Rich in visual history, the Port Arthur Historic Site evokes a powerful sense of our past convict era and of early Australian settlement heritage.

Sitting Tranquilly amidst English oaks and gardens, Port Arthur is a harsh contrast to the beauty of the Tasman Peninsula.

Included In Price

Guided tour of Port Arthur, harbour cruise, guided tour of Isle of the Dead, Port Arthur admission, individual audio guide and lunch.

Highlights:
- Aquatic Centre and Royal Botanic Gardens
- Government House
- Cross the Tasman Bridge
- Head out on the Tasman Highway over the Pitwater Causeway onto Forestier Peninsula
- Pristine Pirates Bay
- Eaglehawk Neck
- Skirt Norfolk Bay on the Tasman Peninsula
- Find out what's unique about Doo Town
- Port Arthur - historic convict site
- Take a cruise on Carnarvon Bay around the Isle of the Dead
- See Port Arthur from a different perspective on an "Isle of the Dead" walking tour
- Take a guided walking tour of historic Port Arthur with access to over 30 restored buildings and ruins
- See the Penitentiary - a one time granary and flour mill, the separate prison, the Commandant's House, the church and more
- Visit highlights of Tasman National Park
- Wonder at the spectacle of Tasman Arch
- Superb views of the rugged coastline
- Be amazed at the magnitude of the Devil's Kitchen.

Participant Guidelines

Bring good walking shoes, warm clothing and wet weather apparel.

Price Valid For

Per person (Prices valid 1/4/2012 to 31/3/2013)

Booking Notes

Operates 8:15am DAILY except Saturday from October 1 through to April 30.
Operates 9:15am DAILY except Saturday from May 1 through to September 30.
Does not operate Christmas Day
Returns: 5:00pm
Children aged 4-14 are eligible to receive a 50% discount off Adult fares unless otherwise stated (15 and over is an adult. Under 4 is free).

Departure Time

8:15am

Meeting Point

Gray Line Terminal, Brooke Street Pier OR Alternatively we offer free hotel courtesy pick-ups. If you wish to be picked up from your hotel please wait outside at least 5 minutes prior to pick-up time. Note: Pick up times may vary depending on traffic, no hotel drop-off after morning tours.

Location

Port Arthur, Tasmania, Australia

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