel by bus from Hobart to Triabunna, then cruise Maria Island’s coast with guides such as Michael, Tamsin, Ruby, and Steve. Expect sea caves, beaches, seals, dolphins, fossils, lunch on board, and two hours at Darlington for convict history and wombat sightings. Central pickup is included, but hotel pickup is not.

“trip was amazing! 😍 we have seen so many interesting places and wombats! highly recommend to everyone!”

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10.Kunanyi & Mt Wellington Explorer Bus: One-Way Bus Pass

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 27 reviews · 50 min · from $24

Take the 50-minute Explorer Bus from Brooke Street Pier to kunanyi/Mt Wellington’s 1270-meter summit. Your English-speaking driver-guide, possibly Christian or Greg, adds local stories and walking tips. Bring warm clothes, then return to Hobart on foot in about three hours or by mountain bike. Bikes require advance booking and cost $10.

“It exceeded my expectations. Our guide and driver, Greg gave an excellent commentary and really made it a great experience. Thanks.”

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11.Maria Island Ferry – Hobart Bus Connection (Return Service)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews

Travel from Hobart CBD to Triabunna Marina in an air-conditioned shuttle, with a local driver-guide and a return ride included. Choose a 6:45am or 8:00am departure between October and April. Ferry tickets and the Maria Island National Park pass are separate, so you can plan your island day independently.

“The girl driver arrived at the pickup near pier on time and shuttle bus trip is smooth. That's exactly what you need to maria island if you don't have a car!”

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12.Hobart Shore Excursion: Hobart Attractions Bus

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · from $57

This 90-minute Hobart coach tour is built for cruise ship schedules. You’ll ride with a guide through Battery Point, past Cascade Brewery, the Penitentiary Chapel, and the Royal Tasmanian Botanic Gardens, with a 15-minute stop at Mount Nelson Signal Station for sweeping city views. The group is limited to 30 people.

“This tour was a very informative history lesson about the beginnings of Tasmania (Van Diemans Land). I was travelling with my two youngest grandchildren aged 7 & 9 and my nine year old grandaughter could certainly empathise with the yRead more”

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13.Hobart Hop-On Hop-Off Bus & Richmond Village Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · from $64

Start at 12:30 pm for a guided Richmond outing with about three hours to explore independently, then use your 48-hour Red Decker pass on Hobart’s open-top city loop. Expect English commentary, Wi-Fi, a guidebook, countryside views, and stops near Salamanca, Cascade Brewery, Wrest Point, the botanical gardens, and the waterfront.

“Jason was informative, punctual, accommodating, polite, and entertaining. In other words perfect for the task at hand. Do not lose this man.”

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14.Historic Richmond Village Half-Day Coach Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 16 reviews · 4 hours · from $74

Travel from Hobart to Richmond by comfortable coach, crossing the Tasman Bridge and Coal River Valley. Your guide points out sights along the way, then gives you about three hours to explore Richmond Bridge, Richmond Gaol, galleries, shops, cafés, and riverside paths at your own pace. Hotel pickup and English guiding are included.

“It was such a pity it rained and it spoiled me seeing most of the place.”

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15.Richmond Village & Red Decker hop-on hop-off

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $64

Spend about three hours exploring Richmond’s Georgian streets, Australia’s oldest bridge, historic goal, shops, galleries, cafés, and eateries. Then use your 48-hour Red Decker City Loop ticket to see Hobart from an open-top double-decker bus. English commentary, WiFi, air conditioning, and Richmond attraction discounts are included.

“Commentary on the sights to Richmond was interesting. Richmond town has great selection of Retail stores, cafes and eatery. History is preserved. Wonderful Christmas Shop. Best value as it includes 48 hour Hop On Hop Off bus ticket.”

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