Is this tour suitable for children?

Yes, the tour is family-friendly with gentle walking and private vehicle transport making it accessible for children.

What is the maximum group size for this private tour?

The tours are private, typically accommodating small groups or solo travelers for personalized attention.

Are refreshments included?

Yes, morning or afternoon tea at a popular local bakery is included to sample Tasmanian flavors.

Can the itinerary be customized?

The tour focuses on Battery Point, Salamanca, and Mount Wellington but Premier Travel Tasmania may accommodate special requests when possible.

What happens if the weather is bad on Mount Wellington?

If visibility is poor, your guide will adjust the itinerary to maximize sightseeing comfort and safety.

How do I book the tour?

Bookings can be made through Premier Travel Tasmania’s booking platform or by contacting their offices directly.

Hobart Private City & Mount Wellington Tour by Premier Travel Tasmania

Tasmania’s capital, Hobart, sits on the southeastern coast of Australia, where the Derwent River meets the Southern Ocean. It’s a city carved by maritime history and framed by wild natural beauty, from preserved colonial streets to the rugged summit of Mount Wellington (locally Kunanyi), towering at 1270 meters. Premier Travel Tasmania’s Half-Day Best of Hobart private tour delivers a concentrated experience of this distinctive place, balancing cultural insights with nature’s grandeur in just four hours.

Starting in Hobart’s Battery Point, the tour walks you through a neighborhood alive with sandstone cottages and grand colonial homes that tell stories of seafarers, traders, and early settlers. This historic district reveals how Hobart evolved from a 19th-century whaling hub to a modern, vibrant city. The next stop is the bustling Salamanca area, where lively markets and cafes pulse with local energy against the backdrop of waterfront warehouses.

Midway, the tour pauses for morning tea at one of Hobart’s cherished bakeries, grounding the journey in local flavors before driving toward Mount Wellington. The climb to the summit opens sweeping panoramas across Southern Tasmania’s patchwork of bays, hills, and ancient forests — a vantage point that shifts depending on weather but consistently commands attention.

Premier Travel Tasmania provides not just transport and guide expertise but a personalized rhythm suited for small groups or solo visitors. Their private tours stand out for combining urban history with accessible alpine wilderness, making this ideal for visitors who want a deep yet manageable dive into the region’s character. The layered textures of Hobart, from its sandstone alleys to the alpine air atop Kunanyi, make this tour an enriching gateway into Tasmania’s unique outdoor and cultural landscape.

About Premier Travel Tasmania

Premier Travel Tasmania is a Hobart-based tour operator that designs private and small-group experiences across Tasmania. The company specializes in day tours, half-day walks and multi-day small-group itineraries that showcase Tasmania’s coastal scenery, national parks and wildlife.

Signature routes include Wineglass Bay, Port Arthur, Bruny Island, Maria Island, the Bay of Fires, Cradle Mountain and the Tamar Valley. Wildlife-focused offerings visit Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary for encounters with Tasmanian devils, wombats and kangaroos; several itineraries include scenic cruises and opportunities to spot marine life.

Tours are available as private guided experiences or small-group departures (maximum eight guests), with options ranging from half-day walks in Hobart to nine-day Western Wilderness and Wildlife journeys. Selected programs include meals, local tastings such as cider and gin, visits to distilleries and cellar doors, and comfortable accommodations where noted. Several experiences emphasize local history and culture, including Hobart’s female history walks, Richmond heritage visits and Convict Women’s Tour components.

Premier Travel Tasmania coordinates logistics from a Hobart base and partners with local operators for cruises, conservation tours and sanctuary visits. All trip descriptions specify destinations, durations and activity levels to help travelers choose suitable options. The operator’s combination of private touring flexibility, small-group social travel and focused wildlife or food-and-wine themes provides clear choices for visitors seeking curated Tasmanian experiences.

Booking information outlines inclusions, departure points and accessibility where applicable. Guests receive detailed itineraries before travel. Popular departures operate from Hobart with private pick-ups and flexible scheduling for tailored experiences.