Port Arthur Historic Site is a compelling and dramatic reminder of our convict past and the early settlement of the Colony of Van Dieman's Land, now Tasmania. Interpretive and interactive presentations bring to reality the harrowing life of convicts 200 years ago. This tour offers maximum time at Port Arthur Historic Site.

Reviews

from Christopher

It was breathtaking, the best day we sent when in Hobart. The tour bus was great, well organised and friendly. Port Arthur is a place well worth a visit so big and so beautiful.

Included In Price

Guided tour of Port Arthur, harbour cruise and Port Arthur admission.

Highlights:
- 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
- Take a guided walking tour of the historic convict site - 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
- Take a cruise on Carnarvon Bay around the "Isle of the Dead"
- 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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