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Port Arthur, Richmond & Tasman Peninsula – Active Day Tour
Highlights
- Experience breathtaking views at Waterfall Bay while walking along clifftops, immersing yourself in Tasmania's rugged beauty.
- Explore the historic ruins of Port Arthur, gaining insights into Tasmania's convict past through engaging site talks.
- Wander across Australia's oldest bridge in Richmond, surrounded by charming heritage buildings and rich history.
- Enjoy a scenic harbour cruise around the Isle of the Dead, enhancing your understanding of the area's fascinating history.
Experience the wild coastline and fascinating history of the Tasman Peninsula on this active day tour from Hobart.
Travel south to the Tasman Peninsula where the Southern Ocean has carved
spectacular cliffs, arches and sea caves into solid rock. Walk along clifftops at Waterfall Bay, take in sweeping views from Pirates Bay Lookout and visit iconic natural landmarks including Tasman Arch and Devils Kitchen.
In the afternoon, explore the World Heritage listed Port Arthur Historic Site. Spend time wandering the preserved ruins, attending site talks and enjoying a harbour cruise around the Isle of the Dead, gaining insight into Tasmania’s convict past.
Finish the day in the historic village of Richmond. Stroll across Australia’s oldest bridge, explore heritage buildings and enjoy time to wander before returning to Hobart.
This tour combines coastal walks, powerful scenery and history into one action packed Tasmanian experience.
Itinerary highlights
Port Arthur Historic Site
Port Arthur Historic Site 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 amongst the main penitentiary; see the solitary confinement cells and many more buildings in this World Heritage open air museum.
Richmond
On our return to Hobart, we travel via the historic township of Richmond. Arriving late the in the afternoon, you will have time to meander the streets, stop for a coffee, visit the Lolly Shop, Chocolatier and walk across Australia’s oldest bridge still in use – a convict built sand-stone bridge, reported to be haunted!
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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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