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Start Time 07:30
Duration 11hr
- 10hr Tasman Island day tour departing Hobart
- 3hr wilderness cruise along the Tasmanian coastline
- Windproof and waterproof jacket for the cruise
- Visit to World-Heritage Port Arthur Historic Site; entry included
- Views of the coastline between Port Arthur and Eaglehawk Neck
- Tasmanian marine wildlife and seabirds encounters
- Bus transfer from Hobart to the Tasman Peninsula and back
About This Experience
The 10-Hour Tasman Island Day Tour + Port Arthur Historic Site is a full-day guided coastal and historical tour departing from Hobart. It combines Tasmania’s dramatic maritime wilderness with its rich penal history in a single seamless day with a 3-hour eco-cruise, 3 hours to explore the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Port Arthur Historic Site, morning tea, lunch and return coach transport.
Towering Cliffs Meet Port Arthur Historic Site History
Leaving Hobart behind, you'll travel by coach across Tasmania's southeast, taking in countryside vistas as you head toward the rugged Tasman Peninsula. A brief morning tea stop prepares you for the maritime leg of your adventure, where you'll board a custom open-air eco-vessel built to navigate Southern Ocean swells.
Your three-hour wilderness cruise follows the rugged coastline between Eaglehawk Neck and Port Arthur, taking you right beneath towering 300m sea cliffs. Along the way, you’ll pass deep ocean caves, natural rock arches and coastal waterfalls, with plenty of opportunities to spot marine life along the shore or in the water beside the boat.
Keep an eye out for Australian fur seals, playful dolphins and sea eagles, as well as migrating whales during the season. As you cruise, onboard guides bring the landscape to life with stories about the region’s geology and history.
Back on dry land, enjoy lunch at a restaurant before spending three hours discovering the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Port Arthur Historic Site. You can wander through the landscaped grounds and explore over 30 historic buildings, ruins, and restored homes, including the Penitentiary, Separate Prison, and Convict Church. Step back in time as you learn about Australia’s convict past before relaxing on the comfortable coach ride back to Hobart.
Who Is This Cruise Best Suited For
This full-day experience is ideal for history enthusiasts and first-time visitors to Tasmania who want to cross two of Tasmania’s most famous attractions, the Tasman Peninsula sea cliffs and the Port Arthur convict settlement, off their bucket list in a single day.
Cruise Details
Location Pennicott Wilderness Journeys Dock Head Building Franklin Wharf Hobart TAS 7000
| Departure | Boards | Departs | Returns | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 07:15 | 07:30 | 18:00 | 11hr |
From
$320$345
Save $25
Start Time 07:30
Duration 11hr
- 10hr Tasman Island day tour departing Hobart
- 3hr wilderness cruise along the Tasmanian coastline
- Windproof and waterproof jacket for the cruise
- Visit to World-Heritage Port Arthur Historic Site; entry included
- Views of the coastline between Port Arthur and Eaglehawk Neck
- Tasmanian marine wildlife and seabirds encounters
- Bus transfer from Hobart to the Tasman Peninsula and back
