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Port Arthur & Isle of the Dead Tour Departing Hobart

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Discover the natural wonders of Tasmania and Australia's evocative Port Arthur convict site followed by a fascinating "Isle of the Dead" walking tour and cruise!

Discover the natural wonders of Tasmania and Australia's evocative Port Arthur convict site followed by a fascinating "Isle of the Dead" walking tour and cruise!

Highlights

  • Explore Richmond Historic Village and soak up spectacular views at Eagle Hawke Neck and Pirates Bay
  • Visit some of Tasmania's best natural wonders - the blowhole and the Tasman Arch
  • Enjoy a scenic walk to Devils Kitchen and the Remarkable cave (summer)
  • Take a fascinating tour of Port Arthur Historic site and learn all about its history
  • Satisfy your dark side with a 1 hour cruise & walking tour around the Isle of the Dead

Experience a day of fascination and wonder as Adventure Island Tours showcase the stunning region of Tasmania and Australia's number 1 historic site at Port Arthur followed by a memorable Isle of the Dead" walking tour and cruise.

We'll first set off to explore the Tasmanian coastline by comfortable air conditioned minivan, stopping at the Richmond Historic Village, home of Australia's oldest bridge, elegant Georgian architecture and beautiful heritage buildings. Upon next reaching Eagle Hawke Neck and Pirates Bay lookout, you will behold spectacular panoramic views before we head to some of Tasmania's best natural wonders - the blowhole and the Tasman Arch.

Lap up the last of the sight-seeing expedition with a walk to Devils Kitchen and the Remarkable cave (summer time) before we head to the Port Arthur Historic Site.

Walk in the footsteps of Hobart's convicts and learn about their everyday hardships and brutality on a fascinating 3 hour walking tour which brings history to life! You can explore over 30 buildings, ruins and restored houses plus visit the interpretation gallery & museum to get your fill of Hobart History.

To top it all off, we'll finish with a 1 hour “Isle of the Dead” cruise and walking tour - be prepared, this is not for the faint hearted!

Pick-up and drop-off information:

Pickups from 7:30am, departs Hobart at 8am

Returns 6.30pm (6pm Winter)

We pick up/drop off from your accommodation in the Hobart area, including private addresses

Airport drop offs available

Adult $140.00
Child $90.00 (3 - 16 years inclusive)

What's included

  • Port Arthur entry fee
  • Guided walking tour of Port Harbour Historic Site
  • 1 Hour Isle of the dead cruise + walking tour
  • All transport in modern, air conditioned 14 seat bus
  • Exciting new convict DVD presentation on bus

Duration

  • The duration of this experience is 1 days

Location

  • 10 Norla St, Tranmere TAS 7018, Australia

Notes

  • Child price applies to ages 3 to 16 years.

    Lunch is not included on this tour, lunch can be purchased at stops along the way.

  • The operator can pick up from all hotels/backpackers and private accommodation in the Hobart area. Please state your pickup information as you proceed to checkout..

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Luke Harrison from Australia wrote on 29 January 2020

Ace tour

A must do tour. Very good day out

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MARK ZATZ from Australia wrote on 15 January 2020

A great day out

The tour guide Mark is an exceptionally knowledgeable, and extremely entertaining. He engaged with all those on the bus and I would highly recommend joining his Port Arthur tour.

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