Custom Tours
What is the one thing you would do tomorrow if you could hit pause on everything else?
Perhaps it is hunting or fishing with an experienced Guide? Or maybe finding solitude, some trails and waterfalls, a challenging peak to climb, gravity descent, a game of golf with a cool breeze, fresh air and no crowds? Or your passion is fine wine, whisky, gourmet food and going behind the curtain to meet the makers.
Whether it is laser focused on one unique experience or a combination of many elements then we can arrange everything for you according to your budget and available time, even if it is just for one person - you, a loved one or a client.
Custom tours are for those who want their day their way. We also welcome multi-day tour requests - where exploring and adventure are more of your focus.
You have a date in mind, and you have people in mind, you just need a partner to help make it happen. Whether it is a Family/Friends Celebration, a Special Interest Group, Workshop or for your next Team Building event - The Derwent Experience can help with suggestions, planning and making the day special from start to finish.
We start with a conversation and based upon your ideas we can customise an itinerary and provide quotations. There will likely be reservations and bookings required with other service providers so to proceed a deposit will be required.
Ideally for us, custom tours are single payment. An all inclusive price for the entire tour and agreed inclusions requires full single payment. We can also assist with group invitations.
Read about our ready to go tours below or create your own - visit Derwent Valley Tasmania for inspiration.
SUMMER STAND-UP PADDLE BOARDING
A brilliant activity to do with people you know and can laugh with. Expert tuition and a wonderful time paddling on the Derwent River. It is a challenge and something you may just fall in love with.
DURATION
3 Hours
GROUP SIZE
minimum 6 and up to 8
AVAILABILITY
requires advance booking
PRICE
$40 per person. (a maximum of 8 people can SUP at one time, so pricing allows for 6-8 people only to be on the water) Additional people can come - 9, 10 and up to 11 in the group, and they will be charged only $10 pp.
ABOUT THE TOUR
Stand Up Paddle Boarding is a great activity where ever you can do it. But on the Derwent River? Most definitely YES! Still waters, beautiful scenery, and only 35 minutes from Hobart. We receive expert guidance from Cameron Douglas, owner of Derwent Valley SUP, and then spend up to an hour on the water. This is a fun activity that is best done with friends. You will raise your heart rate and learn new things which are a must in life. After our paddle there is time for a locally made beverage, soft drink or milkshake on the way home.
WILDLIFE, WATERFALLS & GIANTS
Wildlife in natural habitat with professional spotting guide and three hours to explore Mt Field National Park’s waterfalls, giant trees and trails.
DURATION
8 Hours
GROUP SIZE
min 6 and max 11 people.
AVAILABILITY
Mondays, Tuesdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
PRICE
POA approx $155 per person.
ABOUT THE TOUR
Pure Nature and so much green you may turn left. Our Wildways Guides know where the wild platypus are but they don’t get really active until late afternoon, so this experience has to adjust and we leave and return a little later.
We pick you up from a central location in Hobart at 12.30 pm and head towards Mt Field NP. Halfway there we stop for a Devonshire Tea at Hawthorne Lodge (people travel from far and wide just to have a devonshire tea here, the way Grandma used to make it.) Marie’s homemade scones and jams will provide plenty of fuel to power you through the upcoming wet forest immersion.=
We have 3 hours at Mt Field National Park which is the right amount to experience the best of the lower half. Have you heard about the Three Waterfalls and Tall Trees circuit? Get ready for a massive dose of Vitamin Green, ionized oxygen (negative ion generation, great anti-oxidant) and natural beauty. This is one of the most beautiful trails in Australia, so worth the effort - even if its 30 minutes to comfortably visit one waterfall deep in, or 2-3 hours to go even further and experience all of them
Depending on when dusk is and the group's appetite we can either have dinner at the National Park Hotel first or meet our Wildways Guide for Platypus and Wildlife spotting. We will then return to Hobart early in the evening.
The Hobart - Barnbougle Express
Play 18 holes at Barnbougle Dunes or Lost Farm, ranked #2 in Australia (Golf Australia) and #33 in the World. The ultimate golf day out of Hobart shared with friends and colleagues. Easy access, respectful of your precious time, memorable, comfortable, affordable.
DURATION
All Day
GROUP SIZE
min 6 and max 10 people.
PRICE
POA and the numbers + inclusions matrix.
ABOUT THE TOUR
We pick you and your clubs up from your home between 5 and 5.30 am and then strike out North, next stop Barnbougle. Pop on the eye mask, turn off the phone, push your seat back and picture stepping up to the first tee. Golfing stories are shared over the speaker in the final hour - you will start to focus, laugh and get very excited. We arrive at 9 am and enjoy a hearty breakfast onsite at The Clubhouse before heading to the Pro Shop and getting ready to tee-off in groups of 2 or 3.
