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Port Arthur
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Visit the historic site of Port Arthur on this great value full day tour departing from Hobart that also includes hotel transfers and a cruise on Carnarvon Bay - you'll be amazed by this fantastically-preserved remnant of Australia's colonial past! This Port Arthur tour contains a cavalcade of highlights as you depart from the heart of Hobart and head out over the Tasman Bridge along the Tasman Highway over the Pitwater Causeway and on to the Forestier Peninsula. Stop to take in the breathtaking sights of Tasman's Arch and the Devil's Kitchen.
Arriving at the Port Arthur Historic Site, we'll visit all the essentials of Port Arthur as the penitentiary, Commandant's House, old colonial church and much, much more as your guide highlights all the history and dramatic occurrences that have given the area its own distinct character.
Once the land portion of the tour is done, hop aboard a comfortable vessel and enjoy a cruise on Carnarvon Bay around the Isle of the Dead. With hotel transfers and all required Port Arthur admission fees included, this is one of the best value Port Arthur tours from Hobart around - so book online today.
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“ What an absolutely fantastic day out, our bus driver Jim was very informative telling us about the history of Hobart, while travelling to Port Arthur. When we arrived, we had the chance for a quick morning tea break and then we all gathered for our tour of Port Arthur. The tour guide was fantastic, and so knowledgeable. I really enjoyed looking in and around the Penal colony, so much history. The boat trip was very relaxing, after our long walk around Port Arthur. The most heartbreaking thing was visiting the site of the Port Arthur massacre.
What an absolutely fantastic day out, our bus driver Jim was very informative telling us about the history of Hobart, while travelling to Port Arthur. When we arrived, we had the chance for a quick morning tea break and then we all gathered for our tour of Port Arthur. The tour guide was fantastic, and so knowledgeable. I really enjoyed looking in and around the Penal colony, so much history. The boat trip was very relaxing, after our long walk around Port Arthur. The most heartbreaking thing was visiting the site of the Port Arthur massacre.
1 year agoDriver picked us up on time, the rest of the group were very friendly. Tour experience was great. Tour guide at Port Arthur, was excellent, but felt the buggy could have been more scheduled around for the elderly that have mobility problems. All other stops were brilliant. I do not usually like booked tours but having said that now Mum and I are getting older it seems the best way to go. Will definitely book another tour whilst here.
1 year agoWe visited from Hobart as a day trip. The bus ride was an easy hour and a half from Hobart. We were assigned a guide who gave us some fabulous and funny insights into the daily life of the convicts and free settlers. The buildings and homes are well preserved and you can wander freely around the place. I really enjoyed wandering through the old homes which are decorated for the time. You can take a short boat ride past the Isle of the Dead where you can rest your legs and have a coffee or snack. The site is very clean and well maintained, easy to access toilets, a gift shop and café. I really enjoyed my day.
4 years agoAn amazing historical place full of wonderful histories to discover about the history of Australia and Tasmania, the place is really beautiful and the staff is always very friendly and willing to assist, the trip to get there it's a little long but it totally worth it because it a full day trip wondering all Port Arthur.
5 years agoMy husband and I had a great time doing this tour and thanks to our tour driver Greg who was well informed and gave us some insight into what to expect once inside it was a good experience. Would highly recommend this tour!
5 years agoWe had a great day out with Mark. He made us feel welcome from the moment he picked us up at our Hotel. Mark has a wealth of knowledge and passed on a load of interesting facts to us all but in a fun way! Port Arthur was amazing and the cruise out on the bay finished it off. The highlight was the tour of the Isle of the Dead. John was the most incredible guide, made the whole experience fantastic. Once again so full of knowledge. We could have stayed there much longer hearing more of the history. Overall a most enjoyable day.
8 years ago“This tour will take you all the way back to the 1800's. There is so much mystery and history included you will need to share these stories when you return home.”
