Tours, sightseeing tours, activities & things to do | Viator.comPort Arthur Tour from Hobart
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 being the reality the harrowing life of convicts 200 years ago. Please note, this tour offers the opportunity for maximum time at Port Arthur Historic Site.
Highlights:
- Cross the Tasman Bridge
- Head out on the Tasman Highway over the Pitwater Causeway onto Forestier Peninsular
- 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 much more...
- Take a cruise on Carnarvon Bay and circumnavigate the Isle of the Dead
- Visit Highlights of the Tasman National Park
- Wonder at the spectacle of the Tasman Arch
- Superb views of the rugged coastline
- Be amazed at the magnitude of the Devils Kitchen
Port Arthur Church
- Daily, except Saturday: December 26 to April 30
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday: May 1 to December 24
Bus Terminal, Brooke Street Pier, Hobart
Departure Time:Approximately 8:15am (please note hotel pick-up times commence prior to this time)
Duration: 8 hours (approx.) Return details:Tour concludes at original point of departure
Hotel Pickup:Hotel pick up is available from all Hobart centrally located hotels. Please advise your full hotel name and address at time of booking.
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- Infants aged 3 years and under are free of charge
- Child prices are applicable for children aged 4 - 14 years
- No further discounts for other age groups apply
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- Guided Historical Walking Tour of Port Arthur
- Harbour Cruise at Port Arthur
- Admission fees to Port Arthur
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off at selected Hobart area hotels
- Australia's Goods and Services Tax (GST)
- Food and beverages
- This tour must be booked at least 48 hours in advance of travel.
- Confirmation of this tour will be received at time of booking, unless booking within 48 hours of travel date. In this case, confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability.
- Tour is operated in English unless otherwise stated.
- Please bring good walking shoes for the walking tour. If you do not wish to participate in the full walking tour, please note small golf buggies are available free of charge. Passengers can locate a buggy at the front entrance of Port Arthur Visitor Centre (it has a full commentary).
- The coach driver will take passengers to the cruise departure point after the guided walking tour. The cruise takes passengers around the Isle of the Dead and also to Point Puer - the first boy's jail in the British Empire. The cruise passes through very calm waters, so passengers do not need to be concerned about sea sickness.
- Where can we have lunch? The Port Arthur Visitor Centre boasts a brand new cafeteria (Port Cafe) at the entrance to the center. There is also a sit down restaurant called Felons. The Port Café and the Museum Café have a large selection of sandwiches, hot food and drinks.
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