- Day Trips
- Hobart, Port Arthur
- Grand Port Arthur Full Day Tour Departs from Hobart
Grand Port Arthur Full Day Tour Departs from Hobart
- Hobart, Port Arthur
- English
- 8-9 hours (varies seasonally)
- Free Cancellation prior to 7 days of travel date
- Instant Confirm
Standard Inclusions
- 1. Transfer from/to selected hotels included before departure time. Must be pre-booked.
- 2. Introductory walking tour by Port Arthur guide (40 minutes)
- 3. Harbour cruise
- 4. "Isle of the Dead" guided tour
- 5. Port Arthur admission
- 6. Free Wi-Fi on coach
- • Free WiFi on coach subject to coach availability
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1 Key Facts
Included
- 1. Transfer from/to selected hotels included before departure time. Must be pre-booked.
- 2. Introductory walking tour by Port Arthur guide (40 minutes)
- 3. Harbour cruise
- 4. "Isle of the Dead" guided tour
- 5. Port Arthur admission
- 6. Free Wi-Fi on coach
- • Free WiFi on coach subject to coach availability
Not included
- 1. Food & beverages not listed as Inclusions
- 2. Souvenirs
- 3. Travel Insurance
| Destination | Hobart, Port Arthur |
|---|---|
| Depature point | ● Departs: Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Sundays Tour does not run on Christmas Day (25 December) ● Departure Point: Brooke Street Pier (Address: 12 Franklin Whrf, Hobart TAS 7000) 【01 October－30 April】 ● Departure Time: 08:45 ● Arrives back at approximately 17:30 【01 May－30 September】 ● Departure Time: 09:15 ● Arrives back at approximately 17:00 Departure time is reference only and subject to availability. Precise departure time will be advised in your booking confirmation email. Complementary transfer from/to selected hotels included before departure time. Must be pre-booked. |
| How to get there | Complimentary transfer from/to selected hotels included. Please indicate the name of your hotel at the point of booking - the most convenient pick-up location and time will be advised in your booking confirmation. |
| Check-in requirements | Please arrive 10 minutes prior to the pick-up time at your booked pick up location. There might be 5-10 minutes delay depends on the traffic on the day. If you think the coach is late or you are not being picked up, please call The Service Provider and quote your confirmation number to double check. |
| What to bring/wear | ● Motion-sickness medicine (if required) ● Protective clothing, hat, sunscreen lotion, and sunglasses ● Comfortable shoes ● Light jacket/sweater for windy or cool days ● Water bottle, Snacks ● Umbrella / raincoat if rains ● Insect repellent ● Camera (waterproof) ● Money/credit card for optional purchases |
| Other info | 【Important Post-Covid Service Information】 Please refer to https://www.grayline.com.au/ for the latest updates during the post-Covid period. ************************************************************************************************************ ● Tour －Tour not recommended for those with mobility restrictions (due to the Isle of the Dead portion). －WiFi on coach subject to coach availability. －Richmond component operates from October to April. ● Child Policy －It is Tasmanian law that infants occupy a seat. －Infants travelling on a Public Day Tour aged between 0-3 will be given an allocated seat and be seated in a Child Restraint Seat subject to availability. －Child Restraint Seats will be available for hire or the customer may supply their own. －Children aged 4-7 travelling on a Public Day Tour must be seated in an allocated seat and wear a seat belt. －Booster Seats are available as an option for hire or the customer may supply their own. －Children aged 4-7 must not travel in the first two rows of the coach on a Public Day Tour. ● General －Itineraries, prices and days of operation are subject to change or withdrawal without notice. A fuel levy may apply when world oil prices exceed the allowance in the fare. －State and territory laws require all passengers to wear seat belts in seat belt equipped vehicles. The service provider is not responsible for monitoring this requirement. －Parents, guardians or the client are required to ensure all children wear seat belts in seat belt equipped vehicles. －The service provider is not responsible for the provision, installation and securing of children and child booster seats, capsules and child restraints. Parents, guardians or the client are responsible to provide, install and secure all child restraint and booster seats. －The service provider is not responsible for the behaviour and safety of children when not accompanied by a parent or guardian. －Customers are responsible for their own physical safety at all venues and locations. －Parents or Guardians are responsible for the safety of children at all venues and locations. The service provider reserves the right to deny travel where a risk to customers, public or staff is perceived. －Passengers must be able to ensure their own safety and enjoyment on the tour (including any stops and venues visited) and passengers with special needs must be accompanied by a carer or assistant where necessary. －Passengers travelling in a wheel chair must travel in the wheel chair unless a spare coach seat is available. －Wheel chairs will only be unloaded at stops which are longer than 15 minutes. －The service provider is not responsible for the anchoring of the wheel chair. －No illicit drugs or alcohol are to be consumed on any service