About Under Down Under Tours
Under Down Under is a locally owned and operated Tasmanian tour operator based in Hobart Tasmania. We’re as “local” as you can get – Our team originates from all over Tasmania, including the Northwest of the State. We bring a rich understanding and connection to Tasmania and the tours we operate. We prioritise hiring local Tasmanian guides and training them to lead our tours with passion and care.
Under Down Under has neary 30 years of experience in Tasmania. Established in 1996, we specialise in small group tours of Tasmania. Our guided tours take place over multiple days with most guests spending between 5 and 10 days to experience the highlights of Tasmania. With a maximum of 20 to 24 guests per tour, our exceptional tour guides deliver personal and authentic Tasmanian experiences.
Our tours enable a hassle-free and eco-friendly way to experience Tasmania. We focus on visiting Tasmania’s outstanding National Parks and cultural heritage sites, while travelling with minimal impact principles.
We were recently inducted into the Hall of Fame for Ecotourism Australia, representing over 20 years of certification as an Advanced Eco-certified tour operator. We are excited to have become the first Tasmanian tour operator to do so.
Our passion is in operating exceptional and responsible tours where guests can experience Tasmania’s Wild Places, Wildlife and Wild Fun.
Why travel with us?
Experience makes a difference — and with nearly 30 years as a Tasmanian tour operator, we know the island like no one else. Based in Hobart, we work closely with accommodation and activity providers across the state, ensuring premium service and great value for our guests.
Our itineraries are carefully balanced so you can experience the best of Tasmania each day without feeling rushed. Small groups of up to 24 guests travel in comfortable minibuses, giving you space, personal attention from our guides, and the chance to make new friends over multiple days.
We offer a variety of tours year-round, with multiple departure dates and tour lengths, giving you flexibility to travel when and how you want. Tours cater to a range of fitness levels, with easier and harder walking options at most destinations, and some itineraries designed with a gentler pace.
All our tours are active, nature-based, and led by guides passionate about Tasmania’s National Parks, wildlife, and rich cultural history. Many guides work with us year-round and return each year, bringing expert local knowledge, enthusiasm, and a love for sharing the island’s stories.
At Under Down Under, we care about what matters most — you, and Tasmania.
Advanced Eco Certified Since 2002
We are proudly Advanced Eco Certified. Our certification is with Ecotourism Australia which is globally recognised for its industry standards. Becoming and maintaining our eco-certification means that every facet of our operation is scrutinised including our social, environmental, economic sustainabilty and governance at Under Down Under. Check us out in Ecotourism Australia’s Green Travel Guide. Behind the scenes there a lot that goes to ensure our tours are operated with responsible travel ethics. From a guest’s perspective, what stands out most is the quality of intrepretation provided by our guides, meaning that guests can learn volumes about Tasmania as they travel. We prioritise efforts on our interpretation framework which means all guests can learn about Tasmanian flora, fauna, ecology, history and culture including palawa cultural heritage. Building awareness about conservation and sustainabilty is particularly important to us as a local operator in Tasmania’s World Heritage Area and national parks. You can help as you travel with us: donate a tree when you book direct through our website; we’ll provide a packing list with a few items to help reduce waste as we travel, and our guides will give instructions for how to keep wildlife wild, and apply minimal impact principles as you walk. Thanks for your support!
Preserving and Respecting Aboriginal Cultural Heritage
We are Respect Our Culture certified through Ecotourism Australia. On our tours you will learn about aboriginal cultural heritage and palawa’s spiritual connection to lutruwita (Tasmania). We are committed to presenting indigenous heritage honestly and respectfully.
We are serious about climate change
We are certified as a Climate Action Business through Ecotourism Australia, meaning that as a business we take steps to reduce our carbon emissions.
Travelling on one of our modern and economical buses is one of the most environmentally friendly ways to experience Tasmania. For the carbon emissions we can’t avoid, you can reduce your carbon footprint by donating a tree when you book direct on our website.
Visit Carbon Positive Australia, select how many trees you wish to donate, send us your donation receipt and we’ll match your donation!
We operate by ‘Sustainable Best Practice’ principles
Under Down Under is a Sustainable Tourism Accredited Business which recognises best practice in the tourism industry. This qualification recognises us as a professional, ethical and reliable operator, which delivers high quality tourism experiences.
Your fellow travellers
We are an inclusive tour company and welcome solo travellers, couples, and groups, from Australia and around the world. The minimum age is 8 and there is no maximum. Come alone, or with others, and you’ll be pleased with the new friendships made during your journey. According to a guest: “The group was made up of various ages and nationalities who connected extremely well, we had lots of fun and were all friends by the end of the tour.”
Our guides are our heroes
Our guides are professional, knowledgeable, and great fun too, and will really make your experience exceptional. For example, one guest wrote “Our tour guide, Anthony was informative, caring and attentive to every person, no request was too difficult.” Search for reviews about Under Down Under and the quality of our guides is mentioned time and again.
Work with us
If you would like to become one of our outstanding guides, please contact us for more information.
