Highlights / General details
Explore Richmond village and meet the Tasmanian Devil when you join this popular tour for a wonderful afternoon of history and wildlife.
Points of Interest:
Travel across the Tasman Bridge into the Coal River Valley and onto Richmond - a unique and historic town resplendent with mellow stone cottages, classic Georgian mansions and home to the oldest convict built road bridge in Australia and the oldest operating Catholic Church.
Stroll along the picturesque Coal River and through the village.
Enjoy browsing the many shops and galleries for unique gifts or souvenirs.
Perhaps taste some local produce from one of the many cafes and restaurants.
Onto Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary in the Brighton Valley where you will have your chance to come closer than ever to something wild and fragile.
A wildlife sanctuary run by a passionate team of people, it is also a successful breeding site for the unique and often misunderstood Tasmanian Devil (traditional indigenous name in Palawa Kani language is 'purinina').
Be amazed by what you will learn when taking part in an up-close encounter with 'The Devil' and other Tasmanian and Australian native animals.
Stroll the grounds of the sanctuary and hand feed the animals that roam free.
You will have great photo opportunities on this fun-filled day.
Inclusion
Entry to Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary.
Exclusion
Hotel pickup and drop off; Food and beverage; Gratuity.
Hours of operation
Available Monday-Saturday during November-April and Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday during May-October departing at 1:10pm, check in at 12:55pm. No tour departures on: December 25.
Duration
Approximately 4 hours.
Location
Tour departs from Brooke Street Pier, Hobart.
Participant restrictions
Any child under the minimum child age will travel free of charge and they will have to sit on their parents lap, if you prefer that the child has their own seat then you will have to pay the child fare.
Policies
Cancellation: 4 days prior 50% penalty, 2 days prior 100% penalty. No show always 100% penalty.
Complete information, including local telephone numbers at your destination, will be included on your Confirmation Voucher.
**All information requested must be supplied or booking is subject to automatic cancellation**