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Tasmania’s best days out, from Hobart.
The 15 most popular port arthur tours within reach of Hobart. What each day actually involves, what it costs, and the operator behind it.
3 hours of Tasman National Park coastline from Port Arthur to Eaglehawk Neck, with Cape Pillar cliffs, caves, and wildlife at every turn.
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Full-day guided Port Arthur tour from Hobart with harbour cruise and Tasman Peninsula stops. Includes admissions, harbour cruise, WiFi, pickup.
“First the good. Port Arthur was fascinating. Great history. The other stops along the way were nice. The extra stop at the arch was nice. The scallop pies we ordered were delicious. The guide was extremely knowledgeable, informative and frieRead more”
Explore Port Arthur’s convict ruins with self-guided audio, guided site talks, and a harbour cruise around the Isle of the Dead.
Hobart day tour pairing a 3-hour Tasman National Park eco-cruise with Port Arthur’s convict ruins, plus lunch and round-trip bus.
“I was a bit worried I might get bored spending the day on the cruise and at Port Arthur, but I couldn’t have been more wrong. The coastline views were absolutely mesmerising, and the three hours on the water flew by. There was also so much to explore while walking around the historic Port Arthur…”
Hobart to Port Arthur and Tasman National Park in one full day. Guided convict history, Carnarvon Bay cruise, and Tasman Arch views.
Hobart to Port Arthur by bus: UNESCO prison site, audio, 20-min harbour cruise, chocolate, lavender, and optional Remarkable Cave.
“Wonderful day trip to Port Arthur with Tassie Tours. Rob was a good guide and gave a running commentary on the trip there which was very interesting. Would definitely recommend this trip.”
A full-day Hobart tour with Port Arthur history, Tasman Peninsula cliff walks, Tassie Devil feeding at Unzoo, and Richmond’s oldest bridge.
Hobart day tour to the Tasman Peninsula and Port Arthur, with a 3-hour wilderness cruise, morning tea, lunch, and guided touring.
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Explore Port Arthur’s UNESCO convict ruins with a 2-day pass: audio tour, harbor cruise on MV Marana, museum visits, and convict trails.
“The whole experience was fantastic. The history was interesting but had an eeriness about it. The memorial for the victims of the shooting in 1996 was beautifully thought out and done.”
Cruise the Tasman Peninsula by boat from Port Arthur to Eaglehawk Neck, with jackets provided and real odds of seals, dolphins, and more.
“It was an absolutely fantastic experience, with numerous wildlife sightings and the guide's insightful commentary. The entire journey was exceptionally well-organized.”
Port Arthur Historic Site, Tasman Peninsula lookouts, chocolate and lavender, plus an optional Remarkable Cave add-on in one 8-hour day.
Active day from Hobart to Tasman Peninsula sea cliffs, Port Arthur with guided talks and harbor cruise, then Richmond village wandering.
A lantern-lit 90-minute ghost walk through Port Arthur’s haunted convict grounds, with after-hours access, guided stories, and a bravery certificate.
“Was very fun and engaging tour. The tour guides are so passionate with their story telling and how much they try setting the tone and the scene for the tour.. they share some incredible stories whether yoh believe in ghost or just cringe hearing the horrific history.. just Come open minded, but also plan for…”
A lantern-lit 90-minute ghost walk through Port Arthur after dark, with real penal-era stories and exclusive access to haunted spots.
Full-day Tasman Peninsula and Port Arthur tour from Hobart with Waterfall Bay cliff walk, Port Arthur cruise, and Richmond’s convict-built bridge.
“Great day out, interesting cliff top, woodland walk with many look out stops, we saw wallabies, a bandicoot and many birds.”
Every direction out of the city, and the best way to take each one.
