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Red Decker
Red Decker
4.5
8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Monday
8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday
8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday
8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday
8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday
8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Sunday
8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
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The Red Decker is the Official Sightseeing Tour of Hobart, featuring the city's best sights and attractions. Do the full 90 minute city loop tour or Hop-on Hop-off at any of the 20 stops. Choice of a 24 or 48 hour city loop ticket. Combine your Hobart city tour with a shuttle bus tour to kunanyi/Mt Wellington and experience spectacular views over Hobart and southern Tasmania. Unrivalled views from the top deck. Informative commentary available in 8 languages-English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin & Spanish. Environmentally friendly and wheelchair accessible.
Hobart, Tasmania, Australia
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2023
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challoandmargaret
1 contribution
Nov. 2023
Weather was horrid - not your fault.
Commentary comprehensive and appropriate.
Beautiful city, well presented.
Commentary comprehensive and appropriate.
Beautiful city, well presented.
Written 9 December 2023
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Kathy1058
Pontefract, UK7 contributions
Dec. 2023 • Friends
Went on the Shuttle Bus up to the top of Mount Wellington with Paul our driver and guide. He was very informative and I felt very safe travelling up some very scary roads. The view from the top well worth the ride.
Written 9 December 2023
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Marcodili
Dili, Timor-Leste156 contributions
Oct. 2023 • Friends
Loved the hop on hop off bus tour ,it was educational and comfortable and the views were scenic, hobart is a great city to tour with its beautiful old buildings and great rides around constitution dock and past the casino and then higher up the hills to see for miles ,do yourself a favour and take this tour
Written 7 December 2023
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Michelle H
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Dec. 2023 • Friends
Great value! Enjoyed the tour guides (especially Tony and his jokes). Paul and Tony were really friendly and helpful. We managed to see all the main attractions which we wanted to see. Loved the trip to Mount Wellington with Tony. Both drivers gave us help and advice. Definitely recommend!
Written 6 December 2023
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jameslong2023
Sydney, Australia1 contribution
Nov. 2023
Pre-purchased tickets for myself and my Wife before leaving Sydney which was straightforward. Arrived in Hobart off a Princess cruise and the Red Decker pick up point was an easy 10-minute walk from the ship with directions from friendly Red Decker staff at Constitution Dock. The bus was clean, the driver and staff were very friendly. The trip around Hobart was a perfect introduction to the City and I would recommend it to any visitor at any time.
Written 3 December 2023
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Kira
Las Vegas, NV173 contributions
Interesting place, beautiful homes and gardens. Sick of hearing the lame commentary about cruisers spending kids inheritance. It was repeated quite often and wasn't funny once. Cruisers are spending the money they earned and are free to do so as they please. Remove the lame jokes and fill it with more details about what you can do before getting to next stops.
Written 29 November 2023
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bneate2023
1 contribution
Nov. 2023
Great service took us to many places with excellent commentary and value for money. I would recommended it anyone visiting Hobart.
Written 26 November 2023
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jandon46
Sydney, Australia1 contribution
Nov. 2023
Purchased tickets on line, went off Cruise ship and had easy directions to the pick up point. Very informative history of the area, we especially enjoyed the Botanical Gardens.
Written 26 November 2023
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christophergB3047EX
Castle Hill, Australia32 contributions
Nov. 2023
Went on the Richmond tour. JASON was the excellent driver for the trip, full g information, history and anecdotes. Richmond was so enjoyable with so much to see and do, as was the Puddleduck winery. A different way to spend the day and well worth it.
Written 26 November 2023
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Tim W
Drouin, Australia30 contributions
Nov. 2023 • Couples
At $40 pp it is quite expensive and definitely for two of us. Started on first bus of the day and got off Battery Point then, after an hour, again at Cascade Brewery. After the brewery tour then walk down to Women's Factory we had missed final bus. So, $40 (each) bus ride up to the brewery. I think staying on the bus for the whole ride then deciding where to get off second time around might be closer to value-for-money. Certainly, nice coach, pleasant driver, informative narration. Walk back from the Factory was quite pleasant though and not difficult….in reasonable weather.
Written 26 November 2023
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judithaj
Adelaide, Australia3 contributions
Do you have a list of the stops please
LouiseVHobart
Hobart, Australia1 contribution
Hi judithaj,
Please find a list of our 20 bus stops below. If you require further details regarding each of these stops, please visit the Red Decker website and go to the City Stops page. Here you'll find a list of things to see and do at each stop. We also provide our passengers with a complimentary copy of The Official Sightseeing Guide to Hobart upon boarding the bus.
