Port Arthur & Tasman Sights Full Day Tour with Harbour Cruise

Overview

  • Language:English
  • Tour code:LMTTPASHUAM
  • Tour Departs:9:30 AM
  • Tour Returns:5:30 PM
Explore Port Arthur and the Tasman Peninsula region from Hobart in an air-conditioned coach and soak up its incredible history and scenery! Some places you will visit include Pirates Bay Lookout, Dog Line, Chocolate Foundry, Port Arthur Lavender Farm, UNESCO listed Port Arthur Historic Site, and an option to visit the Remarkable Cave.

The UNESCO World Heritage listed Port Arthur is one of Tasmania’s most famous historical landmarks.

During your 4 hours of free time at the historic site, you can explore over 30 historical building, ruins, heritage gardens and walking trails, including the Port Arthur Penitentiary, Commandant’s House, Soldier’s Memorial Avenue and much more. You’ll be sure to find yourself lost in the history of this region.

As you step back in time to discover Tasmania’s history, enjoy the audio tour along with the 25 minutes boat ride included.

Here you can find the abandoned prison that was once used as a disciplinary colony for the Irish and British convicts. Before the Port Arthur Prison was abandoned in 1877, it was thought to be one of the toughest and hardest prisons to escape.

Climb aboard this Port Arthur Shuttle Bus from Hobart for a day full of fascinating history.
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Highlights

  • Explore over 30 historic buildings, ruins and walking trails
  • Unravel the history of Port Arthur Historic Site
  • Visit one of Australia's oldest prisons
  • Visit the historic highlights of Tasmania

Includes/Excludes

  • Shuttle bus transfer
  • 4 hours of free time at the Historic Site (general entry included)
Location Address Time
Best Western Hobart 156 Bathurst Street, Hobart 10:15am
Prince of Wales Hotel 55 Hampden Road, Battery Point 10:05am
Quest Trinity House 149 Brooker Highway, Queens Domain 9:55am
St David’s Cathedral 23 Murray Street, Hobart 10:20am
Tasmanian Travel and Information Centre 16-20 Davey Street, Hobart 10:25am
Travelodge Airport 1 Holyman Avenue, Cambridge 10:45am
Travelodge Hobart 167 Macquarie Street, Hobart 10:10am
The Old Wool Store 1 Macquarie Street, Hobart 10:30am

Frequently asked questions

Information about your tour operator

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What to bring

Comfortable walking shoes
Sunglasses, sunscreen and hat
Camera
Water Bottle
Jacket

Luggage

Please specify if you are carrying excess luggage

Children

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