Port Arthur and Tasman Peninsula Day Tour from Hobart
- Explore the iconic Port Arthur Historic Site with four hours of immersive history and culture
- Enjoy a complimentary Harbour Cruise and take in the stunning views at Port Arthur
- Walk along Waterfall Bay's Cliff Top and marvel at breathtaking coastal scenery
- Discover Tasman National Park's Devils Kitchen and Tasman Arch, two remarkable natural landmarks
- Capture picturesque views at Pirates Bay Lookout, perfect for memorable photos
- Wander through the historic Richmond Village and experience its charming colonial architecture
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Port Arthur and Tasman Peninsula Day Tour from Hobart
Inclusions
Admission to: Port Arthur Historic Site
English-speaking guide
Round-trip transfers
Insurance provided by the operator
Port Arthur Harbor cruise
Small, friendly groups
Exclusions
Meals and beverages
Other personal expenses
Tips and gratuities
Additional Info
Participants must be aged 8+ to participate in this activity
This activity requires a minimum of 4 participant(s). If the minimum is not met, you can book an alternative date or request a full refund
This activity is not recommended for anyone with impaired physical mobility
Sunscreen
Caps or hats
Snacks
Camera
Water bottle
Warm clothing (preferrably thick clothing for warmth)
Waterproof clothing (jacket, shoes, pants, etc.)
Walking shoes
Gloves
This activity is not wheelchair-accessible
What's included in Port Arthur and Tasman Peninsula Day Tour from Hobart
(Subject to Option Inclusions)- [Departure] 07:25, meet up at Tasmanian Travel & Information Centre. Look for the guide wearing Tours Tasmania uniform.Latecomers or no-shows can't be refunded Please arrive at the location 10 mins before the departure time
- [Attraction/experience] 10 hour(s) 30 min(s), Port Arthur Historic Site, Waterfall Bay Lookout, Tasman National Park, Devil's Kitchen, Tasman Arch, The Dog line
- [Return] 18:00, at Tasmanian Travel & Information Centre, The tour returns to this same location around 18:00
Our Favourites
Today is action packed and fast paced, so we make an early start from Hobart and drive directly to the stunning Tasman Peninsula. This area has amazing history, fascinating stories, and spectacular scenery. It is also home to Australia’s highest sea cliffs. We enjoy the panoramic views of the coastline from Pirates Bay Lookout, this provides a great perspective of the surrounding area, it’s geological features and also the difficulties faced by escaping convicts!
Passing through Eaglehawk Neck and “The Dogline” our Tour Guides will share with you some amazing history and stories of the area.
Then we begin one of Tasmania’s “Great Short Walks”. We follow a spectacular track, of around 2 km’s along the Waterfall Bay cliff top. The walk takes around 45-60 minutes, is undulating, but categorised as an easy walk. The track concludes at the remarkable rock formations of Tasman Arch and Devil’s Kitchen.
Continuing our journey, we arrive at the Port Arthur Historic Site. As we enter the Port Arthur Historic Site, there is a wealth of information and history to take in and you will have ample time to explore and discover the nooks and crannies with around 4 hours on site. Your entry includes a complimentary Harbour Cruise around the Isle of the Dead, ‘The Port Arthur Experience' a podcast that provides a fascinating introduction to the site, and complimentary site talks throughout the day led by Port Arthur’s expert guides. Discover the grim and violent history of the early Australian Penal system and get a sense of the isolation experienced by the convicts in this “inescapable prison”. With around 4 hours here, you have ample time to walk among the main penitentiary; see the solitary confinement cells and many more buildings in this World Heritage open air museum.
On our return to Hobart, we travel via the historic township of Richmond. Arriving late the in the afternoon, you will have time to meander the streets, stop for a coffee, visit the Lolly Shop, Chocolatier and walk across Australia’s oldest bridge still in use – a convict built sand-stone bridge, reported to be haunted!
Meet
Venues
- Tasmanian Travel Amp Information Centre
