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Port Arthur Full-day Guided Tour with Harbour Cruise and Tasman National Park

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This full day tour from Hobart has been designed to allow as much time as possible to explore Port Arthur. Formerly a convict site, Port Arthur is bursting with history and today boasts a landscape of natural beauty, scenic ruins and restored buildings. Make the most out of your day and join one of the complimentary site talks throughout the day. Gain a deep connection to the history of the convicts as you cruise around the Isle of the Dead on Carnarvon Bay. Enjoy personalised touring with live commentary from our local, experienced driver guides who are on-hand throughout the day. Lunch and refreshments can be purchased on site, or you are welcome to bring your own. Join the optional free Remarkable Caves tour and enjoy a visit to the Chocolate Factory on our return to Hobart. With all the inclusions plus maximum time at the site, this tour provides fantastic value and guarantees a most memorable day.

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Port Arthur Full-day Guided Tour with Harbour Cruise and Tasman National Park

Pickup included

From$111.27Per Person

What's included in Port Arthur Full-day Guided Tour with Harbour Cruise and Tasman National Park

(Subject to Option Inclusions)

Itinerary

Richmond

Travel across the Tasman Bridge, into the Coal River Valley, then through the historic town of Richmond. Enjoy a short photo stop at the famous convict built Richmond Bridge

Pirates Bay/Eaglehawk Neck

We continue on to the breathtaking Tasman Peninsula. Be in awe of the wonderful views as we visit Pirates Bay Lookout and Tasman Arch.

Port Arthur Historic Site

Join a complimentary site talk and learn about the many restored buildings including the Penitentiary, Commandant's House and the Church. Browse in the Port Arthur Gallery which includes interactive exhibits and displays. Enjoy a cruise on Carnarvon Bay around the Isle of the Dead. Enjoy a picnic lunch (bring your own) from the landscaped grounds or purchase lunch from one of the many options available in the visitors centre.

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Inclusions

  • Opportunity to explore Remarkable Caves and stunning Maingon Bay Lookout
  • Visit to Historic Richmond for photo opportunities
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • 30-minute Harbour Cruise around Isle of the Dead
  • Admission to Port Arthur Historic Site
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off
  • Gratuities
  • Food and drinks
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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Pickup and Dropoff

You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points

Please arrive at the pick up point 40 minutes before departure time.

Additional Information

Hotel pick-ups commence approximately 40 minutes before listed start time/tour departure time. If you selected a hotel pick-up, you will receive a separate email from the tour operator. Please check your emails for the confirmed hotel pick-up time. You will receive the email within 24hrs of booking. For bookings made after closing time for the following day, you will receive your email confirming pick up details the following morning, at least 2 hrs prior to departure. Please be waiting at your hotel pick-up location 5 mins prior to your confirmed pick-up time. Not all pick-up locations are directly at the hotel. The exact pick-up location will be provided in the email sent from the tour operator. If a hotel has not been selected, your pick-up will be confirmed as Brooke St Pier, 12 Franklin Wharf, Hobart (central departure point) at 8.30am.

Meeting / End Points

  • Brooke St Pier, 12 Franklin Wharf, Hobart TAS. Please check-in at the Day Tours desk inside the pier building.

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Direct access

Contact Gray Line from 8am – 6pm Monday – Friday & 8am – 1pm Weekends and Public Holidays on +61 3 62 343336 or email: [email protected]

Operator

Experience Tasmania Gray Line Day Tours