Hobart Trip Overview
This full day tour from Hobart has been designed to allow as much time as possible to explore Port Arthur. Enjoy a personalised tour with live commentary. Formerly a convict site, Port Arthur is bursting with history and today boasts a landscape of natural beauty, scenic ruins and restored buildings. Make the most out of your day and join the informative fully guided historical walking tour then jump on board the relaxing cruise to the Isle of the Dead!
Additional Info
Duration: 8 hours 30 minutes
Starts: Hobart, Australia
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Historical & Heritage Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Hobart, Tasmania, Australia
This full day tour from Hobart has been designed to allow as much time as possible to explore Port Arthur. Enjoy a personalised tour with live commentary. Formerly a convict site, Port Arthur is bursting with history and today boasts a landscape of natural beauty, scenic ruins and restored buildings. Make the most out of your day and join the informative fully guided historical walking tour then jump on board the relaxing cruise to the Isle of the Dead!
Itinerary
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Pass By: Richmond Bridge, Bridge Street, Richmond, Clarence, Tasmania 2004 Australia
Enjoy an orientation drive through the quaint historic town of Richmond with a short photo stop at the famous convict built Richmond Bridge (Oct to Apr)
Pass By: Pirates Bay/Eaglehawk Neck, Southeast Tasmania, Tasmania Australia
Be in awe of the wonderful views from Pirates Bay lookout
Stop At: Port Arthur Historic Site, Arthur Highway, Port Arthur, Tasmania 7182 Australia
Arriving at Port Arthur historic site we visit the interpretation centre with its interactive exhibits and displays, and follow the harrowing life of a convict. Join a guided walking tour and learn about the many restored buildings and ruins, including the Penitentiary, commandant’s house and the church.
Duration: 4 minutes
Stop At: Tasman National Park, C344, Eaglehawk Neck, Tasmania TAS 7179, Australia
Visit the Tasman Arch, one of Tasmania’s most visited natural coastal attractions
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Remarkable Cave, Cave Road, Port Arthur, Tasmania 7182 Australia
An optional tour to the Remarkable caves is provided during our tour to Port Arthur. Enjoy the vista from Maignon Bay lookout of the rugged southern coastline before decending the steps to the spectacular Remarkable Cave.
Duration: 15 minutes
