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Hop-on Hop-off Hobart Bus Tours
- Discover Hobart’s waterfront, with Mount Wellington and River Derwent views, on a 24/48-hour hop-on hop-off bus tour perfect for flexible sightseeing.
- Visit 20 stops across Hobart, enjoying your favorite sights over and over or explore the entire city in one 90-minute loop.
- Head to the open-top decks for the best views, get free Wi-Fi, and audio commentary in 8 languages plus a guidebook to explore Hobart like a local.
- Visit the Royal Tasmanian Gardens, learn convict stories at Cascades Female Factory, and hit Cascade Brewery, one of Australia’s oldest brewing sites.
- Discover Hobart’s waterfront, with Mount Wellington and River Derwent views, on a 24/48-hour hop-on hop-off bus tour perfect for flexible sightseeing.
- Visit 20 stops across Hobart, enjoying your favorite sights over and over or explore the entire city in one 90-minute loop.
- Head to the open-top decks for the best views, get free Wi-Fi, and audio commentary in 8 languages plus a guidebook to explore Hobart like a local.
- Visit the Royal Tasmanian Gardens, learn convict stories at Cascades Female Factory, and hit Cascade Brewery, one of Australia’s oldest brewing sites.
Inclusions
- 24/48-hour unlimited hop-on hop-off pass
- Access to Red route
- 90-minute city loop tour
- Pre-recorded commentary in English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin & Spanish
- Free Wi-Fi & earphones
- Complimentary guidebook with exclusive discounts
Please click here for the detailed route map and boarding points.
You can join the tour at any stop and hop on and off for the duration of your ticket.
Red route
- First bus: 10am from stop #A (Travel Centre)
- Last bus: 3pm from stop #A (Travel Centre)
- Frequency: Every 60 mins
- Popular stops: Maritime Museum of Tasmania, Mawson’s Huts Replica Museum, Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens
- This experience is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.
- For ramp access, it is recommended to board at Bus Stop A outside the Tasmanian Travel and Information Centre (corner of Elizabeth and Davey Street).
- Your guide dogs are welcome at the venue.
- Due to bus restrictions, pets cannot tag along for this experience.
- Luggage storage is available inside Brooke Street Pier, on its lower level. However, large items like suitcases cannot be accommodated on the bus due to space limitations.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
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Leslie
Dec 2024Verified booking
It was easy, we seen and overview of Hobart and could be flexible., The only disappoint was the audio was hard to hear.
Julia
Dec 2024Verified booking
I wanted to spend time at the Royal Botanical gardens. Didnt realuze if I had waited 15 more minutes for the next bus I wouldn't have wasted my short time with the city tour and would have had more time at the Gardens.
Jane
Dec 2024Verified booking
The interesting commentary on both historical and current facts about Hobart. The open air seating with shading. The manoeuvring of the bus by the driver along thin windy roads. Would recommend to any visiting
Davina
Dec 2024Verified booking
Very pleasant helpful drivers with helpful additional commentary. A pity the online booking business refused to refund my money when I accidentally left the "1" against adult that had helpfully been filled in already by them. So I booked a Seniors ticket and got billed $85.00 instrad of $40.00. Watch out, Seniors! I contacted them immediately after booking but no luck.
Rebecca
Dec 2024Verified booking
Easy to find, easy to book, no prssure to hop on and hop off, they put on extra buses n busy cruise ship days our driver Chris was amazing and friendly!
George
Dec 2024Verified booking
I enjoyed this introductory tour of different areas of the city, and sitting at the front of the top level I had a terrific view. Unfortunately, due to loud conversations among nearby passengers I had trouble hearing the commentary being broadcast over the sound system. I tried plugging my earbuds into the audio equipment but only found foreign language options on each of the channels. I suggest including the English comments on the audio - those bits I was able to hear were very informative, interesting, and entertaining :)
Shane
Dec 2024Verified booking
Just tried to do a review on Google but could not login for some reason. Just wanted to thank Christian for a wonderful, informative, funny, almost off the cuff tour. He certainly has the right attitude and demeanour for that job. We travelled in the 1974 Atlantean bus on a very warm Hobart day and he made it as comfortable as he could stopping where possible to allow fresh air. Great day thank you. Online ticketing was simple and worked well.
