Description
Since this Port Arthur tour is fast-paced and action-packed, we depart from Hobart early and go straight to the breathtaking Tasman Peninsula. This region has a remarkable past, intriguing tales, and breathtaking landscapes. The tallest sea cliffs in Australia are also found there. First, we take in the expansive vistas of the region from Pirates Bay Lookout, which offers a fantastic viewpoint over the area. As you sail by Eaglehawk Neck and “The Dogline,” our tour guides will also tell you some pretty fascinating tales about the area’s past.
Port Arthur Tour Departures
- Depart Hobart 7.30 am
- Return Hobart 6 pm
Great Short Walks
One of Tasmania’s “Great Short Walks” then starts. We travel a breathtaking 2-kilometer path along the clifftop of Waterfall Bay. Although the walk is undulating and lasts 45 to 60 minutes, it is rated as easy. The track comes to an end with Tasman Arch and Devil’s Kitchen, two amazing rock structures.
The Tasmanian Devil Unzoo is the next stop. We come here primarily to experience the action of a Tasmanian devil feeding. During the eating, see the snarling, fighting, and bone-crushing in a display of demonic behaviour. In the lovely “Unzoo” setting, you may hand-feed the wallabies and stroll amid the native flora and fauna.
Port Arthur
As we proceed, we reach the Port Arthur Historic Site. There is a plethora of knowledge and history to absorb as we enter the Port Arthur Historic Site, and you will have time to explore for about 2.5 hours on site. A free harbor cruise around the Isle of the Dead and a guided walking tour with one of the site’s knowledgeable experts are included with your admission. Learn about the early Australian penal system’s gruesome and brutal past to gain a sense of the isolation the prisoners felt in an “inescapable jail.”
We pass through Richmond Township, a historic township, on the way back to Hobart. You will have time to explore the neighbourhood, stop for a coffee, check out the Lolly Shop, and cross Australia’s oldest functioning bridge—a sandstone bridge erected by convicts that is rumoured to be haunted! Before returning to Hobart, we stop at a local lookout for a spectacular perspective of the city, which makes for a gorgeous route back. We return you to your Hobart City lodging around 6:00 p.m.
Highlights
- Take a trip to Port Arthur Historic Site (2.5 hours)
- Tassie Devil Zoo.
- Above all, watch a Tasmanian devil feed to witness its vicious action!
- Waterfall Bay Cliff Top Walk (easy grade, 2km)
- View the attractions of Tasman National Park, including Devils Kitchen and Tasman Arch.
- Enjoy the tales from Eaglehawk Neck, “Dogline,” and Pirates Bay Lookout.
- Visit Richmond Village in the past.
- Experience the breathtaking view at a nearby Hobart City viewpoint.
Looking for some other great adventures? Take a look at Fraser island
Important info before travel
- Drink botttle
- Sunscreen
- Warm clothes
- Day bag
- Hat
- Smile
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Short Walks
Our tours visit National Parks and wild areas that involve some walking and time spent outdoors. They are suitable for people with a reasonable level of fitness and mobility. We have no upper age limit though we expect you to have a reasonable level of fitness and act responsibly to ensure your own safety and the safety of others at all times. Travellers under the age of 18 years of age must be accompanied by an adult of 18 years+.
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