Port Arthur Convict Site, Tasman National Park, Free wi-fi onboard coach subject to availability,
Highlights
A wonderful day tour full of history, amazing scenery and maximum time at the Port Arthur Site. A compelling and dramatic reminder of our convict past and the early settlement of what was the Colony of Van Diemen's Land -now Tasmania. Heading south east from Hobart, take a short photo stop at the Richmond Bridge then enjoy changing scenery passing Pirates Bay, Eaglehawk Neck and Norfolk Bay. Stop to take in the dramatic sights of stunning natural rock feature and take the harbour cruise on Carnarvon Bay. Visit the Chocolate Foundry
included with
* Port Arthur Admission
*Free time to explore
* Harbour Cruise
* Free WiFi on-board coach subject to availability
* optional free Remarkable Cave tour subject to availability
*visit Chocolate foundry
excluded by
* Optional Gratuities
Essential
Information
* Free WiFi on coach subject to coach availability
* Airport drop offs are available on this tour on request
* Remarkable Cave is subject to availability
Itinerary
* Departing Hobart view Government House, home to the governor of Tasmania
* Travel across the Tasman Bridge over the Derwent River, and into the Coal River Valley, an award winning wine producing area surrounding the historic town of Richmond .
* Enjoy an orientation drive through this quaint historic town with a short photo stop at the famous convict built Richmond Bridge
* We continue onto the Tasman Peninsula, an area abound with natural bushland, native wildlife and amazing coastal scenery
* Skirt Norfolk Bay on the Tasman Peninsula
* drive through Eaglehawk Neck
* Our stop in the Tasman National Park at Pristine Pirates Bay, will leave you in awe of the wonderful views, rugged coastline and striking rock formations. A great photo opportunity!
* Optional Remarkable Cave Tour
* Arriving at Port Arthur we have approximately 5 hours to soak up the atmosphere of this World Heritage Site
* Visit the Interpretation Centre and follow the harrowing life of a convict.
* Free time to explore and talk to the staff onsite 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
* Enjoy a cruise on Carnarvon Bay around the Isle of the Dead, then back to the Historic Site for free time to purchase your own lunch and explore at your own pace.