Leanne
Nov 2024Verified booking
Easy to book online. Great bus, clean and efficient. The best driver, who was funny and informative. Lots of people so lines were long (2 cruise ships had docked) but the staff managed this well. Great way to see Hobart and to be able to get on and off if and where you wanted.
Jennifer
Nov 2024Verified booking
Excellent bus driver who added compentary to the audio. Very interesting tour. We were on the 9.30 bus on Monday 4th November.
Esther
Nov 2024Verified booking
Really transparent booking and first hop on stop ... really friendly driver on both my hop back on,s.. great advice and guidance with both personal interaction plus hard copy booklets and maps. Cascade women's factory is a must, a must to allow appreciation of what women have today ! Cascade brewery excellent too. Thoroughly recommend this little 1 1/2 hour round trip ( if you don't get off).. Hobart is a gorgeous historical city.
Phillipa
Nov 2024Verified booking
The bus trip was wonderful, and gave us a chance to see the whole city, and revisit points of particular interest. The ticketing process was very easy. The drivers were fantastic!!!
Rosanne
Nov 2024Verified booking
Easy to book online but not happy to have to pay international transaction fees for a local Service Booked apparently in Berlin for a day trip in Hobart
Emily
Oct 2024Verified booking
Felt like I was being a nerd going on a tourist bus in Australia but I really loved it. Was such a great way to see the city and the opportunity to get off and on as we desired was great. My only regret is that we didn't do it earlier in the day so we could have got off at more places =].
Deborah
Oct 2024Verified booking
The whole experience was fantastic, ticketing so easy and staff/ drivers and the running commentary really informative. Drivers could add their own bit which was fun
Barry
Sep 2024Verified booking
Good introduction to Hobart and a great way to get to know the place. The driver was very helpful in getting our ticketing.
TONI
Sep 2024Verified booking
Used the hop on hop off service twice during my stay, it was so well organised. Really user friendly and easy to hop on and off. The drivers are super friendly and informative. An easy way to see the sights and hop off when you want to see more. Highly recommend!
Danielle
Jul 2024Verified booking
We wish we had done the tour on day 1 of arriving in Hobart as it gave us a perspective on what is in Hobart, how big it is and where things are. The booking process was very easy and our bus driver was very informative and friendly.
Kylie
Jul 2024Verified booking
What a great stress free way to see the sights of Hobart, we purchased our tickets online and the entire process was streamlined.
Letizia
Jun 2024Verified booking
The driver was super friendly and knowlegable on the history of Hobart. The scenery was amazing. Overall great experience. Thank you 🤩
Michelle
Jun 2024Verified booking
The bus driver was fantastic talking about history and all the interesting places to see in Hobart thoroughly our day out
Julian
Jun 2024Verified booking
It was very hard to hear the information over the passengers who were talking. Earphones would have been preferred, or prior warning to bring our own Bluetooth enabled earphones.
Samantha
Jun 2024Verified booking
Easy ticketing booked on the day. Had a spare rainy day in Hobart and got the 24 hour ticket. Hopped on at 10. Went to the city, caught again to the Botanical gardens, caught again to constitution dock, then hopped on again to head to cascade brewery. Back to the city on the last service for the day. Lovely accommodating drivers and a great way to see the sights. Totally recommend!
Elizabeth
May 2024Verified booking
Loved the bus driver - he was great fun and added some updated information and light hearted humour to the recording. I would suggest the recording needed a little re-fresh thou!
Cassandra
May 2024Verified booking
It was a really great way to see the highlights of Hobart, hear some history and see things we probably wouldn't have without the bus. Our 4 year old said it was her favourite part of our holiday!
