Port Arthur and Tasman Peninsula Day Tour

This full-day trip from Hobart combines Port Arthur Historic Site with a handful of Tasman Peninsula stops, so you get more than just a straight transfer. Along the way, there are short visits to Pirates Bay lookout, the Dog Line Monument, the Tasmanian Chocolate Foundry and the Lavender Farm. Once at Port Arthur, you can spend time exploring the historic site at your own pace, with the harbour cruise included as part of admission. If you would rather cut your time there a bit shorter, there is also the option to rejoin the bus earlier and visit Remarkable Cave and Maingon Bay instead.

The day starts with pickup from one of several city locations around Hobart. From there, the drive to the Tasman Peninsula includes a series of brief sightseeing stops before continuing to Port Arthur. After arriving, you will have up to four hours to explore the historic site, or around three hours if you choose the earlier return option. Admission includes the harbour cruise. Travellers taking the shorter Port Arthur visit can hop back on the bus to see Remarkable Cave and Maingon Bay before heading back. Departure times are strict, so it is worth arriving at your pickup point early and keeping an eye on return timing.