Hobart Mt Wellington, Mt Field, Bonorong and Richmond Day Trip
- DurationAbout 9 hours
- Daily
- Group
- Pickup available
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Overview
This shared day trip from Hobart packs the four classic sights of southern Tasmania into about nine hours: the summit lookout of kunanyi, Mount Wellington, more than a kilometre above the city; the Russell Falls walk in Mount Field National Park, Tasmania's oldest national park; Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary, where you meet Tasmanian devils and hand-feed kangaroos; and the Georgian village of Richmond with its 1820s convict-built bridge. An English-speaking local guide drives the air-conditioned vehicle and tells the stories along the way, with pickup and drop-off from seven points in central Hobart. Entry to the national park and the sanctuary is included; meals are not, and there is time to buy lunch. It suits families and first-time visitors who want Tasmania's wildlife, mountains and colonial history in one day.
Highlights
- Summit lookout of kunanyi, Mount Wellington, with views over Hobart and the Derwent estuary
- Russell Falls walk through tree ferns in Mount Field National Park, entry included
- Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary with Tasmanian devils, wombats and free-roaming kangaroos
- Stroll through Richmond and its convict-built 1825 stone bridge
- Local English-speaking guide and air-conditioned vehicle all day
- Pickup and drop-off from seven points in central Hobart
- All four sights in one well-paced nine-hour day
- Child rate for ages 3 to 15
Full Description
kunanyi, Mount Wellington summit
Mount Wellington, known by its Aboriginal name kunanyi, rises directly behind Hobart to 1,271 metres, and the sealed Pinnacle Road climbs from the suburbs through eucalyptus forest and sub-alpine scrub to the very top in about 30 minutes. From the summit boardwalks and the glass-fronted observation shelter the whole of southern Tasmania opens out: the city and the Derwent River below, the Tasman Bridge, Bruny Island and the peninsulas to the south-east, and on clear days the mountains of the south-west wilderness. The dolerite columns of the Organ Pipes drop away beneath the lookout.
A Mount Wellington tour from Hobart is the first stop of the day because the morning light and air are usually clearest; snow can fall on the summit in any month, and the temperature up here is often ten degrees lower than in the city, so bring a jacket. We spend around 30 to 40 minutes at the top, and the drive itself, with its changing vegetation and lookouts, is part of the attraction.
Mount Field National Park and Russell Falls
Mount Field, about 75 kilometres north-west of Hobart, was declared in 1916 and is Tasmania's oldest national park, famous for its tall swamp gums, some of the tallest flowering trees on earth, and for the moss-covered rainforest in its lower valleys. The park entry is included in this tour, and the main walk is to Russell Falls, a three-tiered waterfall that drops over dark dolerite ledges in a curtain of white water, framed by man ferns that have been growing here for centuries.
The Russell Falls walk is flat, paved and takes about 25 minutes return from the visitor centre, so it suits all ages; those with more energy can continue to Horseshoe Falls a little higher up. This is the stop most people picture when they search for a Mount Field National Park tour, and our guide times it so you have about an hour in the park, with the visitor centre café available for a coffee or an early lunch purchase.
Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary
Bonorong is a wildlife rescue sanctuary on a hillside at Brighton, about 30 minutes north of Hobart, and the place to see the animals that make Tasmania unique. The stars are the Tasmanian devils, the island's famous carnivorous marsupials, which you watch at close range during a keeper talk; around them live wombats, echidnas, koalas, quolls and a mob of Forester kangaroos that roam free across the grounds and come to be hand-fed with the food provided at the entrance.
Entry is included, and we allow around an hour and a quarter, enough for the keeper presentation and a slow loop of the enclosures. The sanctuary's income funds a rescue service that rehabilitates injured native animals across the state, so a Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary tour also supports the wildlife you came to see. For children it is usually the highlight of the day.
Richmond village and Richmond Bridge
Richmond, in the Coal River valley about 25 minutes from Hobart, is the best-preserved Georgian village in Australia. Its main street is lined with sandstone cottages, galleries, a bakery and tearooms, and its landmark is Richmond Bridge, built by convicts between 1823 and 1825 and still carrying traffic, which makes it the oldest bridge in use in the country. Richmond Gaol, opened in 1825, predates Port Arthur and can be visited for a small fee, and St John's, from 1836, is the oldest Catholic church in Australia.
We make Richmond the relaxed final stop of the day, with around 45 minutes to walk down to the bridge, feed the ducks on the river, browse the shops and buy a late snack. A Richmond Tasmania day trip is often combined with Port Arthur, but pairing it with Mount Wellington and Bonorong gives a gentler, more varied day before the short drive back to central Hobart.
Itinerary
- Pickup in central Hobart (07:30 to 07:50)Our guide collects you from one of seven points in the city centre; arrive a few minutes early as the vehicle runs to a schedule.
- kunanyi, Mount Wellington summitDrive up Pinnacle Road to the 1,271-metre summit for the lookouts and the observation shelter; about 30 to 40 minutes at the top, weather permitting.
- Mount Field National Park and Russell FallsDrive about an hour to the park, then the easy 25-minute return walk to Russell Falls; about an hour in the park, with a café for lunch purchases.
- Bonorong Wildlife SanctuaryKeeper talk at the Tasmanian devil enclosure, hand-feeding kangaroos and a loop past wombats, koalas and echidnas; about an hour and a quarter.
- Richmond villageAround 45 minutes to walk to the 1825 Richmond Bridge, see the old gaol and church and browse the bakery and galleries.
- Return to central Hobart (about 17:00)Drop-off at the pickup points in the city centre after a day of about nine hours. The order of stops can change with weather and road conditions.
What's included
- Pickup and drop-off from 7 points in central Hobart
- Transport in an air-conditioned vehicle
- English-speaking local guide
- Entry to Russell Falls, Mount Field National Park
- Entry to Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary
- Visit to the Mount Wellington summit lookout
- Stroll through historic Richmond
Not included
- Food and drinks
- Personal expenses
Is this right for you?
Great for
- Travellers without a car — hotel pickup is included
- Travellers who want a proven choice — rated 4.8/5 by past travellers
Think twice if
- You want a private tour — this one is shared with other travellers
Meeting point
Pickup is included from seven points across central Hobart, with times between 07:30 and 07:50; you choose your point when you book and we confirm the exact time. Please arrive a few minutes early and wait outside, as the guide keeps to a tight morning schedule to reach the mountain before the clouds. Drop-off is at the same points at the end of the day.
Important information
- Wear closed walking shoes and bring a warm, windproof jacket: the Mount Wellington summit is often ten degrees colder than Hobart and can see snow in any month.
- Dress in layers; the day moves from the alpine summit to the humid rainforest at Russell Falls and the open paddocks at Bonorong.
- No meals are included; bring snacks and water, or buy lunch at the Mount Field visitor centre café or in Richmond.
- The summit road closes in snow or high wind; if it is closed we substitute a lower lookout and tell you on the day.
- Children from 3 to 15 travel on the child rate and must be accompanied by an adult.
- Kangaroo food is provided at Bonorong; please do not bring your own food into the enclosures.
- Bring sunscreen, a hat and a camera; wildlife photos are best with a zoom lens.
- Mobile reception is limited at Mount Field; download anything you need beforehand.
Good to know
Frequently Asked Questions
Straight answers to what travellers ask us most, before they book.
Is this a shared or a private experience?
It is a shared small-group day trip in an air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking local guide.
How long does the day trip take?
About nine hours, from the 07:30 to 07:50 pickup to the return to central Hobart around 17:00.
Is hotel pickup included?
Pickup and drop-off are included from seven points in central Hobart; you choose the one closest to your accommodation at checkout.
What is included?
Transport in an air-conditioned vehicle, the local guide, entry to Mount Field National Park for the Russell Falls walk, entry to Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary, the Mount Wellington summit visit and the stop in Richmond. Food and drinks are not included.
Is the price per person or per group?
Per person, with a child rate for ages 3 to 15. The booking panel on this page shows the current price of each option.
Will I see a Tasmanian devil?
Yes. Bonorong keeps Tasmanian devils in viewing enclosures with a keeper talk, so sightings are certain, unlike in the wild.
Is the tour suitable for children or people with reduced mobility?
The walks are short and mostly paved, and the sanctuary is flat, so it suits families and most fitness levels. Tell us before booking if anyone uses a wheelchair so we can advise on the vehicle and paths.
What should I bring?
A warm jacket, closed shoes, sunscreen, a hat, water, snacks or money for lunch and a camera.
What is the best time of year for this trip?
Summer and early autumn give the clearest summit views and the warmest walking; winter can bring snow on Mount Wellington, which is spectacular but may close the summit road.
What happens in bad weather?
The tour runs rain or shine; the waterfall is at its best after rain. If the summit road is closed, we visit a lower lookout on the mountain instead.
Is Russell Falls hard to reach?
No. It is a flat, paved walk of about 25 minutes return from the Mount Field visitor centre, suitable for prams and older travellers.
How do I book and confirm?
Choose your date and pickup point in the booking panel and send the request; our team confirms on WhatsApp within minutes.
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