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Port Arthur and Tassie Devils
Highlights
- Explore towering sea cliffs and sculpted rock formations at Waterfall Bay for breathtaking ocean views.
- Engage with Tasmania's unique wildlife at the Tasmanian Devil Unzoo, witnessing lively devil feedings and wallaby interactions.
- Wander through the preserved ruins of Port Arthur Historic Site, immersing in Tasmania's convict history and heritage.
- Stroll across Australia's oldest bridge in historic Richmond Village, connecting with the region's rich past and charm.
Discover the highlights of the Tasman Peninsula on an action packed day combining dramatic coastal landscapes, convict history and close encounters with Tasmania’s most iconic wildlife.
Travel south from Hobart to the Tasman Peninsula, where towering sea cliffs, sculpted rock formations and powerful ocean views set the scene. Walk along clifftops at Waterfall Bay, take in views from Pirates Bay Lookout and visit natural landmarks
including Tasman Arch and Devils Kitchen.
Next, enjoy a visit to the Tasmanian Devil Unzoo. Watch a lively devil feeding, attend the Birds of the Bush presentation and hand feed wallabies while learning about Tasmania’s unique wildlife from passionate keepers.
The afternoon is spent exploring the World Heritage listed Port Arthur Historic Site. Wander the preserved ruins, join site talks and enjoy a harbour cruise before finishing the day with a stop at historic Richmond Village, home to Australia’s oldest bridge.
This tour delivers Tasmania’s wild coastline, fascinating history and native wildlife in one unforgettable day.
Itinerary highlights
Port Arthur Historic Site
Enjoy time at the Port Arthur Historic Site where you have around 2.5 hours to explore the 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”.
Unzoo
We enjoy all the action of a Tasmanian Devil Feeding at the Unzoo. Hand feed the wallabies and walk amongst the local fauna and flora in the charming “Unzoo” setting. Just a short drive from the Port Arthur Historic Site.
Richmond
Enjoy a stop in the late afternoon at historic Richmond Village. Meander the streets, stop for a coffee and walk across Australia’s oldest bridge still in use – a convict built sand-stone bridge, reported to be haunted!
Tour details
- On demand
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Operation information
Tours Tasmania
Tours Tasmania, a proudly local business that’s been operating since 2006. Tours Tasmania operate Active Day Tours and the BIG 3 Tasmania tours.
Tours Tasmania operates small group tours from Hobart and Launceston covering all the must-see destinations on the island. Their tours focus on the Great Short Walks of Tasmania, National Parks, wildlife, history and culture.
All tours are fully guided by knowledgeable and professional Tour Guides with a focus on providing fun, informative, action packed days out exploring in Tasmania. Their extensive day tour range covers all the must see icons of Tasmania such as: Cradle Mountain, Wineglass Bay, Port Arthur, Mt. Field National Park, Hastings Caves, Tahune Airwalk, Bruny Island and Maria Island.
Check out all the extraordinary trips you can take with Tours Tasmania!
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Sustainable Tourism Accreditation by ATIC
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- Regional Tourist/Tourism Association/Organisation
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