Stop A. TRAVEL CENTRE
Stop Location: Corner of Davey & Elizabeth Street, HOBART
Stop B. BROOKE STREET PIER
Stop Location: Franklin Wharf (Near Brooke Street Intersection), HOBART
Stop C. SALAMANCA PLACE
Stop Location: Princes Wharf No. 1 (Outside Main Entrance), Castray Esplanade, HOBART
Stop D. PRINCES PARK
Stop Location: Castray Esplanade (Outside CSIRO), BATTERY POINT
Stop E. BATTERY POINT
Stop Location: Corner of Hampden Road & Colville Street, BATTERY POINT
Stop F. ST GEORGES CHURCH
Stop Location: De Witt Street (Near Cromwell Street Intersection), BATTERY POINT
Stop G. ST GEORGES TERRACE
Stop Location: St Georges Terrace (near Sandy Bay Road), BATTERY POINT
Stop H. WREST POINT CASINO
Stop Location: Drysdale Place (Outside Main Tower Entrance), SANDY BAY
Stop I: SANDY BAY VILLAGE
Stop Location: Corner of Sandy Bay Road & Queen Street, SANDY BAY
Stop J. CASCADE BREWERY
Stop Location: Outside Cascade Visitor Centre, Cascade Road, SOUTH HOBART
Stop K. FEMALE FACTORY
Stop Location: Corner of Cascade Road & McRobies Road, SOUTH HOBART
Stop L. SOUTH HOBART VILLAGE
Stop Location: Corner of Macquarie Street & Weld Street, SOUTH HOBART
Stop M. VILLAGE CINEMA
Stop Location: Collins Street (Near Barrack Street Intersection), HOBART
Stop N. HOBART CBD
Stop Location: Collins Street (Near Murray Street Intersection), HOBART
Stop O/P. TASMANIAN MUSEUM AND ART GALLERY & MARITIME MUSEUM
Stop Location: Argyle Street (Near Davey Street Intersection), HOBART
NOTE: Hop-off only, no pick up.
Stop Q. HOBART CONVICT PENITENTIARY
Stop Location: Corner of Brisbane Street & Campbell Street, HOBART
Stop R. AQUATIC CENTRE
Stop Location: Liverpool Street (Opposite ABC building), HOBART
Stop S. BOTANICAL GARDENS
Stop Location: Lower Domain Road (Outside Main Entrance), HOBART
Stop T. VICTORIA DOCK
Stop Location: Davey Street (outside Zero Davey), HOBART
NOTE: Hop-off only, no pick up.
Kind Regards
Louise
Elena H
8 contributions
Can you take a hop on hop off from Hobart to Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary?
Fiona G
Hobart, Australia2 contributions
Hello Elena. Bonorong Wildlife Santuary is unfortunately not on the Red Decker city tourist route as it is is located in an outer suburb of Hobart called Brighton. Brighton is a minimum 30 minute drive from the city centre. I would recommend contacting the Tasmanian Travel and Information Centre to find out the most up to date information in regards to the bus company's that may be able to assist you with your enquiry. Many thanks. Kind regards. Fiona Gregory. Tour Manager. Red Decker Company
latergatorSanDiego
San Diego, CA9 contributions
I will be coming in to Hobart on a cruise ship. How far is it to get ticket and catch HOHO bus?
LouiseVHobart
Hobart, Australia1 contribution
Hi latergatorSanDiego,
Our buses depart from the Tasmanian Travel and Information Centre on the corner of Elizabeth and Davey Streets in Hobart. This is a 10 minute flat walk from the cruise ship terminal. You can purchase your ticket on the day at this bus stop.
We look forward to seeing you in Hobart soon!
Kind Regards
Louise
I have pre-purchased 2 day pass in the form of an exchange voucher. Can we get on the bus anywhere or do we have to hand in the exchange voucher for ticket at a set place?
LouiseVHobart
Hobart, Australia1 contribution
Hi Jenny A, thank you for your enquiry. You will be able to redeem your exchange voucher for a ticket onboard the bus or at our booking office located inside Brooke Street Pier. The only exception is the iVenture cards which need to be scanned at our booking office.
If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact us on 03 6236 9116.
Kind Regards, Louise V, Red Decker Company
Yooh007
1 contribution
Dear Mme /Sir,
Can the foreign senior benefit the concession fare for hop on hop off in Hobart ?
Best regards,
Yoo
LouiseVHobart
Hobart, Australia1 contribution
Dear Yoo T, I can confirm that we do recognise Australian and international seniors card holders. If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact us on 03 6236 9116. Louise V, Red Decker Company.
Kim M
Auckland Central, New Zealand11 contributions
Should I buy my 3 day ticket for the Red Decker bus online now or should I buy it personally in Hobart (I am traveling to Hobart in December).
Bob C
Bowral, Australia202 contributions
I think that it is okay to wait till you get there as you can then decide, depending on the weather, which day you wish to travel. There will be no problem getting a ticket either at the Travel Centre or via Red Decker.
cathy k
Rochester, NY34 contributions
We are only in Hobart for 1 day on our cruise ship. I see on the RD brochure there is a tour offered for the tour of Hobart and Mt Wellington. Would this tour be possible or advisable for 1 day.? Thanks
Mithril013
Frenaros, Cyprus219 contributions
If the tour is offered by the cruise company then it is geared for you to be back at the ship for the scheduled sailing time. The choice is yours. Do the tour or get the Red Decker Bus privately.