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Port Arthur Historic Site

A UNESCO World Heritage-listed site that was once a notorious convict settlement, Port Arthur is one of the most significant regions of Australia. With interactive exhibits, guided tours, and historical enactments, learn about the harsh realities of of the people that lived and worked at this remote settlement.

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Port Arthur Historic Site
Tourists on a boat watching dolphins during the Tasman Island 3-Hour Wilderness Cruise.
Seals resting on rocky shore during Tasman Island Cruise.
Cruise boat navigating between towering cliffs on Tasman Island, Australia.
Tasman Island's rugged cliffs and ocean view on a wilderness cruise.
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  • Take a stunning wilderness cruise around the beautiful Tasman Islands.

  • Discover some of the local wildlife and sea life, such as whales, seals, sea eagles, and albatross.

  • Explore the best spots of the Tasman Islands in a quick and convenient way.

  • Get a chance to take numerous photos as you travel onboard a unique custom-built yellow boat.

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  • Take a stunning wilderness cruise around the beautiful Tasman Islands.

  • Discover some of the local wildlife and sea life, such as whales, seals, sea eagles, and albatross.

  • Explore the best spots of the Tasman Islands in a quick and convenient way.

  • Get a chance to take numerous photos as you travel onboard a unique custom-built yellow boat.

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AU$180
Visitors walking towards the historic ruins at Port Arthur Historic Site, Tasmania.
Cruise boat near small island at Port Arthur Historic Site, Tasmania.
Aerial view of Port Arthur Historic Site with ruins and surrounding landscape in Tasmania, Australia.
Tour guide explaining history to visitors at Port Arthur Historic Site, Tasmania.
Visitors walking through the Government Garden at Port Arthur Historic Site.
Port Arthur Historic Site, Convict Church ruins with spires and arched windows in Tasmania.
Visitors exploring Government Cottage at Port Arthur Historic Site, Tasmania.
Visitors on a viewing platform at Port Arthur Historic Site Penitentiary, Tasmania.
Visitors exploring the Seperate Prison at Port Arthur Historic Site.
Visitors examining historical timeline at Port Arthur Gallery, Port Arthur Historic Site.
Interactive exhibit at Port Arthur Historic Site gallery, featuring visitors engaging with historical artifacts.
Aerial view of Isle of the Dead at Port Arthur Historic Site, showing dense trees and a long pier.
Harbour cruise near Port Arthur Historic Site with boat and lush shoreline.
Harbour cruise boat docked at Port Arthur Historic Site with passengers disembarking.
Tour group exploring gravestones at Port Arthur Historic Site, Isle of the Dead, Tasmania.
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  • Immerse yourself in Australia's early convict history as you visit Port Arthur Historic Site, the country's most well-preserved convict site.

  • Unwind in the rich history as you have ample time to wander through 30 historical buildings, ruins, heritage gardens, and restored houses.

  • Enjoy the freedom to explore at your own pace, guided by a self-guided audio experience and interactive exhibits that breathe life into the past.

  • Take a captivating cruise around the Isle of the Dead, catching glimpses of Dockyards and Point Puer, a significant site as the first Boys Prison in the British Empire.

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  • Immerse yourself in Australia's early convict history as you visit Port Arthur Historic Site, the country's most well-preserved convict site.

  • Unwind in the rich history as you have ample time to wander through 30 historical buildings, ruins, heritage gardens, and restored houses.

  • Enjoy the freedom to explore at your own pace, guided by a self-guided audio experience and interactive exhibits that breathe life into the past.

  • Take a captivating cruise around the Isle of the Dead, catching glimpses of Dockyards and Point Puer, a significant site as the first Boys Prison in the British Empire.

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AU$48
Person enjoying lavender ice cream at a lavender farm near Port Arthur.
Coastal view of Port Arthur with lush greenery and distant mountains, Tasmania.
Group overlooking cliffs and ocean on Port Arthur tour, Tasmania.
Port Arthur Lavender Farm display with lavender products and brochures.
Lavender field in Port Arthur on a sunny day.
Port Arthur historic site with visitor walking along brick ruins, Tasmania.
Visitors jumping joyfully at Port Arthur historic site during a full-day guided tour.
Person sitting on historic stone wall at Port Arthur, Tasmania, with scenic view in background.
Port Arthur historic site with waterfront view and stone structures, Tasmania.
Richmond Bridge in Tasmania with surrounding greenery and distant church.
Stone plaque on Australia's oldest bridge, laid in 1823, featured on Port Arthur tour.
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  • Travel from Hobart aboard comfortable transfers, stop by the panoramic lookout of Pirates Bay and go for a short walk along the ​​Waterfall Bay cliff top.