Lesley
May 2024Verified booking
I really enjoyed the 24 hour pass with Hobart Hop On Hop off. I loved travelling around on the loop with the awesome views of Mount Wellington and the beautiful old charm of Hobart's buildings in certain areas of Hobart. Both drivers were very informative and lovely with a great sense of humour. Great recorded commentary. I hopped off at a few places and enjoyed it thoroughly. I high recommened and good value for money
- Get more for less with this combo! See Hobart's sights on a 48-hour hop-on hop-off tour and catch summit views with a kunanyi/Mt Wellington Explorer Pass.
- Explore Hobart with a hop-on hop-off tour along 20 stops like the Royal Tasmanian Gardens, and Cascade Brewery, Australia’s oldest brewery.
- Enjoy free WiFi, multilingual commentary, and a handy local guidebook, all while savoring open-top views and checking out sights with no limits.
- Enjoy a 2.5-hour round trip to kunanyi/Mt Wellington with boarding from 5 prime stops and enjoy a 30-minute summit stop to savor the views.
- Onboard, listen to live English commentary about the rainforests and glacial formations, and Mt Wellington's links to the local people.
- Get more for less with this combo! See Hobart's sights on a 48-hour hop-on hop-off tour and catch summit views with a kunanyi/Mt Wellington Explorer Pass.
- Explore Hobart with a hop-on hop-off tour along 20 stops like the Royal Tasmanian Gardens, and Cascade Brewery, Australia’s oldest brewery.
- Enjoy free WiFi, multilingual commentary, and a handy local guidebook, all while savoring open-top views and checking out sights with no limits.
- Enjoy a 2.5-hour round trip to kunanyi/Mt Wellington with boarding from 5 prime stops and enjoy a 30-minute summit stop to savor the views.
- Onboard, listen to live English commentary about the rainforests and glacial formations, and Mt Wellington's links to the local people.
Inclusions
Hobart HOHO
- 48-hour unlimited hop-on hop-off pass by Red Decker
- Access to Red route
- 90-minute city loop tour
- Pre-recorded commentary in English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin & Spanish
- Free Wi-Fi & earphones
- Complimentary guidebook with exclusive discounts
kunanyi/Mt Wellington Explorer
- 2.5-hour round-trip bus ride
- 30 minutes on the summit
- Hop on & off at 5 stops
- Live commentary in English
- Free Wi-Fi
- Complimentary Wellington Park bushwalking map
Hobart HOHO
Please click here for the detailed route map and boarding points.
You can join the tour at any stop and hop on and off for the duration of your ticket.
Red route
- First bus: 10am from stop #A (Travel Centre)
- Last bus: 3pm from stop #A (Travel Centre)
- Frequency: Every 60 mins
- Popular stops: Maritime Museum of Tasmania, Mawson’s Huts Replica Museum, Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens
kunanyi/Mt Wellington Explorer Bus
Please click here for the detailed timetable and here for the route map and boarding points.
- First bus: 9.30am from stop #1 (Brooke Street Pier)
- Last bus: 3.30pm from stop #1 (Brooke Street Pier) (October to April)
- Frequency: Every 60 mins
- Popular stops: Fern Tree Park, The Springs, The Chalet, Big Bend, The Pinnacle
Hobart HOHO
- This experience is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.
- For ramp access, it is recommended to board at Bus Stop A outside the Tasmanian Travel and Information Centre (corner of Elizabeth and Davey Street).
- Your guide dogs are welcome at the venue.
- Due to bus restrictions, pets cannot tag along for this experience.
- Luggage storage is available inside Brooke Street Pier, on its lower level. However, large items like suitcases cannot be accommodated on the bus due to space limitations.
kunanyi/Mt Wellington Explorer Bus
- This experience has limited wheelchair and pram/stroller accessibility. Reach out to bookings@mtwellingtonexplorer.com.au. before your tour so arrangements can be made.
- When booking, select your preferred date and time for the kunanyi/Mt Wellington Explorer Pass.
- Dress snug in warm layers; Mt Wellington is about 10°C cooler than Hobart, with possible mixed weather.
