Glow Tour in Hobart - Glow Tours Tasmania

'Absolutely magical life-changing experience! The most “Wow!”s per square minute I have ever uttered, and all entirely genuine! I could not recommend more highly! Thank you so much for an incredible experience, Lisa-Ann!'

Julianne (April 2024)

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'Lisa is so passionate about what she does, she really brings the magic alive (my 7 year-old declared that it was nice to know 'this kind of magic is real')! We had a wonderful, awe-inspiring evening spotting orange possums, pademelons, bandicoots, and some surprising flora. This is a unique experience that I'd recommend to all.'

Lindene (August 2024)

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'What a great experience - educational, inspiring and just plain good fun. Lisa is a fantastic host; engaging, very knowledgeable and extremely passionate. If you are in Hobart you really should undertake this tour; as Molly Meldrum might say "do yourself a favour" and go on this trip to a place you didn't know existed, the after dark world under UV lighting. Mind blowing. Just book it.'

Matt (September 2024)

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'Lisa’s tour is superb! I discovered a whole new way of enjoying nature. Seeing the familiar plants and the often drab-looking invertebrates come to life glowing in Avataresque blues, greens, and reds is a little bit like visiting a different planet. Not to mention possums glowing pink! And Lisa is an amazing guide, so passionate, knowledgeable and personable. If it wasn’t for Lisa I probably would’ve missed the epic Aurora that happened during my visit. I couldn’t recommend Lisa’s tour highly enough.'

Margarita (May 2024)

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'This was honestly our highlight to our visit to Tasmania. Lisa was not only a wealth of knowledge, she was so much fun and easy to chat with, and her passion for all things that glow made the experience so special. The information was presented in such an engaging way, through personal stories and anecdotes, humour and interesting tales, and made us excited to go and find our own glowing things out in the wild! ... Highly recommend for locals and visitors alike.'

Jamie (Queensland)

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'Don’t miss this tour! Even if you have seen Aussie animals many times this is a surprising and wonderful exploration of the world around you. Lisa is a perfect guide who has the enthusiasm and insight to make this a very rich experience. My 80 year old Mum thoroughly enjoyed the experience and was easily able to navigate the area Lisa had found for us to explore. Hope you have as much fun as we did.'

Michelle (December 2023)

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'Came into the experience expecting it to be spectacular, but Lisa went above and beyond! She is clearly very passionate about what she does, and is full of fun and thought-provoking information.
She has opened my eyes to the many wonders of the world, I will definitely keep an eye out for many of her future projects. And will definitely be coming back to Tasmania to do another glow show.'

Brooke (August 2024)

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Named by Qantas Magazine as the #1 thing to do in Tasmania (winter 2024)!

Tasmania: Oh So Much Glow!

Walking Tours with Dr Lisa Gershwin

When we are children, we believe in magic. Then we grow up and discover that magic isn't real. But this is magic that is real!

Glow Tour^TM

Guided walking tour: fluorescent Marsupials, Owls, Invertebrates, Flowers, Lichens, Fungi, Mosses -- let's explore to see what amazing things are glowing at night! Your tour guide is Dr Lisa Gershwin, named by the Science Show on ABC Radio National as one of the Top 100 Australian Scientists!

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Glow Tour^TM at Tunnel Hill Mushrooms!

3 Oct, 7-9 pm

These small-group tours will focus on finding amazing glowing flora and fauna and helping you get the best from your camera -- smartphone or DSLR! We will take the time we need to take to help you get the images you're happy with!

Minimum 1, maximum 4 people. Around 3 hours. $175 per person.

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Glow Tours^TM On Location ~in Tasmania~

You may have heard about my Glow Tours^TM on location in the Huon, Bicheno, Launceston, and St Helens. The Glow Tour^TM is now available to come to your town! I'll bring the lights and the stories, and together we will look for real magic.

$350 flat fee for travel and accommodation, plus $55 per person.

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The Glow Tour^TM is a uniquely Tasmanian experience that features native animals and plants in a way that you've never imagined! They look like AI, but they are absolutely real. And if the aurora or bioluminescence are happening, we may have the option to see those too! Perhaps described more easily with poetry than science, Tassie's glowing phenomena are the most wondrous part of our night life!

The Glow Tour^TM is suitable for adults, children, tourists, locals, anyone wanting to know more about Tasmania's naturally glowing phenomena and how to find it. And it is wheelchair accessible as well!

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G'day! I'm Dr Lisa and I just love things that glow! Join me for a journey into luminous nature, where the flora and fauna, and the sky and the sea, are glowing in the dark! You simply won't believe your eyes!

I will explain about the science and the species, and I'll show you how to get great photos of these remarkable natural phenomena.

Glow Tour^TM at Buckland Church Cemetery!

19 Sep, 6-8 pm

As darkness falls over the historic Buckland Church and its beautiful old cemetery, prepare to discover a world that has been quietly hiding on the gravestones for centuries. More than just a nocturnal walk, this immersive tour uncovers the fascinating science and stories of these resilient organisms and their role in our environment, all while soaking in the rich history they have silently witnessed over generations at one of Tasmania's most treasured heritage churches.

$25 per person

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Food! Fungi! Fluorescence! Photography! A treat for foodies and photographers alike. Join Dean Smith of the renowned Tunnel Hill Mushrooms and Dr. Lisa-ann Gershwin of Glow Tours Tasmania for a rare night of magical discovery. Be amazed by fungi, plants, and animals that glow under ultraviolet (UV) light, which will be available for use during the experience. Snap away with your camera or mobile.

$150 per person, $50 for under 12.

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