Port Arthur, Richmond & Tasman Peninsula Active Day Tour
Description
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)
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Itinerary
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.
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.
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.
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.
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Important Information
- 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
- Tour operator provides accurate interpretation, and keeps wildlife disturbance to a minimum by viewing from appropriate distances and informing guests how to view wildlife with patience and respect. Activities are always confined to tracks and boardwalks to minimize negative impacts
- Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there is not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
Reviews(163)
We had a lovely day. Patrick was our tour guide and driver and he was extremely organized and caring. We had a magnificent day. Adding the unzoo experience is highly recommended as well.
Thanks so much for the lovely review! So glad our Tour Guide looked after you so well, he really is a gem. And great call adding in a visit to the Unzoo, the devils and wildlife are always a hit. Thanks for choosing Tours Tasmania for your day out to Port Arthur.
It was a great experience. Our guide was fantastic. She was very knowledgable. Loved the Tasmanian UnZoo.
Its a good experience. Needs lot of walking though to cover port arthur and other walking trails. My guide shared good information and spooky stories about the convicts..😅
Pleasant bus ride stopping for mid morning break. Dave did a great job telling us about the area and stories to entertain us. Tours were great, loved the short stop at the arch and Richmond.
Great day in Port Arthur. Could have done with another hour at Port Arthur and a quick stop at the lavender shop. While the minibus was average, it was great to be in a smaller group and the fellow-explorers were lovely.
Great day out, interesting cliff top, woodland walk with many look out stops, we saw wallabies, a bandicoot and many birds. Port Arthur was very historically interesting and an impressive site. Heather, our guide, was very knowledgeable and organised,
Thank you for the lovely review, Peter. We’re so glad you enjoyed the Waterfall Bay cliff top walk, this is one of Tassie's 60 Great Short Walks and a favourite with our guests. So glad you experienced some of our wonderful wildlife as well! We hope to welcome you back on another Tasmanian adventure soon.
David was very knowledgeable and entertaining. Great tour with good site seeing. Amazing views on walk and includes Richmond village.
Thank you for the lovely review and recommendation. We’re so pleased you enjoyed the Port Arthur, Tasman Peninsula and Richmond experience. David will be thrilled to hear his knowledge and entertaining style made the day special. Those views and Richmond village are always highlights. We hope to welcome you back again. The Tours Tasmania Team
We went to Port Arthur via Tasman National Park and the unZoo followed by a return trip via Richmond, and had a spectacular time thanks to our incredibly knowledgeable, funny and personable tour guide with Tours Tasmania: Ian, an Arsenal-supporting (only just tolerable) former history teacher. He was brilliant. I learned more about Tasmania than I possibly could have imagined, from the flora and fauna and sea tides and the impact of climate change on all of the above to the colourful and ribald parts of the convict era and much more besides. His passion for the subject matter shone through and was infectious. Highly, highly recommended. Six stars.
Thank you for joining our Port Arthur, Richmond and Tasman Peninsula Active Day Tour. We are thrilled to hear you had such a memorable day exploring the Tasman Peninsula, the UnZoo and the Port Arthur site. Ian will be delighted to know his knowledge, stories and enthusiasm made the experience so engaging and enjoyable. It is wonderful to hear how much you learned and how much the day resonated with you. Hope you are taking home some wonderful Tasmanian memories. The Tours Tasmania Team.
Wonderful day. Ran so smoothly. Perfect amount of time everywhere we went. Heather was interesting to listen to and kept us well informed and looked after all day and helped us with questions even before we asked them lol!
Hi Michelle, Thank you for joining our Port Arthur, Richmond and Tasman Peninsula Active Day Tour. We are so pleased to hear the day felt smooth, relaxed and well timed. Heather will be delighted to know her stories and support made your experience enjoyable from start to finish. Warm regards from The Tours Tasmania Team.
Great Day with Ian , our guide who was very knowledgeable and entertaining . The penitentiary was interesting as was the UnZoo and the other sights along the way . A full and entertaining day !
Thank you for joining our Port Arthur, Richmond and Tasman Peninsula Active Day Tour. Ian will be delighted to know you enjoyed his guiding and stories. It is great to hear the mix of history, wildlife and sights made it a full and entertaining day for you. Warm regards from The Tours Tasmania Team.
