Coles Bay Tours

Planned trip for those who cant drive or dun want to drive a long way. Weather was nice in winter which is nice for hiking.

This was a fun day tour, and I definitely have to give 10 likes to our tour guide, Tammy! She was witty and energetic, bringing us so much joy and a deep understanding of the area. The view of Wineglass Bay was incredibly special and beautiful. This tour does require a bit of hiking, but it's absolutely worth it.

This trip was excellent, except for the fact that it was a three-hour drive from downtown Hobart. To see the stunning scenery of Wineglass Bay and Honeymoon Bay, you need to hike up a mountain, which takes about an hour round trip. While not terribly difficult, it might be challenging for those over 70. From the top, we enjoyed a panoramic view of Wineglass Bay and Honeymoon Bay. Afterwards, we rested at Honeymoon Bay and enjoyed a boxed lunch. (The guide gave us time to stop at a small shop early in the day to buy lunch sandwiches.) It was a short but peaceful time, watching the locals swim and swim. At the final winery, we were given about 30 minutes, so my partner and I did a sampler tasting, which was a good choice. We happened to see a wallaby during the trip, which was nice. As a non-English speaker, I couldn't understand much of the story, but I was satisfied with just being able to visit each location. I also commend the guide for his comprehensive explanation of Tasmania.

The itinerary was good- Richmond, Cherry farm, Bruny Island and Wineglass Bay. With regards to the combined English and Chinese guides, it would have been better if commentaries in English came first then Chinese. The second guide Jeffery was fluent in English and friendly and had a lot of commentaries. He started in English then followed Chinese language. THe best one of all was Jerome, the 3rd guide. Very fluent in English, funny and talked a lot. He added some places not included in the itinerary. The downside to the tour is the airport pick up of passengers. It consumed a lot of time going to the airport when we could have started with the tour. Airport pickups should not be an option on day 1 of the tour. Pax should arrive a day before. Ibis Hotel accommodation was very nice. Good choice. Transport vehicle was small. The Aurora Australis one night is a good option in case index is high. Like this option although we were not lucky on our 3 night stay.

It was a very enjoyable and comprehensive trip around the island. We had a good variety of activities and landscapes to explore: mountains, beaches, rainforests, sand dunes. The weather was amazing too, which made the experience even better. Our guide Jason was a very good driver and guide throughout the entire trip, making sure we’re always on time and safe. Highlights were definitely Cradle Mountain and Bays of Fire.

very informative. helpful, attentive. the trip was much more enjoyable with the guide. value for money: