Description
We leave Hobart early on this Port Arthur and Lavender Farm Tour and travel straight to the breathtaking Tasman Peninsula. This region has a remarkable past, intriguing tales, and a breathtaking landscape. We stop at Pirates Bay Lookout, which offers a magnificent vantage point of the surroundings.
Departures
- Departs Hobart from 7 am
- Returns Hobart 6 pm
Our tour guides will share some fascinating tales and local history with you. As you pass through Eaglehawk Neck and “The Dogline, we travel a breathtaking 2-kilometer path along the clifftop. The track comes to an end with Tasman Arch and Devil’s Kitchen, two amazing rock structures.
We’ll drop you off here so you can make a quick trip to the Port Arthur Lavender Farm. Visit the distillery, take a quick stroll around the lavender fields, or just walk to the cafe and gift store for some lavender-inspired sweets and delights.
Highlights
- Port Arthur Historic Site (3 hours)
- Complimentary Harbour Cruise at Port Arthur Historic Site
- Port Arthur Lavender Farm
- Waterfall Bay Cliff Top Walk (easy grade)
- Tasman National Park—Devils Kitchen, Tasman Arch
- Pirates Bay Lookout
- Eaglehawk Neck and The “Dogline”
- Richmond Village and historic bridge
Port Arthur
As we enter the Port Arthur Historic Site, there is a plethora of knowledge and history to absorb. With roughly 3 hours on site, you will have plenty of time to explore. 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.” You will have plenty of time to explore the main penitentiary, the solitary confinement cells, and many other buildings in this World Heritage open-air museum in just around 4 hours here.
We pass through Richmond Township, a historic township, on the way back to Hobart. If you arrive late in the day, you will have time to stroll the streets. Pause for a coffee, stop by the Lolly Shop, investigate the Chocolatier, and walk across Australia’s oldest active bridge.
Before returning to Hobart, we stop at a local overlook for a spectacular view of the city. a beautiful route back to the city.
We return you to your Hobart City lodging around 6:00 p.m.
Inclusions
- Port Arthur Historic Site entrance fee
- Port Arthur Harbour Cruise
- Professional guides and interpretation
- Small, friendly groups
- Pick-up and drop-off from select hotels
Important info before travel
- Sensible shoes for day touring
- A variety of warm clothing
- Hat, sunscreen
- Water Bottle, Snacks, Lunch (or buy it on the day)
- Meals not included
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General Information
We reserve the right to cancel or vary any trip and will incur no liability for any such cancellation or alteration. We reserve the right to cancel tours based on operational or safety reasons. We reserve the right to use an alternate operator for a similar tour for operational reasons. Refunds or partial refunds are not given due to alterations to itineraries. Our tours are not suitable for children under 8 years of age. We reserve the right to refuse to carry passengers under this age. Refunds will not be available
Cancellation by customer
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Please email us at bookings@tourstas.com.au. The time stamp on the email will define the cancellation time and the fees and charges that apply.
The following fees apply:
Customer Cancellation: 48 hours or less, prior to tour departure time, or no shows: 100% fee applies, no refunds applicable
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We reserve the right to cancel departures if we do not have sufficient numbers of passengers for travel. We reserve the right to cancel tours for operational or safety reasons at the discretion of Tours Tasmania Pty Ltd.
If your tour is cancelled by Tours Tasmania, you will be offered a refund on your tour payment. You will always be offered to transfer your tour payment to an alternate tour day or alternate tour destination. If these are not suitable for you, a full refund of the tour price will be returned. Booking and bank fees are non-refundable.
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. Travelers under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult of 18 years or older.
Weather Conditions
Tasmania is subject to weather conditions that can change quickly at any time of the year. We operate tours in the rain and snow, so we recommend that guests bring clothing and footwear suitable for warm, cold, or wet conditions. We operate tours in all weather conditions and reserve the right to alter itineraries if the weather conditions on the day deem this to be necessary for either operational or safety reasons. Refunds are not given when itineraries alter.
Insurance
Travel insurance is not included in the cost of your tour. We strongly recommend that passengers travel with travel insurance that protects their financial commitments against illness, injury, loss or damage to personal belongings, and travel plans. We are not responsible for any loss or damage to personal belongings or luggage, for any injury or loss of any type while on tour, or for disruptions to travel plans.
We are not responsible for any damage, expense, or inconvenience caused by the late arrival of flights or public transport, a change of schedule, strikes, vehicle breakdowns, acts of God, or other conditions. We reserve the right to alter the itinerary should it be deemed necessary.
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