HOBART · TASMANIA
Tasmania’s best days out, from Hobart.
The 12 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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Explore Port Arthur’s convict ruins with self-guided audio, guided site talks, and a harbour cruise around the Isle of the Dead.
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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.
“Well organised trip, full length raincoats provided, friendly staff.”
A lantern-lit 90-minute ghost walk through Port Arthur’s haunted convict grounds, with after-hours access, guided stories, and a bravery certificate.
“The Port Arthur ghost tour is not as ‘scary’ as you may think. The stories are informative and a little spooky but all in good fun. Our guide knew his stuff and had been taking ghost tours for 27 years. Tours are best done in the dark so in SRead more”
A lantern-lit 90-minute ghost walk through Port Arthur after dark, with real penal-era stories and exclusive access to haunted spots.
Hobart to Port Arthur day trip with Tasman Peninsula views, Carnarvon Bay harbour cruise, Isle of the Dead walk, and Remarkable Cave stop.
A 90-minute Tasman Peninsula wilderness cruise from Port Arthur to Cape Raoul for white-sand bays, giant sea cliffs, seals, and dolphins.
Port Arthur and Tasman Peninsula shore tour with sea cliffs, Tasman Arch, Devils Kitchen, plus chocolate, lavender, and fish and chips.
“We enjoyed visiting the Port Arthur and seeing the National Park with the sea cliffs and the Tasman Arch. The fish and chips was great.”
Port Arthur sea kayaking on the Tasman Peninsula: small-group paddle past cliffs, caves, shipwreck, fur seals, and gourmet lunch. Gear included.
“Absolutely amazing experience 6 out of 5 stars - we were lucky with the weather and our guides Rob from Canada and Allie from Texas were super knowledgeable and made this experience super special. We felt safe and well supervised at any given time. We cruised alonRead more”
Small-group Hobart cruise excursion to Port Arthur with Ross’ guidance, plus lavender and hand-forged Tasmanian chocolate at a fair $169.
Cruise the Tasman Peninsula to Cape Raoul, spot caves and fur seals, and pair it with flexible entry to Port Arthur Historic Site.
“Such a great experience!! Amazing views but most of all I was impressed by wildlife around - sea lions 🦭 and dolphins! Highly recommend”
Every direction out of the city, and the best way to take each one.
