Animal Encounter Hobart

RICHMOND VILLAGE & COAL RIVER VALLEY EXPERIENCE OPTION I 4 hour return I Departs @ 12.30pm I Sunday - Friday

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS 4- hour return tour Hobart City to Richmond Village + 1 optional experience in the Coal River Valley Region - Wildlife Experience or Wine or Whisky Tasting or Gourmet Food sampling Includes 1 hour (approx) to explore at your own leisure, the charming village of Richmond which is full of historic sites, galleries, gift shops, cafes and restaurants Bus transfer to one optional experience of your choosing from Richmond to Zoodoo or Nocton Vineyard or Killara Distillery or Wicked Cheese and return transfer back to Hobart. Wildlife Experience - Zoodoo (includes 2 hours getting up and close and personal with animals) or Wine or Whisky Tasting - Nocton Vineyard or Killara Distillery (includes 1 hour tasting experience) or
Gourmet Food sampling - Wicked Cheese (includes 1 hour sampling the best food on offer in the Coal River Valley)

(**Attraction fees, food and beverages not included with ticket purchase. Tastings may incur and additional fee.)

PRICE:
Adults (17+ years): $60

Concession (Students. Seniors): $55
Child (6 - 16 years): $35
Infant (
I NCLUDES: Explorer Ticket including choice of 1 optional experience Orientation tour of Richmond. Informative, professional local guide commentary Complimentary map of Richmond with exclusive offers. Free WiFi available onboard the bus
Optional add-ons:


Food and Wine at various venues (at own expense) Ticket to Old Hobart Town (at own expense) oldhobarttown.com Ticket for Richmond Goal (at own expense) Richmond Gaol, Experience Historic Tasmania On Our Gaol Tour. Ticket to Zoodoo (at own expense) Zoodoo Zoo | Home Tasting at Nocton Vineyard (at own expense) Home Page - Nocton Vineyard (noctonwine.com.au) Tasting at Killara Distillery (at own expense) Killara Estate Winery | Tasting at Wicked Cheese (at own expense) Wicked Cheese | Tasmania | gourmet cheeses | Richmond | cheesemaker
TOUR DETAILS:
Experience the very best of Richmond Village with the Coal River Valley Explorer Bus. Travel back in time to the village of Richmond, home to convict- built churches and Australia's oldest bridge. Travel through Southern Tasmania's premier wine region, to Richmond, a charming village full of historic sights, unique antique shops, and charming cafes. This 4-hour tour takes you on a journey through Tasmania's fascinating history and scenic beauty. This ticket includes time in Richmond and then allows you to create your own advneture. Combining your visit to Richmond with an expereince option of your choice allowing you to explorer more of the Coal Rover Valley
Immerse yourself in the historic charm of Richmond Village with ample time to explore its picturesque streets and iconic landmarks. Visit renown heritage sites, including Australia's oldest post office, primary school, and Catholic Church. Discover the convict history at the Richmond Goal, the oldest intact goal in the country, and admire the Richmond Bridge. You'll also have time to browse the delightful boutique shops scattered throughout the village. Our Explorer Ticket allows you to design your own itinerary! Choose one optional experience from the following:
Wildlife Experience:
Enjoy 30 minutes uncovering the charm of Richmond Village, then hop back on board to journey to Zoodoo Zoo for a two-hour adventure, getting up close and personal with a variety of wildlife (site entry at own cost)

Wine or Whisky Experience:
After spending 1.5 hours exploring the historic streets of Richmond Village, return to the bus for a one-hour tasting experience. Indulge in a choice of premium wine at Nocton Vineyard or savor a whisky tasting at Killara Distillery.


Gourmet Food Experience:
Delight in 2 hours of exploring Richmond Village before reboarding the bus to treat your taste buds. Enjoy a one- hour tasting experience at Wicked Cheese, sampling the finest gourmet food offerings in the Coal River Valley.



Our tour includes a complimentary Richmond Village map, exclusive offers and discounts for historic sites, shops, galleries, and cafes. As you journey through the scenic Coal River Valley, enjoy informative commentary from our professional and knowledgeable drivers, who will share the rich history of the region and insider tips on must-see attractions.
(**Attraction fees, food and beverages not included with ticket purchase. Tastings may incur and additional fee.)
DURATION 4-hours (includes 1 hour approx in Richmond Village and 1 hour approx at the optional experience location)
TOUR DEPARTURE AND RETURN LOCATION Brooke Street Pier (12 Franklin Wharf. HOBART) and Tasmanian Travel and Information Centre (corner of Elizabeth and Davey Street. HOBART)


DEPARTURE TIME: 12.30pm (returns to Travel Centre at 4.30pm).

AVAILABILITY:

Sunday - Friday Closed Christmas Day (25th December) and Good Friday
GOOD TO KNOW: Pre- booking is essential for this tour. Management and drivers will do everything possible to keep up to date with individual optional experience opening hours. We do however recommend that prior to planning to hopping off that you check the individual sites websites and social media sites for any last-minute site closures.
Our primary fleet of buses are wheelchair accessible. However, some bus services may not be wheelchair accessible so its most important to let us know before your tour. Reserve a wheelchair space when you book. Simply fill in the "Special Requirements" field or contact our booking office to discuss any specific needs and we'll certainly do our best to assist. Phone or email: bookings@coalrivervalleyexplorer.com.au Please visit our Accessible Travel page for further details.