Grand Port Arthur with guided Isle of Dead tour from Hobart
Highlights
-Bus departs from Hobart and travels across Hobart’s Tasman Bridge
-Photo stop in historic Richmond
-Tasman Peninsula and Tasman National Park
-Rugged coastline views
-Port Arthur Historic Site – entry & site talks by expert guides to learn about the many restored buildings and -ruins
-See the Penitentiary – a one time granary and flour mill, separate prison, Commandant’s House, church and more
-See Port Arthur from a different perspective on an “Isle of the Dead” guided walking tour
-Enjoy a cruise on --Carnarvon Bay to the Isle of the Dead
-Visit the Chocolate Foundry
Itinerary
Sitting tranquilly amidst English oaks and gardens, Port Arthur is a harsh contrast to the beauty of the Tasman Peninsula.
Your journey to Port Arthur departs Hobart and crossing the River Derwent. Leaving behind the city, enjoy a short photo stop at the historic Richmond Bridge and pass ever changing landscape as you skirt the ocean and impressive rugged coastline of the Tasman Peninsula.
At Port Arthur, spend time exploring the multitude of restored and ruined buildings and learn of the site’s dramatic history. Take advantage of the included site talks by expert guides around the main site and Isle of the Dead. Take a relaxing cruise on Carnarvon Bay, to join your 40 minute guided tour on the Isle of the Dead, historically significant the island retains an Aboriginal coastal shell midden and one of the few preserved Australian convict period burial grounds.
Your friendly driver will offer an opportunity to join an optional free Remarkable Caves tour or continue to enjoy your time at the Port Arthur.
On our way back to Hobart we stop for a visit to the Chocolate Foundry. a sweet way to complete an enjoyable day
included with
Hotel pickup, fully escorted coach tour, Port Arthur guides in locations around the site to provide information , harbour cruise, guided tour of "Isle of the Dead", Port Arthur admission, optional Remarkable Caves tour and visit the The Chocolate Foundry, free WiFi* on coach
excluded by
All other services not stated above
Essential
Information
Please note: Tour not recommended for those with mobility restrictions (due to the Isle of the Dead portion)