  • Relish the purple glory of unique lavender-infused high tea, lattes, scones, soaps, and more at the locally owned Port Arthur Lavender Farm.

  • Dive into chilling tales of the past at the UNESCO-listed Port Arthur Historic Site while strolling amid the convict-era ruins with expert guides.

  • Maritime history gets real with the complimentary harbor cruise around the Isle of the Dead, offering a unique perspective of this historical place.

  • Fun fact: Richmond houses Australia's oldest bridge built by convicts, rumored to be haunted, adding an element of thrill to your visit!

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  • Travel from Hobart aboard comfortable transfers, stop by the panoramic lookout of Pirates Bay and go for a short walk along the ​​Waterfall Bay cliff top.

  • Relish the purple glory of unique lavender-infused high tea, lattes, scones, soaps, and more at the locally owned Port Arthur Lavender Farm.

  • Dive into chilling tales of the past at the UNESCO-listed Port Arthur Historic Site while strolling amid the convict-era ruins with expert guides.

  • Maritime history gets real with the complimentary harbor cruise around the Isle of the Dead, offering a unique perspective of this historical place.

  • Fun fact: Richmond houses Australia's oldest bridge built by convicts, rumored to be haunted, adding an element of thrill to your visit!

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AU$170
Group overlooking cliffs and ocean on Port Arthur tour, Tasmania.
Coastal view of Port Arthur with lush greenery and distant mountains, Tasmania.
Natural rock arch formation at Tasman National Park, Tasmania, viewed on a guided tour.
Tasmanian Devil on a log in a forest setting, Tasmania, Australia.
Visitor feeding kangaroos during Port Arthur tour in Tasmania.
Person interacting with a tawny frogmouth bird during Port Arthur tour.
Port Arthur historic site ruins under blue sky, Tasmania.
Visitors exploring Port Arthur Historic Site with a map, Tasmania.
Visitor exploring historic Port Arthur site in Tasmania.
Port Arthur coastal landscape with rocky shoreline and lush greenery.
Richmond Bridge in Tasmania with surrounding greenery and distant church.
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  • Explore Tasmania’s wonders on this guided tour that combines meeting the Tassie Devils, enjoying small hikes, and a tour of a UNESCO World Heritage Site with round-trip transfers.

  • Climb 300-meter clifftops for the most majestic views off the coast and visit Pirates Bay, Waterfall Bay, Tasman Arch and, the famous Devil’s Kitchen.

  • Head to the Tasmanian Devils Unzoo to get up close with the Tassie Devils, feed wallabies, and watch a Birds of the Bush show.

  • Uncover chilling Tasmanian convict life at Port Arthur's impeccably preserved ruins and take a complimentary cruise around the Isle of the Dead.

  • Make one last stop at the historic village of Richmond and explore quaint buildings, lolly shops, and Australia's oldest bridge, Richmond Bridge, which is still in use.

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  • Explore Tasmania’s wonders on this guided tour that combines meeting the Tassie Devils, enjoying small hikes, and a tour of a UNESCO World Heritage Site with round-trip transfers.

  • Climb 300-meter clifftops for the most majestic views off the coast and visit Pirates Bay, Waterfall Bay, Tasman Arch and, the famous Devil’s Kitchen.

  • Head to the Tasmanian Devils Unzoo to get up close with the Tassie Devils, feed wallabies, and watch a Birds of the Bush show.

  • Uncover chilling Tasmanian convict life at Port Arthur's impeccably preserved ruins and take a complimentary cruise around the Isle of the Dead.

  • Make one last stop at the historic village of Richmond and explore quaint buildings, lolly shops, and Australia's oldest bridge, Richmond Bridge, which is still in use.

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AU$195
Guide with tourists on Port Arthur tour
Ruins of old jail hospital at Port Arthur
Inside the ruins at Port Arthur
Exterior of Port Arthur Historic site
Inside Port Arthur Historic site
Tourists on the Harbour Cruise
Cliffs of Tasmania
Isle of the dead in port arthur
Tasman Arch in the tasman peninsula
Through the entrance of remarkable cave
Richmond Historic Bridge
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  • Embark on a full-day guided tour exploring Tasmania's rich history and stunning natural beauty, from Richmond to the Tasman Peninsula.

  • Experience awe-inspiring views of lush bushland, native wildlife, and rugged coastline at the Tasman Peninsula, a haven for nature enthusiasts.

  • Enjoy a scenic Harbour Cruise around the hauntingly beautiful ‘Isle of the Dead’, perfectly blending education with relaxation.

  • If available, opt for the Remarkable Cave tour, a natural marvel shaped by sea erosion. Upgrade for a guided walking tour of the Isle of the Dead.

  • Fun Fact: Richmond Bridge, a key attraction, is Australia's oldest stone span bridge still in use!

