Historic Port Arthur Full Day Bus Tour from Hobart
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
Eaglehawk Neck- stunning rocky coastline
Doo Town
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!
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.
Join site talks by expert guides 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.
included with
• Port Arthur guides in locations around the site to provide information
• Harbour cruise
• Port Arthur admission
• Free WiFi* on coach, subject to availability
excluded by
All other services not stated above
Detailed Description
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, enjoy the changing scenery passing Pirates Bay, Eaglehawk Neck and Norfolk Bay. Stop to take in the dramatic sights of stunning natural rock features. On arrival at Port Arthur enjoy site talks by expert guides. You can view the site at your leisure on a self-guided audio experience. Enjoy a short harbour cruise passing the Isle of the Dead and get a feel for what it was like to arrive by boat at this desolate location.
