Australia · PORT ARTHUR TOURS
Itineraries always run a day short. These 15 port arthur tours are worth the slot they take, priced and timed so the decision takes minutes rather than an evening.
A 3-hour wilderness cruise from Port Arthur to Eaglehawk Neck, sailing under Cape Pillar sea cliffs with seals, seabirds, dolphins and whales.
“The knowledge of the guides with the added sense of humour.”
Full-day Port Arthur tour from Hobart with pickup, guided convict site visit, Tasman Peninsula viewpoints, Remarkable Cave, and 30-min harbor cruise.
“Mark was a wonderful guide. Full of interesting facts. It is a long day but worth it. Love to go again.”
Port Arthur Historic Site in Tasmania. $37 admission with audio, 20-minute harbor cruise past Isle of the Dead, plus optional guided tours.
“We drove so got there early before the coaches. A fascinating place with great historical significance. Restaurant is worth a visit as well! Unfortunately it rained really heavily so we had to curtail some of the trip.”
Cruise Tasman Peninsula for wildlife and sea cliffs, then visit UNESCO Port Arthur prison. Round-trip transfers, lunch, and guided views from Hobart.
“Great waterside view of the rocky south coast of Tasmania, from the west side to the east side. The boat and guides were excellent. And the 3 hour free time period at Port Arthur prison yard was informative and worthwhile. Highly recommend!”
Bus and ferry from Hobart to Port Arthur, Tasman National Park and a Carnarvon Bay cruise. Guided day trip, $120 pp.
“Colin, the tour guide was exceptional, we enjoyed his wealth of knowledge and information about port Arthur. His jokes made us all smile, he’s approachable and accomodating, and made us all feel welcome. The day at port Arthur is something that’s not to be missed. Excellent service, Overall 10/10.”
Day trip from Hobart to Port Arthur with a harbour cruise, Tasman Peninsula viewpoints, chocolate and lavender stops, plus Remarkable Cave option.
“visiting other sites as in itinerary. good explanations given at all stops.”
10-hour Hobart day tour: Port Arthur convicts, Tassie Devil feeding at Unzoo, Tasman National Park walks, Isle of the Dead cruise, Richmond.
“Great tour guide. Ian is a local of Hobart and very knowledgeable especially about the history of Port Arthur and the convict stories. Small group which was great. Loved our time at the Unzoo and seeing the Tassie Devil.”
Hobart day tour to Tasmania’s Tasman Peninsula, with a 3-hour wilderness cruise and Port Arthur Historic Site entry, plus lunch.
“The whole day was great! We really enjoyed the boat ride and what there was to see. Our guides on the boat ride were awesome! We were very lucky as we had fantastic weather!”
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Port Arthur 2-day UNESCO convict pass: audio tour, MV Marana harbor cruise, 30+ ruins, museum and Convict Study Centre.
“Definitely need 2 days to see everything. It was great to see the life they lived and all the hardships they endured.”
A full-day Hobart trip to the Tasman Peninsula and Port Arthur, with a cliff walk, harbor cruise, and Richmond village time.
“Trip was fantastic, enjoyed every aspect of it. Heather our guide was also excellent- knowledgeable, helpful and so friendly. Thank you”
Port Arthur Historic Site lantern-lit ghost tour in Tasmania, 90 minutes with spooky after-hours stories and a 2 km night walk for $24.
“Our experience was fantastic we loved the whole tour from start to finish . We have walked around the Port Arthur site through the day but the night tour was a completely different experience for an hour and a half wish it could of gone on longer there is so much to see and hear about ..”
A full-day Hobart trip to Port Arthur, with a harbour cruise around Carnarvon Bay, the Isle of the Dead walk, plus Tasman National Park stops.
“Very good phil was a good driver and interesting guide his dad jokes where sort of funny explains all the way from pickup to drop off . Everything went well cruise to dead island worth it. It's just an island with graves different guide tells stories about certain dead people. Port Arthur bit different to what I thought it be . Grounds so nice hard to believe it was a convict goal. Interesting would recommend it as a day trip”
Port Arthur 90-min cruise to Cape Raoul: dolerite cliffs, caves, Safety Cove, seals and seabirds. $92 per person.
“Awesome ride to Cape Raoul! We saw sea lions, many birds, and dolphins. The weather was a bit stormy, and the waves were big, making the ride very bumpy—and that was the best part of the cruise! Thanks to the crew for an unforgettable day!”
Three days around Hobart, Port Arthur, and Bruny Island with Mount Wellington views, convict history, wildlife, and local food tastings.
“All the guides foe the 3 days were very friendly, well-informed and entertaining. The trips were well organised, easy yet very engaging and fun. Shout out to Andrew, Mark and Grey!”
Port Arthur to Cape Raoul by cruise from Hobart, with dolerite cliffs, caves, seals, and a full visit to Port Arthur Historic Site.
“Such a fantastic day. Our bus driver Ashleigh was cheerful and informative. The Cape cruise was a highlight of our Tasmanian trip. Our Captain, Tom, was very masterful, knowledgeable and entertaining. The crew were friendly and helpful, and the boat was comfortable and clean. We were extremely fortunate with calm seas, and saw seals and lots of dolphins, as well as the spectacular coastline. The office staff were also very chipper and efficient. We highly recommend Pennicott Wilderness Journeys, From Hobart to Port Arthur Cape Raoul Cruise.”
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