Historic Port Arthur Day Trip from Hobart Including Cliff-Top Walk to Waterfall Bay

Highlights

  • Enjoy a short guided walk along the cliff-top trail to Waterfall Bay

  • Sample the local chocolates from the Federation Chocolate Factory

  • Entrance to Port Arthur, along with a cruise and guided tour, is included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off is provided

Summary

After being picked up at your Hobart hotel (or you can meet at the Tasmanian Travel and Information Centre), board an air-conditioned coach and head to the Tasman Peninsula. View Australia's highest sea cliffs as you drive toward the famous rock formations—Tasman Arch and Devils Kitchen. There, enjoy a short, easy walk along the cliff-top trail to Waterfall Bay. Following that, explore the UNESCO-listed Port Arthur Historic Site where you can join a guided walking tour, as well as board a harbor cruise; both the tour and cruise are included with your entrance ticket. Wander around the former prison and look inside its solitary confinement cells, while learning about the history of the country's early penal system and the convicts who inhabited this 19th-century prison. Then, return to Hobart, stopping at Richmond Village on the way back. There, stroll the streets and walk across Australia’s oldest sandstone bridge. At the end of the tour, get dropped off at your hotel.

Tour info

Duration
11 hours
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Why take this tour?

Discover the sights of the Tasman Peninsula on this full-day tour from Hobart. The tour includes stops at the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Port Arthur Historic Site, an infamous 19th-century prison, as well as Richmond Village where you’ll be able to cross Australia’s oldest sandstone bridge. Plus, check out rock formations, the Tasman Arch and Devils Kitchen, along the peninsula’s coastline.

What’s included?

  • Port Arthur Historic Site entrance fee

  • Guided walking tour of Port Arthur Historic Site

  • Port Arthur Harbor Cruise

  • Professional guides & interpretation

  • Small, friendly groups

  • Airport drop offs on request with prior arrangement

  • We offer a Hotel pick up from most central city Hotels and Hostels

  • Entry/Admission - Port Arthur Historic Site

  • Food and drinks (please pre-purchase, or there will be an opportunity to purchase on tour)

  • We do not offer pick ups from Air BnB’s and private residences

Things to know

Before you book

  • Duration: 11h

  • Mobile tickets accepted

  • Instant confirmation

Covid Policy

  • Regular temperature checks for staff
  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas

Your safety is our priority. Tours operate in compliance with current local regulations.

Cancellation Policy

    All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties.

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Tours Tasmania

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Tours Tasmania operate Active Day Tours and BIG 3 Tasmania tours.

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