Guided Adventures around Hobart and Southern Tasmania
Nature experiences around Hobart, Huonville, Bruny Island and the Far South. Get off the main highways, surround yourself with gardens, mountains forest, wildlife and the ocean. Lots of native wildlife and also some exotic farm animals. Enjoy waterways, wilderness and wildlife in these outdoor focused Huon Valley activities.
Nature based things to do |
Hobart
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30 minutes drive to Richmond for lunch.
Then 30 minutes drive to Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary. Meet a Tasmanian Devil and other native wildlife. |
40 minutes drive to Hobart city centre. Overnight at Old Woolstore Hotel or 2on2 or Corindas Cottages.
For dinner, self cater, fish and chips on the waterfront or Tasmanian specialty dining at Stockman's Restaurant.
For dinner, self cater, fish and chips on the waterfront or Tasmanian specialty dining at Stockman's Restaurant.
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City CBD, Off street parking, Simple rooms to deluxe apartments. Full service hotel,
Mid price to premium |
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City edge of CBD, off street parking, 1 and 3 bedroom cottages.Self contained,
Premium price |
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City edge of CBD, off street parking, Colonial cottages
Self contained, Premium price |
Day 3: Explore Huon Valley and Hartz Mountains
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Get a packed lunch from Ranelagh General Store, then
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1 hour south from Huon Bush Retreats is Hartz Mountains National Park. Five different walks from 5 minutes to 3 hours return.
Park entry pass required. |
Huonville
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Second night at Huon Bush Retreats. Self contained studio or two bedroom cabins and deluxe tipees in a private nature reserve. $115 to $420/nt.
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Day 3: Explore Huon Valley and Hartz Mountains
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Get a packed lunch from Ranelagh General Store, then
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1 hour south from Huon Bush Retreats is Hartz Mountains National Park. Five different walks from 5 minutes to 3 hours return.
Park entry pass required. |
Huonville
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Second night at Huon Bush Retreats. Self contained studio or two bedroom cabins and deluxe tipees in a private nature reserve. $115 to $420/nt.
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Day 4: Return to Hobart (via D'Entrecasteaux Channel)
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Depart Huon Bush Retreats. Return direct to Hobart for a late morning flight or take the scenic route and include Snug Falls Walk if you have an afternoon flight.
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6 night Escape to Nature
7 days, 6 nights itinerary:
Walks and waterfalls around Hobart and Huon Valley
Day 1: Arrive Hobart
Mid morning, flight into Hobart airport. Collect your hire car.
Hobart
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30 minutes drive to Richmond for lunch.
Then 30 minutes drive to Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary. Meet a Tasmanian Devil and other native wildlife. |
40 minutes drive to Hobart city centre. Overnight at Old Woolstore Hotel or 2on2 or Corindas Cottages.
For dinner, self cater, fish and chips on the waterfront or Tasmanian specialty dining at Stockman's Restaurant.
For dinner, self cater, fish and chips on the waterfront or Tasmanian specialty dining at Stockman's Restaurant.
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City CBD, Off street parking, Simple rooms to deluxe apartments. Full service hotel,
Mid price to premium |
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City edge of CBD, off street parking, 1 and 3 bedroom cottages.Self contained,
Premium price |
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City edge of CBD, off street parking, Colonial cottages
Self contained, Premium price. |
Day 2: Mount Wellington to Huon Valley
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40 minutes drive from Hobart city centre to Mount Wellington Summit. Enjoy the short walks and interpretive information, then descend southwards to the Huon Valley.
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Pack a snack and a drink, climb through old-growth and rainforest to the sub-alpine plateau. Explore the Aboriginal history along the way. Maybe spend and hour at the summit, then return via the waterfall.
About 3 hours total return. |
Huonville
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Overnight at Huon Bush Retreats. Self contained studio or two bedroom cabins and deluxe tipees in a private nature reserve. $115 to $420/nt.
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Day 4: Billy Browns Falls
plus Organic Cider Cafe and Apple Museum
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Get a packed lunch from Ranelagh General Store, then half hour drive via Judbury to Billy Browns Falls car park.
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Willi Smiths Organic Cider offers tastings and cafe selections in an historic Apple Shed museum. 3km from Huonville.
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Huonville
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Second night at Huon Bush Retreats. Self contained studio or two bedroom cabins and deluxe tipees in a private nature reserve. $115 to $420/nt.
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9 nights exploring Nature
10 days, 9 nights itinerary:
Explore the nature of Hobart and Huon Valley
Day 1: Arrive Hobart
Mid morning, flight into Hobart airport. Collect your hire car.
Hobart
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30 minutes drive to Richmond for lunch.
Then 30 minutes drive to Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary. Meet a Tasmanian Devil and other native wildlife. |
40 minutes drive to Hobart city centre. Overnight at Old Woolstore Hotel or 2on2 or Corindas Cottages.
For dinner, self cater, fish and chips on the waterfront or Tasmanian specialty dining at Stockman's Restaurant.
For dinner, self cater, fish and chips on the waterfront or Tasmanian specialty dining at Stockman's Restaurant.
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City CBD, Off street parking, Simple rooms to deluxe apartments. Full service hotel,
Mid price to premium |
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City edge of CBD, off street parking, 1 and 3 bedroom cottages.Self contained,
Premium price |
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City edge of CBD, off street parking, Colonial cottages. Self contained, Premium price
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Day 2: A Day in the Wilderness Flight and Cruise
20 minute drive to Cambridge Airport.
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90 minutes flight time
3 on the ground including an hour or 2 by boat, morning tea and lunch |
20 minute drive back to your Hobart accommodation. Just time for a spot of shopping or The Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery.
