Port Arthur, Richmond & Tasman Peninsula Active Day Tour
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Join us for a fun and action-packed day out on the Tasman Peninsula. Take a jaw-dropping walk along Australia’s highest sea cliffs before discovering the dark history of Port Arthur Historic Site. Explore with our Tour Guides as we enjoy a variety of activities, walks, sightseeing, history, and so much more! Highlights • Visit Port Arthur Historic Site (4 hours) • Photograph spectacular views from the Waterfall Bay Cliff Top Walk (easy grade 2km) • See the Tasman National Park highlights – Devils Kitchen & Tasman Arch • Enjoy the stories from Pirates Bay Lookout, Eaglehawk Neck & The “Dogline” • Visit historic Richmond Village (45 mins)
Your experience
Stop 1
Today is action packed and fast paced, so we make an early start from Hobart and drive directly to the stunning Tasman Peninsula. This area has amazing history, fascinating stories, and spectacular scenery. It is also home to Australia’s highest sea cliffs. We enjoy the panoramic views of the area from Pirates Bay Lookout which provides a great vantage here of the surrounding area. Passing through Eaglehawk Neck and “The Dogline” our Tour Guides will share with you some amazing history and stories of the area. Then we begin one of Tasmania’s “Great Short Walks”. We follow a spectacular track, of around 2 km’s along the Waterfall Bay cliff top. The walk takes around 45-60 minutes, is undulating, but categorised as an easy walk. The track concludes at the remarkable rock formations of Tasman Arch and Devil’s Kitchen.
Stop 2
Then we begin one of Tasmania’s “Great Short Walks”. We follow a spectacular track, of around 2 km’s along the Waterfall Bay cliff top. The walk takes around 45-60 minutes, is undulating, but categorised as an easy walk.
Stop 3
The track concludes at the remarkable rock formations of Tasman Arch and Devil’s Kitchen.
Stop 4
Continuing our journey, we arrive at the Port Arthur Historic Site. As we enter the Port Arthur Historic Site, there is a wealth of information and history to take in and you will have ample time to explore and discover the nooks and crannies with around 4 hours on site. Your entry includes a complimentary Harbour Cruise around the Isle of the Dead, ‘The Port Arthur Experience' a podcast that provides a fascinating introduction to the site, and complimentary site talks throughout the day led by Port Arthur’s expert guides . Discover the grim and violent history of the early Australian Penal system and get a sense of the isolation experienced by the convicts in this “inescapable prison”. With around 4 hours here, you have ample time to walk among the main penitentiary; see the solitary confinement cells and many more buildings in this World Heritage open air museum.
Stop 5
On our return to Hobart, we travel via the historic township of Richmond. Arriving late the in the afternoon, you will have time to explore Richmond, stop for a coffee, visit the old-fashioned Lolly Shop, Chocolatier and walk across Australia’s oldest bridge still in use – a convict built sand-stone bridge, reported to be haunted! We return to Hobart, arriving back around 6.00pm.
What’s included
- Port Arthur Historic Site entrance fee
- Small, friendly groups
- Professional Tour Guides & interpretation
- National Park fees
- Port Arthur Harbor Cruise
Not included
- Food and drinks (there will be an opportunity to purchase on tour)
- No luggage onboard, only your day pack
- No airport drop offs
- Children under 8 years
Meeting and pickup
Our General Meet Point is the Tasmanian Travel & Information Centre at 20 Davey Street. The pickup time is 7:25am, be ready at 7:20am. The tour returns to this same location around 6.00pm. Hotel pick up is available from select Hotels. Contact the Tour Operator directly, via email, to enquire.
Before you go
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Minimum age is 8 years
- A small amount of walking is involved; a suitable level of general health and fitness and physical abilities is essential
- We provide accurate interpretation, and keep wildlife disturbance to a minimum by viewing from appropriate distances and informing our guests how to view wildlife with patience and respect. Activities are always confined to tracks and boardwalks to minimize negative impacts.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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