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  • Embark on a full-day guided tour exploring Tasmania's rich history and stunning natural beauty, from Richmond to the Tasman Peninsula.

  • Experience awe-inspiring views of lush bushland, native wildlife, and rugged coastline at the Tasman Peninsula, a haven for nature enthusiasts.

  • Enjoy a scenic Harbour Cruise around the hauntingly beautiful ‘Isle of the Dead’, perfectly blending education with relaxation.

  • If available, opt for the Remarkable Cave tour, a natural marvel shaped by sea erosion. Upgrade for a guided walking tour of the Isle of the Dead.

  • Fun Fact: Richmond Bridge, a key attraction, is Australia's oldest stone span bridge still in use!

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AU$170
Group of tourists at Tasman Peninsula cliff lookout, Port Arthur, with ocean and cliffs in background.
Coastal view of Port Arthur with lush greenery and distant mountains, Tasmania.
Port Arthur historic site ruins under blue sky, Tasmania.
Person sitting on historic brick wall at Port Arthur, Tasman Peninsula, with tower and sea view.
Visitors jumping in front of historic ruins at Port Arthur, Tasman Peninsula.
Visitors exploring Port Arthur Historic Site with a map, Tasmania.
Port Arthur coastal landscape with rocky shoreline and lush greenery.
Richmond Bridge in Tasmania with surrounding greenery and distant church.
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  • Venture into Australia's past with this full-day tour of Port Arthur, Richmond, and the Tasman Peninsula, with round-trip transfers from Hobart.

  • Witness nature’s grandeur at Pirates Bay and delve deep into convict life at Port Arthur with a knowledgeable tour guide.

  • Walk Tasman Arch's natural bridge formed by erosion, and witness Devil's Kitchen's deep chasm, shaped by centuries of weathering.

  • Go on a complimentary harbor cruise around the Isle of the Dead, and learn tales of the convicts laid to rest there.

  • Did you know? The Richmond village is home to Australia’s oldest bridge, believed to be inhabited by the spirits of its convict builders.

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  • Venture into Australia's past with this full-day tour of Port Arthur, Richmond, and the Tasman Peninsula, with round-trip transfers from Hobart.

  • Witness nature’s grandeur at Pirates Bay and delve deep into convict life at Port Arthur with a knowledgeable tour guide.

  • Walk Tasman Arch's natural bridge formed by erosion, and witness Devil's Kitchen's deep chasm, shaped by centuries of weathering.

  • Go on a complimentary harbor cruise around the Isle of the Dead, and learn tales of the convicts laid to rest there.

  • Did you know? The Richmond village is home to Australia’s oldest bridge, believed to be inhabited by the spirits of its convict builders.

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AU$170
Port Arthur Historic Site church ruins with stone arches and spires, Tasmania.
Visitors walking towards Port Arthur Historic Site, Tasmania.
Visitors examining historical timeline at Port Arthur Historic Site exhibit.
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  • Explore the top attraction of Tasmania, the Port Arthur Historic Site.
  • Enjoy a hassle-free transfer to the attraction in an air-conditioned bus.
  • Learn about some important landmarks on the way from Hobart to Port Arthur from your friendly driver.
  • Discover the nooks and crannies of Port Arthur, now considered an open-air museum, at your own pace.

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  • Explore the top attraction of Tasmania, the Port Arthur Historic Site.
  • Enjoy a hassle-free transfer to the attraction in an air-conditioned bus.
  • Learn about some important landmarks on the way from Hobart to Port Arthur from your friendly driver.
  • Discover the nooks and crannies of Port Arthur, now considered an open-air museum, at your own pace.
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AU$110
Port Arthur historic site with visitors exploring ruins, Hobart to Port Arthur bus service.
Port Arthur Historic Site at sunset, viewed from the water, Tasmania.
Ferry approaching Port Arthur Historic Site, Tasmania, surrounded by trees and water.
Port Arthur historic church ruins with stone arches and spires, Tasmania.
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  • Visit the historic Port Arthur, a former convict settlement in Tasmania.
  • Take in the beautiful views of Hobart’s countryside during your 1.5-hour transfer.
  • Enjoy a comfortable journey in a premium air-conditioned bus.
  • Explore the numerous preserved structures built by convicts at Port Arthur.
  • Learn about the living conditions and hear stories of the establishment.

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  • Visit the historic Port Arthur, a former convict settlement in Tasmania.
  • Take in the beautiful views of Hobart’s countryside during your 1.5-hour transfer.
  • Enjoy a comfortable journey in a premium air-conditioned bus.
  • Explore the numerous preserved structures built by convicts at Port Arthur.
  • Learn about the living conditions and hear stories of the establishment.
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