This was our first museum to visit in Hobart and it was free…read more The museum was spread out over a couple buildings and floors. We were welcomed as soon as we entered and picked up a helpful map. We started with the Māori exhibits, explored the various Tasmanian ecosystems, plants and native animals especially the extinct thylacine (native tiger), learned much about Australian exploration of Antarctica (close but not as close as South America), saw local paintings and more. It was easy to wander and every area was well documented. A cafe was next to the entrance in the courtyard with both indoor and outdoor seating. It was the perfect museum to start our trip and also hide from the rain.

The Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery (TMAG) is Australia's second-oldest museum and a major…read morecultural hub located on the historic Hobart waterfront. It uniquely combines a museum, art gallery, and herbarium under one roof, showcasing Tasmania's natural, cultural, and scientific heritage. And it's all FREE. Gayle and I also stopped for some coffee and a sweet at the cafe on the Museum grounds. There's also a modest gift shop near the entrance. We enjoyed our too short visit, including some bits on convict history, a full Lego representation of a ship, some cool woodwork, and interesting straight up arts. There's lots of space and good light here and it's easy to move around and purposely get lost if you want to.

The Tench guided tour is well worth a stroll for tourists and locals, alike. I fall somewhere in…read morethe middle there, being that I'm a local but have only been for the last five years, and I love learning about Hobart (although I don't really actively seek it out much these days). Sometimes working in the industry gives me perks like visits to tours like this for free, and sometimes people are slack and don't book these tours and I end up getting an almost-personal (there was one other lady) tour on a drizzly Saturday morning. The Penitentiary is owned by the National Trust, and enthusiastic volunteers run guided tours through the remains of the building, giving you a history lesson at the same time. It's close to the centre of town, which is a bit amazing when you learn about the history of the place. The Tench as it stands is the remains of what held the convicts that were brought to Hobart, before becoming Hobart's gaol, before finally being closed down in the 1960s. Only bits of the original Penitentiary remain, and only bits of those bits remain (the Chapel building is the most remarkable and it's had certain bits and pieces pulled/knocked down, as people did a lot before realising how important it can be to preserve history). You get to hear about the full evolution of the space over the years, with a rather grim ending at the hanging corner. It was an hour absolutely well spent and if you're taking the time to visit Port Arthur on an historic bender then you'd best look after yourself and add a visit to the Tench as well.

Great tour company. Took their tour to Bonorong, Mt Wellington, Richmond and Mt Field National…read morePark. Really a great day spent exploring. Our guide Simon was really friendly, talkative and very knowledgeable. We throughly enjoyed this tour and felt the cost was well worth it.

I was hosting some friends from New Zealand and they wanted to visit Tasmania, I used iWander as my…read moretour guides because they were affordable and I found them super easy to communicate with. The tour itself was amazing, visited some beautiful scenery, and then an hour later was sitting in a nice family owned restaurant tasting some beautiful local seafood. My favourite place was Mt. Field and Russell Falls. The Tasmanian devils were really interesting as well. The guides were lovely. Jarrod was incredibly knowledgable and proud to show of his home town, and knew all the interesting off-the-track local spots. Our plans changed a little bit and the guides went out of their way to accomodate the changes. Overall, what you see is what you get. Amazing scenery, beautiful wine and food, interesting wildlife, friendly guides, at an affordable cost. Thank you Jarrod.

Brooke Street Pier is a unique, four-story floating building and ferry terminal located at…read moreSullivans Cove on Hobart's waterfront. Completed in 2015 for approximately A$13 million, it was Australia's largest floating structure at the time. It serves as a major "tourism transport hub," most notably as the departure point for ferries to Mona (Museum of Old and New Art). Gayle and I wandered through during a morning walk along the Hobart waterfront. I came out with a nice Huon Pine Magnet from the good folks at Tiger Ina Papera Unique Woodcraft, who also has a gallery in the Salamanca Art Centre.

Pier has restaurants & pubs in the evening. During the day local artists, winemakers & distillers…read morehave tables with their wares. But tonight we saw people looking like pirates preping an old ship. From what we read this historic ship is traveling around Australia & will be back next year. Colorful!

We took a 3 hour walking tour of Hobart through Hobart Historic Tours. It was fantastic. A shout…read moreout to our guide, Richard, who was very knowledgeable and pleasant. Learned about the sandstone buildings downtown and the beautiful area up the hill called Battery Point. A great way to get your bearings in Hobart.

Amazing tour with great prices! Paul was so knowledgeable and made us feel like a local. Not only…read moredid he take us to some really unique and fun destinations but he provided tips to maximize our experience and would follow up to make sure we had a great time. I highly recommend that you leverage a full 7 hour tour with him and provide some conceptual ideas of what you want to see. Paul will take care of the rest. At one point Paul walked us into the animal reserve, checked the pricing to make sure we got a group deal, and then gave us the lay of the land before we started our walking tour. He was so kind and helpful. Also, make sure you don't miss the mountain. It's worth the trip up and the pictures are fantastic! We bonded with Paul by the end of our time together and from both his perspective and ours, it was the best experience of our trip and of his season. He was such a pleasure! FYI the prices were more than fair, especially compared to the other vendors. We came in on a cruise and this was 1/3 the price for half the tour.

One of the most relaxing and engaging tours I've been on! The price was great. The experience was…read moreamazing. The tour guide, Paul M...I can't say enough about. The banter, information, and kindness Paul shared sets him apart. An all around delightful and truly amazing person. The story...if you're so inclined: A group of us (about 17) were embarking on a 12 day cruise. Hobart was port three of five and about eight days into our journey. We had just spent three days at sea due to Cyclone Gita interrupting our final port call (Christchurch) in New Zealand. In case you haven't been on a cruise, three days in mild to rough seas will leave you irritable and exhausted. I got off the ship early, breezed through customs, and began searching for a tour guide. I noticed a sole gentleman, Paul, setting up for the morning and approached him. He was kind, inviting, and extremely knowledgeable. We quickly worked out a deal that would include a private guide (Paul) and van accommodating up to ten to anywhere we would like to go. We could leave immediately (8:30/9am) and would be back by 3:30pm...just in time to be back on board by 4:30pm. The van was clean, well maintained, comfortable, and spacious. Bless. Eight of us joined the excursion with promise to also cover the remaining two slots (so worth it). Paul waited patiently with me while our crew gathered themselves and made it off the ship. At this point, other tour guides were setting up as well. I realized how fortunate I was to have met Paul as I overheard insane price gouging and confusing tour schedules being offered to my fellow cruise members...almost double the price for half the excursion! Booking through the cruise was near triple the cost! The tour began. First stop, breakfast. Paul took us to a lovely bakery in town. Gorgeous food and friendly staff...most welcome after three days of the buffet line. Second stop, Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary. A five star experience and the chance to feed/pet numerous kangaroos! Third stop, a quick pint and nosh at a local pub. Fourth stop, Festa Italia in North Hobart. An Italian food and wine street festival set in quaint part of town. Fifth stop, breathtaking views of the bay and surrounding area atop Mount Wellington. We made it back on time, without issue, and feeling very relaxed. We are a boisterous but prompt and compliant group. =) Thank you again to Paul and the Let's Show You Tasmania tour company. You guys were awesome! Cheers!