- Bring your own food and water as there’s limited access on Mt Wellington with just two cafes in the vicinity.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
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Tessa
Nov 2024Verified booking
Everything, the drive up to Wellington, the tour guide was lovely and patient and respectful The place was beautiful 😍. We were given plenty opportunity to take pictures. The ride through town was awesome.
Danielle
Nov 2024Verified booking
Christian our driver made the experience to Mt Wellington amazing, with his local knowledge, helpful and strong communication. He was very accommodating to those with a disability and we felt very safe with his driving. The bus was really comfortable and was great to have wifi and charging points.
Robyn
Nov 2024Verified booking
Ticketing easy and efficient. App easy to use and very accessible. Tour informative, coach driver was very knowledgeable and commentary first class. Fabulous weather and astounding views.
Neil
Nov 2024Verified booking
Learned a lot about Hobart with very knowledgeable commentary about various attractions. Felt very safe on board particularly going up/down MyWellington.
Anita
Oct 2024Verified booking
I had booked both bus trips that morning through the inn I was staying at but my name wasn't on the list for the Mt.Wellington trip. I was able to get on after a bit of shuffling to see if there would be a spot for me which I was grateful for. The bus driver (I think it was Greg) was very informative & helpful. Even though the view was sometimes foggy/cloudy he tried his best to keep us entertained & finding the best viewing spots. I would highly recommend this trip.
Elizabeth
Apr 2024Verified booking
My grandson and I had a lovely trip up to Mt Wellington with our driver Paul. Paul was very personable and knowledgeable. We also enjoyed our Red bus tour with the second Paul. Well worth the adventure. Booking our tickets on Head out was extremely easy and efficient.
M
Apr 2024Verified booking
Paul our driver very experienced and felt safe. Gave lots of chances for photos along the way with funny comments and stories. Thoroughly enjoyable for our family (including our hard to please teens). Thanks again Paul:)
Wendy
Apr 2024Verified booking
fabulous fun staff, easy to hop on and off as it is named, takes you around interesting places, cheap and absolutely awesome
Wayne
Mar 2024Verified booking
The driver , Paul, was knowledgeable, funny, easy going and accomodating. The route was planned out well, some delays at stops and lack of information by some drivers, but otherwise pleasant.
Leonie
Sep 2024Verified booking
David was an excellent driver and he shared his great local knowledge with us. Fantastic tour!
Ella
Aug 2024Verified booking
Easy to get around the city. Nice service.
Danielle
Jun 2024Verified booking
The bus driver Paul was great fun and well of knowledge. Great trip and would highly recommend
Michael
May 2024Verified booking
Drivers were knowledgeable and the vechiles clean, ran consistently and modern.
Mark
Mar 2024Verified booking
Lots of stops. Great commentary. The driver Paul was informative and funny. Ticketing through Headout was easy.
George
Mar 2024Verified booking
Was great thanks. Hop on/off bus saved us driving around crowded Hobart streets with little parking
Robyn
Feb 2024Verified booking
Knowledgeable drivers who drove the bus very competently
Oi
Feb 2024Verified booking
The Driver Tony is very professional and gave presentation along the way very clear.
Stephen
Feb 2024Verified booking
Our drive Christian was very knowledgeable and so funny . Great tour
Krishna
Jan 2024Verified booking
A great way to get around Hobart and see a great deal. Fantastic drivers and very helpful.
Maria
Jan 2024Verified booking
The seamless service provided as well as the bus driver who was very informative and friendly 👍
Rosemarie
Dec 2024Verified booking
Susan
Dec 2024Verified booking
Roseen
Dec 2024Verified booking
Sandra
Nov 2024Verified booking
Ian
Nov 2024Verified booking
- Take a 50-minute one-way tour to the top of kunanyi/Mt Wellington and see dense forests, unique rock formations and epic views of southern Tasmania.
- While descending, take a rewarding walk on well-marked bushwalking tracks or bring your mountain bike for an exhilarating ride down the mountain.
- Upgrade your ticket to get a 2.5-hour round-trip pass which includes a 30-minute stop on the summit and 5 hop-on hop-off stops in Wellington Park.
- Onboard the bus, use free WiFi to post snaps on the gram while your English-speaking driver narrates tidbits about the history of kunanyi/Mt Wellington.
- Take a 50-minute one-way tour to the top of kunanyi/Mt Wellington and see dense forests, unique rock formations and epic views of southern Tasmania.
- While descending, take a rewarding walk on well-marked bushwalking tracks or bring your mountain bike for an exhilarating ride down the mountain.
- Upgrade your ticket to get a 2.5-hour round-trip pass which includes a 30-minute stop on the summit and 5 hop-on hop-off stops in Wellington Park.
- Onboard the bus, use free WiFi to post snaps on the gram while your English-speaking driver narrates tidbits about the history of kunanyi/Mt Wellington.
Inclusions
- 50-minute one-way pass for kunanyi/Mt Wellington Explorer Bus
- Live commentary in English
- Free Wi-Fi
- Complimentary Wellington Park bushwalking map
- 2.5-hour round-trip kunanyi/ Mt Wellington Explorer Bus Pass (based on option selected)
Exclusions
- Bike freight of $10 per bike
kunanyi/Mt Wellington Explorer Bus
Please click here for the detailed timetable and here for the route map and boarding points.
- First bus: 9.30am from stop #1 (Brooke Street Pier)
- Last bus: 3.30pm from stop #1 (Brooke Street Pier) (October to April)
- Frequency: Every 60 mins
- Popular stops: Fern Tree Park, The Springs, The Chalet
- This experience has limited wheelchair and pram/stroller accessibility. Reach out to bookings@mtwellingtonexplorer.com.au. before your tour so arrangements can be made.
- Dress snug in warm layers; Mt Wellington is about 10°C cooler than Hobart, with possible mixed weather.
- Bring your own food and water as there’s limited access on Mt Wellington with just two cafes in the vicinity.
- The kunanyi/Mt Wellington Explorer buses can carry 4 mountain bikes on each departure. Reserve your bike spot for $10 when booking, and load it at Brooke Street Pier at least 20 minutes before departure.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
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Elizabeth
Nov 2024Verified booking
Guide was informative and told us lots of interesting stories. Pointed out flowers like Waratahs that are different to NSW Waratahs. Good timeframe for enjoying the view etc.
Judith
Oct 2024Verified booking
Great scenery, and the guide was very nice and a good driver, but at times the commentary was cheesy (which is tolerable), sexist (which is intolerable) and totally negated the fact that Aboriginal people were the first inhabitants of Tasmania (also intolerable). I had to tick a box above to be able to submit this comment.
Lacey
Jun 2024Verified booking
The whole experience was amazing. Accessing the bus was easy, the driver was very knowledgeable and the sights were unforgettable.
Kylie
Jan 2024Verified booking
The landscape and scenery. Even though it was inclement weather, I felt safe on the trip and still enjoyed the experience of rain and pelting winds.
Paolo
Dec 2024Verified booking
Service was great. Driver was exceptional.
Prisca
May 2024Verified booking
The view was amazing. A bit chilly though.
Michelle
Apr 2024Verified booking
The driver was excellent! Smooth trip, very knowledgeable & so well organised. I'll be recommending to my friends!
Paula
Mar 2024Verified booking
Our guide/driver was excellent. He was informative, kind and funny.
KONSTANTIN
Jan 2024Verified booking
WONDERFUL EXPERIENCE U like everyone very professional
Ruixin
Jun 2024Verified booking
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Daniela
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christopher
Oct 2023Verified booking
Caithlin
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Ainslie
Oct 2023Verified booking
Great commentary- friendly driver - awesome route - thoroughly enjoyable
Katharine
Sep 2023Verified booking
Brij
Jun 2023Verified booking
KAMAL
Jun 2023Verified booking
Nice professional driver with guide, cozy transport