Port Arthur, Tasman Sights and Harbour Cruise
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- Entry to the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Port Arthur Historic Site is included, with a 20-minute harbour cruise to enhance your visit.
- Stops at Pirates Bay lookout, Dog Line monument, Tasmanian Chocolate Foundry, and Port Arthur Lavender Farm add local flavour to your day.
- Travel in comfort with hotel pickup and drop-off from multiple Hobart locations, making your journey seamless from start to finish.
- Your friendly, local driver-guide shares insights and stories, bringing Tasmania’s history and landscapes to life throughout the tour.
- Optional visits to Remarkable Cave and Maingon Bay lookout let you discover even more of the Tasman Peninsula’s natural wonders.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Port Arthur Historic Site general entry
- 20-minute harbour cruise
- Knowledgeable and friendly guide
- Meals or beverages
- Additional tours at Port Arthur Historic Site (must be booked separately and fit within schedule)
- Entry to Port Arthur Historic Site for one-way fares
You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Looking to visit the multi-award winning UNESCO World Heritage Site Port Arthur? Want the added bonus of visiting some Tasman Peninsula highlights? Or simply just need transportation to the area? Then we have you covered!
Port Arthur and the Tasman Peninsula are a must see and one of Tasmania’s most popular tourist attractions. With its rich history and spectacular scenery on offer, it is easy to see why! Our popular tour allows you to experience it all. Jump aboard with one of our friendly, local drivers who will be keen to show you a fantastic day!
Tour overview:
On route to Port Arthur, we will stop at Pirates Bay lookout to soak up the scenery and take a photo or two.Then it's on to the Dog Line monument at Eaglehawk Neck! The next stop will have the mouths of sweet tooth's watering as we visit the Tasmanian Chocolate Foundry. Following the chocolate factory, we will visit the beautiful Port Arthur Lavender Farm. Explore the unique handmade products made from Tasmanian Lavender and take a stroll around the scenic lavender trail. Up next is the Port Arthur Historic Site. Immerse yourself in the fascinating, rich and dark history of the best-preserved penal settlement in Australia. Admission is included and entry includes a 20-minute harbour cruise. If history is what you came for, enjoy the full 4 hours exploring the historic site. If you are up for one more experience, then you can hop back onboard the bus after 3 hours for a trip to the Remarkable Cave. Just a short 8-minute drive away, you will be greeted with the spectacular vista of Maingon Bay. At the lookout you can take in the exceptional views of Penguin Rocks and the bay. You can then descend down the 115 steps to view the Remarkable Cave from a viewing platform where you will be surrounded by ancient sandstone cliffs. We will then return back to the historic site to pick up the remaining passengers at 4pm and return to Hobart at 5:30pm.
One-way transfers are available to and from Port Arthur. When booking, please use promo code "ONEWAY" to receive the $50.00 fare. Please not that one-way fares do NOT include entry to the Port Arthur Historic Site.
Tour Schedule
9:30am Depart Hobart
10:40am Pirates Bay Lookout (10 mins)
10:55am Dog line (5 Mins)
11:05am Tasmanian Chocolate Foundry (10-15 Mins)
11:30am Lavender Farm (20-30minute)
12:00pm Port Arthur Historic Site (optional 3 hours 10 minutes or 4 Hours)
2:20pm - Isle of the dead Cruise (optional)
3:10pm Remarkable Cave (50 minute round trip)
4:00pm Depart Port Arthur
5:30pm Arrive Hobart
⏰ 9:30 am – 5:30 pm
✔ Hotel pickup/drop-off
✔ Port Arthur Historic Site General Entry
✔ Knowledgeable and friendly guide
✖ Meals or beverages are not includedAdditional info:
If you would like to pre-book additional tours at the Port Arthur Historic Site, please visit the Port Arthur Historical website directly. There are many tours and packages available to choose from. Any tours you book must fit within the schedule of a 12 PM arrival and a 4 PM departure. General admission is included with your booking.
Please make sure you give your self plenty of time to arrive at your pickup location.
What to bring
- Bring any personal items you may need for the day, as meals and beverages are not provided.Additional information
- Arrive at your pickup location with plenty of time, as the bus cannot wait for late arrivals.
- If you miss the return bus from Port Arthur, alternative transport options are limited.
- Additional tours at Port Arthur Historic Site must be pre-booked and must fit within the 12pm arrival and 4pm departure window.
- The tour duration is approximately 8 hours, with around 4 hours spent at the Port Arthur Historic Site.
- One-way fares do not include entry to Port Arthur Historic Site.
- Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
- Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.
- Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.
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