The Lost Farm Sports Bar is of course the place to take a midway break and celebrate completion with an awards ceremony. Dinner is at the Lost Farm Restaurant and Lounge with spectacular views over the course and coastline and you start planning how you can bring your Dad, Mum, Kids or Lover here one day.
We then depart for Hobart arriving back at your home between 10 pm and midnight depending on the group. No extra transport or transfer costs, no accommodation required and a brilliant day in between.
Travel in a luxury seat belted mini-coach with reclining seats, ample leg, shoulder and head room for 10 Adults with golf bags. Plenty of time to relax as you are chauffeured door to door with friends and a superb course voted as 2019’s #10 best golf course in the world.
EXTRAS
Hobart student/emerging Photographer to come along and capture the day from start to finish in all its unscripted glory, digital copies and footage included. POA
Barnbougle’s full array of hire, coaching and demonstration services. POA.
MTB MADNESS AND MAYHEM
This is a dirty day out of the highest order.
DURATION
Customised to your requirements
GROUP SIZE
min 6 and max 10 people.
PRICE
POA
AVAILABILITY
Mondays, Tuesdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
ABOUT THE TOUR
Psst! Have you heard that at 820 m Maydena Bike Park (MBP) has the highest vertical elevation of any bike park in Australia? If you love Mountain Biking then you have likely heard about MBP and with our custom bike trailer we can get you and your bikes there from Hobart or the Airport. It is a full service Bike Park offering bike hire as well. Contact us for an all inclusive quote for your group and your particular requirements, Band aids included.
MONA, MOUNTAIN, MONA
Get your hiking boots on, this is a great trail in Hobart’s backyard that few experience.
DURATION
We allow 4-5 hours for the return hike so this tour inclusive of transport and a possible stop before and after for food and drink is approximately 7 hours.
GROUP SIZE
min 6 and max 11 people.
PRICE
$75 per person
AVAILABILITY
Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Sundays.
ABOUT THE TOUR
This is a serious hike and it is only for those who take pleasure in a fair amount of exertion. After picking you up from a central location in Hobart we take you to a suitable cafe for breakfast, MONA for example - there are few better places for coffee and brunch. Or bring your banana.
We turn left at MONA and head up through Collinsvale to the Myrtle Forest, elevation approx 500 m. Our objective is Collins Bonnet, elevation 1261 m, 10 m less than Mt Wellington but with superior views. The hike itself gets quite steep in parts and is graded as intermediate level - it is not suitable if you have heart or respiratory concerns.
Lakes, Waterfalls, Mountains & Wilderness
Where do you want to go? Lake St Clair, Cradle Mountain, Mt Field, Lake Pedder?
DURATION
Customised to your requirements
GROUP SIZE
max 11 people.
PRICE
POA
AVAILABILITY
Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday
ABOUT THE TOUR
Ideal for the Explorers and Adventurers who need a local partner but without the frills and overheads of a big operation. We can help you maximise your connection with nature and wilderness ex-Hobart, including Airport transfers if required. Sometimes the specialists are booked out and you need a local partner who can provide more than just a taxi service.
SOCIAL CONNECTIONS 101
A customised day for you and your guests or clients to do whatever you would like.
DURATION
From 2 hours to a full day tour we will have a lot of fun together.
GROUP SIZE
max 11 people.
PRICE
POA
AVAILABILITY
Mondays and Tuesdays.
ABOUT THE TOUR
Mention Social Connections 101 and straight away we will know where you are coming from. You are a Not For Profit and funding is very tight. We welcome you and would love to be able to curate a wonderful experience that is just right for your group’s budget. We could go for a trail walk, followed by a picnic, maybe pick some berries, visit a Dairy Farm, go to a Distillery and hear about bugs and fermentation, have lunch at a country pub and eat with the locals - there is no end of fun things we could do in the peaceful Derwent Valley.
HOBART LIKE A ROCK STAR
Airport Transfers, Flexibility, Privacy, Security and Concierge.
DURATION
As required
GROUP SIZE
max 11 people
PRICE
POA
AVAILABILITY
Every day
ABOUT THE TOUR
You are visiting Hobart to work or perform and have an entourage, or you are a small group of equals where your time is at a premium and you are happy to give a one minute wish list and then let us take care of everything. Or maybe you are an Agent or a Personal Assistant and need everything perfect for your Client or Boss at very short notice?
Fine Whisky, Wine and Food, meeting Local Legends and Celebrities in secret locations, private experiences that the internet will never provide. Anything is possible and satisfaction is guaranteed.