Day 3: Mount Wellington to Huon Valley
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20 minutes drive from Hobart city centre to Ferntree. Buy a packed lunch and drink at the local store then 2 hours walk to Mount Wellington Summit. Enjoy views and interpretive information, then 1.5 hours return to Ferntree. Drive south, descending into to the Huon Valley.
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Huonville
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Overnight at Huon Bush Retreats. Self contained studio or two bedroom cabins and deluxe tipees in a private nature reserve. $115 to $420/nt.
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Day 4: Sleep late and Climb Mount Misery
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Pack a snack and a drink, climb through old-growth and rainforest to the sub-alpine plateau. Explore the Aboriginal history along the way. Maybe spend and hour at the summit, then return via the waterfall.
About 3 hours total return. |
Huonville
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Second night at Huon Bush Retreats. Maybe order a Gourmet Platter for dinner, followed by a long bath under the stars.
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Day 5: Explore Huon Valley and Hartz Mountains
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Depart Huon Bush Retreats and get a packed lunch from Ranelagh General Store, then
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1 hour south from Huon Bush Retreats is Hartz Mountains National Park. Five different walks from 5 minutes to 3 hours.
Park entry pass required. |
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Hastings then Buttongrass Retreat overnight.
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Hastings then Buttongrass Retreat overnight.
How to book one of these itineraries
Click here to send us your desired arrival and departure dates. We will check prices and get back to you with a quote. We can then reserve the entire itinerary for you, and get your payment details.
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Meet a Tasmanian Devil
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Bonorong has been a successful breeding site for Tasmanian devils for well over twenty years. Currently Bonorong houses 17 fantastic devils. A number of our devils are hand-reared and have amazing personalities. Tasmanian Devils are a very misunderstood animal. You will be utterly amazed when you see how friendly and playful these animals can be once a bond is formed with a keeper.
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Nature based self contained cabins
around Hobart and Huon Valley
Cabins, tipees, wildlife, bushwalks and protected forest
Huonville
This award winning, eco-retreat offers self contained cabins, deluxe tipees and private campsites against an inspiring backdrop of Tasmanian native forest. Your cabin is comfortably catered for with gas cooking facilities, fresh rainwater, solar powered lights, an eco-friendly composting toilet, a cosy wood heater and a private outdoor bath.
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2 bedroom Eco Retreat
Southernmost accommodation in Australia
Far South
In the Far South of Tasmania, the forest parts to reveal a spectacular open
buttongrass plain.
Your modern two bedroom cabin is a comfortable eco experience with solar electricity and hot water, wood heating and is free of distractions like TV and in-room phones. The perfect place to base for exploring the natural beauty of Tasmania's Far South.
buttongrass plain.
Your modern two bedroom cabin is a comfortable eco experience with solar electricity and hot water, wood heating and is free of distractions like TV and in-room phones. The perfect place to base for exploring the natural beauty of Tasmania's Far South.
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Nature Based Camping and Glamping
around Hobart and Huon Valley
3 days Glamping
in Southwest Tasmanian Wilderness
Departing Hobart, the 40 minute flight takes you to the remote wilderness of Port Davey. 3 days and 2 nights exploring the Aboriginal and mining history, a cruise of Port Davey, fine food and wine. Add some walks or lounge on the beach. Spend each night under canvas at base camp.
Camp in nature,
50 minutes south
from Hobart.
Eco-experiences elsewhere in Tasmania
Beyond the Huon Trail...
Wilderness walking tours Tarkine and Cradle Mountain
The journey starts in Hobart with guests joining us on route to Burnie for lunch and a gear check. After lunch, we head south toward our Tarkine Rainforest Retreat located in the South East corner of the Tarkine. We depart the main road and drive along a remote gravel track before gathering our packs for the forty minutes up a steep ridge into the lush green rain forest and towering canopy of giant Eucalyptus and Myrtle that surround the camp. On arrival at our camp, your guides show you to your accommodation (large twin share canvas tents) and then busy themselves preparing the evening meal in the Tarkine Longhouse, our new custom designed shelter perched on the edge of Tiger Ridge, affording stunning views into the rainforest canopy. Each meal has been carefully selected and designed by a Tasmanian chef to add to your experience. After dinner around our 12 seater Tasmanian Oak dinner table, relax on the lounge by our fire before a peaceful sleep nestled in the rainforest.
Huonville
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Second night at Huon Bush Retreats. Self contained studio or two bedroom cabins and deluxe tipees in a private nature reserve. $115 to $420/nt.
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1 hour south from Huon Bush Retreats is Hartz Mountains National Park. Five different walks from 5 minutes to 3 hours return.
Park entry pass required.
Park entry pass required.
Meet our new baby wallaby
Ruby the Rufous Wallaby was raised as an orphan at Huon Bush Retreats. She lives mainly outside with the other wallabies but now that she has a growing joey in her pouch, she enjoys the indoor comforts of a beanbag. You can often meet Ruby and the other wildlife at Huon Bush Retreats
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Featured Nature Based Accommodation and Attractions
(all bookable individually or as the package above)
Enjoy nature around Hobart, Bruny Island, Huonville, Geeveston and Far South
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Map from Hobart Airport and Mona to Mount Wellington, things to do and places to stay in Hobart and suburbs |
Beach houses and motel rooms, walks, penguins and cheese plus the Bruny Island Cruise |
Waterfalls, Shot Tower, museum, sheep cheese, accommodation and D'Entrecasteaux Channel tourist map and info |
Huon Valley eco-retreat, waterview cottages and a country hotel. River cruising, road maps and itineraries |
Map to Hastings Caves, Ida Bay Railway, Hartz Mountains and South Coast Walk and unique accommodation in Far South Tasmania |
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