Hobart Highlights: Convict History & Natural Beauty

This tour provides a comprehensive experience, highlighting what Hobart is famous for - its captivating past of convicts and its striking natural scenery. See the perfect exhibit of both, while our seasoned local driver-guides impart knowledge and entertainment on this all-inclusive, 3-hour journey.

Duration: 3 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Mount Wellington - Witness the amazing views of Hobart and surrounds from the summit on this fully guided tour. Join our escorted short tour of the Observatory on the summit and a self guided tour to the Western Wilderness Lookout to view one of the last true wilderness areas on the planet. On our descent from the summit enjoy a short easy walk…
What's Included
  • Entry to the Cascade Female Factory
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Hotel pick-up (selected hotels)
What's Not Included
  • Snacks
  • Hotel drop-off
Location
Brooke Street Pier
Franklin Wharf
Look for the Gray Line Day Tours desk inside the Brooke St Pier Building. Please meet by 9.00am.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Jenny_c
Oct 8, 2025
Great morning tour. Highly recommend - Although the weather didn’t cooperate, Colin our driver found alternatives and we were able to enjoy a wonderful view from Mt Nelson. Very informative tour. Cascades female factory is A MUST. Our history should never be forgotten. Found the download commentary easy and interesting. Thanks again to our driver Colin who gave some personal history and perspective on the Women’s lives. Great morning tour.
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747maureenl
Sep 15, 2025
Beautiful Mt Wellington - Great experience and knowledge with out tour guide Rod ! Highly recommended. Beautiful scenery and so windy . It was a good day , do bring something warm .
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Katrina_t
Sep 10, 2025
Mt Wellington/ Casscade Female Factory Half Day Tour. - The trip to Mt Wellington may be delayed even cancelled as it closes due to ice roads & the weather can be unpredictable. We had a beautiful Guide who made up for it taking us to other great lookouts. Cascade Female Factory- I would recommend a guided tour!! I had the app to listen during my visit. I still missed so much with many questions unanswered.
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Jessica_l
Aug 26, 2025
Unreal - Wonder way to go up the mt and we learnt so much from our tourist guide. We only had three on the bus and the still continued
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William
Feb 21, 2025
Stunning views from Mount Wellington. - A fantastic morning driving up to see the most spectacular views at the top of Mount Wellington. Extremely entertaining and knowledgeable driver made our trip very enjoyable. A beautiful clear day no doubt helped but we'll worth the money.
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Paultk8442ke
Nov 1, 2024
Snow on the Mountain - Terrific Day up on Mt Wellington as we were fortunate enough to experience snow. That was a treat for us and made the day even more special. We would have liked more time at the Cascade Female Factory, 40 mis didn't do it justice but othet than that it was a full half day.
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Caryn_s
Sep 21, 2024
Awesome - Due to the weather our tour was re purposed and we had a great time learning about the town of Hobart. Updates were continually being given and we were able to ascent Mt Wellington half way which was spectacular . The female factory was an eye opener but beautifully presented.
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Terrence_l
Sep 28, 2024
Will be back! - Not a good luck day as Mt. Wellington was closed due to weather (snow). But tour guide Alan walked us along the Spring and told us interesting history and story of Mt Wellington. The Female Factory was worth a visit to know the dark history of the females in the past.
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Gary
Feb 29, 2024
Great Scenery, Not Enough Time - The trip and guide were very good. The reason for four stars is that 30 minutes in the Female Factory is hardly enough time. More time needs to be allotted.
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Meredith_g
Feb 5, 2025
The driver was very... - The driver was very knowledgeable.....but I did not get a guided tour of the Cascade Female Factory and thought I would. I only had to time to quickly walk around it by myself. The title of the tour is misleading. The Mt Wellington part was wonderful.
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From $60
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).