Port Arthur Day Tour
Port Arthur is weighed down with a rich and turbulent history. Boasting an incredible backstory that has made Tasmania the place it is today, this tour will provide an insight into the convict past of the area and expose you to stunning views that characterise this part of the country. We’ll take you outside of Hobart to discover some of Tasmania’s beautiful natural wonders while you learn about fascinating stories that span back hundreds of years.
Tour Details
Operates: Saturday (all year), Monday & Thursday (October to April)
Departs: 7:30am
Returns: 5:30pm
Port Arthur Day Tour Itinerary
The tour kicks off with a short drive through to Coal River to the historic and quaint village Richmond. Here, you can witness some of the finest colonial buildings in Australia, as well as the oldest bridge in the country.
From there, we’ll head to the jaw-dropping Tasman Peninsula, which is made up of imposing cliff faces and lush rainforest scenes. We’ll stop at Pirates Bay Lookout and enjoy more views, like Eaglehawk and Cape Huay. We then make a scenic walk to Waterfall Bay, where you’ll be greeted by even more stunning views of the surrounding landscape.
Another few beautiful stops we’ll make are Tasman Arch and the Devil’s Kitchen. We’ll then arrive at Port Arthur, which is still imbued with Tasmania’s convict heritage. You’ll have lots of free time here to explore the sights on a guided tour and take a cruise around the pretty harbour.
As you go, you’ll learn all about the testing conditions that Tasmania’s earliest European residents had to live through. Afterwards, we’ll drive back to Hobart where your day of history and glorious views comes to an end.
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