Top Things to do in Greater Hobart
The 10 Best Nature & Wildlife Areas in Greater Hobart, Tasmania
Discover the best top things to do in Greater Hobart, Australia including Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary, Raptor Refuge, Natone Hill Bushland Reserve, Tinderbox Marine Reserve, Waterworks Reserve, Wellington Park, Fern Tree, Peter Murrell Nature Reserve, Cape Deslacs Nature Reserve, Piersons Point.
Restaurants in Greater Hobart
1. Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2,113 reviews
Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary (pronounced “Bon-a-rong” - Aboriginal meaning “Native Companion”) was established in 1981 as a sanctuary for injured and orphaned wildlife and is Tasmania's most popular wildlife park. At Bonorong you will see native animals which are extinct everywhere but Tasmania such as the famous Tassie Devil, Tasmanian Bettong, Eastern Quoll and Tasmanian Pademelon. You will also see favourites like wombats, koalas, kangaroos, possums, lizards, native birds and so many more. The animals of Bonorong are loved and cherished by all of the staff here at the Park and we are sure you will love them too!
Reviewed By alexpJ2282AE
Amazing place - I feel that everything that come though the gate is spent on the upkeep/care and welfare of the animals. Feeding frenzy tour was awesome and we had a great guide with Robyn and got closer than I have ever in the past to Australian natives animals.Fed touched and got to play with so many of them - without ever feeling like it was a trained circus act. I recommend the Feeding Frenzy or the Night Tours. They might seem a little expensive, however I paid a fair bit at other sanctuaries and not left feeling an overall satisfaction with the experience. Well done guys????
2. Raptor Refuge
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 122 reviews
The Raptor Refuge is committed to securing the future of Tasmania's raptors by reducing human impacts through rehabilitating injured, sick or orphaned raptors, educating the public and supporting habitat conservation." The Refuge s a working refuge not a zoo or wildlife park.We do however now offer a unique experience for small numbers of interested people.
Reviewed By sarahrJ8178JH
Our hearts were pounding as the wedgetailed eagle skimmed past about a metre away....what a privilege to be that close to those majestic creatures...and a special Thank You to our lovely guide...so cool to be able to touch and pick up wings and claws in the interpretation centre and to meet some owls (my faves) on the loose. Highly recommend a visit, the learning, awe and wonder will be something we will carry in our hearts, so good to see a passionate team committed to saving our important apex predators.
3. Natone Hill Bushland Reserve
4. Tinderbox Marine Reserve
5. Waterworks Reserve
6. Wellington Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 5 reviews
Reviewed By 47peterm47 - Barwon Heads, Australia
Collected a information sheet on bush walking and surprised how many walks there were. Stunning forest walks and hardly anyone there unlike the lookout area. So many choices and walks to suit almost anyone from basic hike to fairly challenging. Great way to spend a day and you could get the bus to the Tavern, near Fern Tree Park, where the hikes begin.
