Head out on an epic journey to visit one of Australia’s most unique and unusual islands – the flat and rugged Tasman Island – on an amazing full day tour including an unforgettable three hour Tasman Island cruise. The full day tour will take you from Hobart aboard a bus to then join your wilderness guides and board a purpose-built high-speed boat engineered for maximum stability.
You will embark on a trip to view the home of the highest sea cliffs in the Southern Hemisphere. Known for its array of sea caves and towering rock formations, Tasman Island is home to a range of impressive wildlife and on this tour you’ll be able to get up close with hundreds of seals, spot dolphins in the waters, and witness thousands of seabirds ranging from falcons to the massive albatross swooping through the skies.
The huge, flat island is one of the most remarkable sights in the ocean, and your experienced guides will provide interesting and entertaining commentary on the geography and history of how Tasman Island was used both past and present. This is set to be a day filled with beautiful sights and informative commentary about the region.
There are few places on Earth that blend animal life with incredible cliffs and geological wonders quite like Tasman Island, and you’ll have everything you need during this adventure to witness all its wonders firsthand. Visit a place in Australia you’ve likely never been but definitely should – book a Tasman Island tour online today.
Pennicott Wilderness Journeys
Dock Head Building
Franklin Wharf
Hobart TAS 7000
07:30am – Check in at Pennicott Wilderness Journeys Centre
07:45am – Bus departs
09:15am – Arrive on Tasman Peninsula, Morning Tea
10:00am – 3 Hour Wilderness Cruise
01:00pm – Cruise concludes
01:15pm – Lunch, followed by local sightseeing
04:30pm – Bus departs
06:00pm – Arrive Hobart, hotel drop-off
Open-air tiered seating gives each passenger an excellent all-round view. An open sided design ensures a direct connection with nature, not enclosed behind glass. Each boat carries a maximum of 43 passengers, delivering an intimate and personal eco-cruising experience
Warm and windproof clothing
Hat and sun protection
The direction of the cruise is decided each day depending on the wind and the sea conditions
Bookings are essential. All passengers must be accounted for and if travelling with a child aged 0-2yrs, an Infant ticket must be selected at time of booking. Cruise time may not be accommodated if all passengers travelling in group are not pre-booked