provider's vehicle. －Smoking is not permitted on any service provider's vehicle. －The service provider reserves the right to eject any passengers behaving in an inappropriate, offensive, intoxicated or destructive manner from the vehicle or to stop the vehicle until the relevant behaviour ceases or the situation is otherwise resolved. This may include requesting that police or other relevant authorities attend. －Passengers and the person booking are responsible for any damage they directly or indirectly cause to the vehicle. Examples of damage include vandalism, food or beverage spillage and breakage of interior or exterior fittings. －To the extent permitted by law, service provider reserves is not responsible for any damage or soiling of luggage. －The service provider is not a bailee in respect of any lost property left on service provider's vehicle and does not guarantee the security of any lost property. －The service provider recommends that all customers obtain an appropriate Travel Insurance policy. －Pending tide conditions on the river, the cruise may need to go in the opposite direction. －The service provider reserves the right to modify or cancel tours and bookings leading up to and on the day of travel due to road, weather or other operational needs warranted at the time and will always be in the best interest and safety of all clients. |
2 Overview
Sitting tranquilly amidst English oaks and gardens, Port Arthur is a harsh contrast to the beauty of the Tasman Peninsula. Rich in visual history, the Port Arthur Historic Site evokes a powerful sense of the past convict era and of early Australian settlement heritage. And on this tour, with an included walk on the Isle of the Dead, gain a more powerful insight into the personal life and struggles of the convicts.
Your journey to Port Arthur departs Hobart and crossing the Derwent River. Leaving behind the city, pass ever changing landscape as you skirt the ocean and impressive rugged coastline. At Port Arthur, take advantage of the included walking tours around the main site and Isle of the Dead. Spend time exploring the multitude of restored and ruined buildings and learn of the site's dramatic history.
Your journey to Port Arthur departs Hobart and crossing the Derwent River. Leaving behind the city, pass ever changing landscape as you skirt the ocean and impressive rugged coastline. At Port Arthur, take advantage of the included walking tours around the main site and Isle of the Dead. Spend time exploring the multitude of restored and ruined buildings and learn of the site's dramatic history.
Grand Port Arthur Full Day Tour Departs from Hobart
Port Arthur
Visiting the Historic Site of Port Arthur is an evocative experience. Being Australia's most intact convict site, you can immerse yourself in its history and roam the ruins of over 30 buildings set on beautifully landscaped grounds. This open air museum will leave you with a lasting memory of one of Australia's most significant heritage areas and a comprehensive understanding of life in a penal colony.
Highlights
- Departing Hobart view Government House, home to the governor of Tasmania
- Travel across the Tasman Bridge over the Derwent River, and into the Coal River Valley, an award winning wine producing area surrounding the historic town of Richmond (Oct - Apr).
- Enjoy an orientation drive through this quaint historic town with a short photo stop at the famous convict built Richmond Bridge (Oct to Apr)
- Continue onto the Tasman Peninsula, an area abound with natural bushland, native wildlife and amazing coastal scenery
- Skirt Norfolk Bay on the Tasman Peninsula
- Eaglehawk Neck - stunning rocky coastline
- Doo Town
- Stop in the Tasman National Park at pristine Pirates Bay, will leave you in awe of the wonderful views, rugged coastline and striking rock formations. A great photo opportunity!
- Arriving at Port Arthur you have approximately 5 hours to soak up the atmosphere of this World Heritage Site
- Visit the Interpretation Centre and follow the harrowing life of a Convict.
- Join a guided walking tour to learn about the many restored buildings and ruins
- See the Penitentiary - a one time granary and flour mill, separate prison, Commandant's House, church and more
- Enjoy a cruise on Carnarvon Bay around the Isle of the Dead
- See Port Arthur from a different perspective on an "Isle of the Dead" walking tour
- Then back to the Historic Site for free time to purchase your own lunch (own expense) and explore at your own pace.
Join a guided walking tour to learn about the many restored buildings and ruins.
Being Australia's most intact convict site, you can immerse yourself in its history and roam the ruins of over 30 buildings set on beautifully landscaped grounds.
This open air museum will leave you with a lasting memory of one of Australia's most significant heritage areas and a comprehensive understanding of life in a penal colony.
Visiting the Historic Site of Port Arthur is an evocative experience.
Rich in visual history, the Port Arthur Historic Site evokes a powerful sense of the past convict era and of early Australian settlement heritage.
Sitting tranquilly amidst English oaks and gardens, Port Arthur is a harsh contrast to the beauty of the Tasman Peninsula.
See the Penitentiary - a one time granary and flour mill, separate prison, Commandant's House, church and more.
Enjoy a cruise on Carnarvon Bay around the Isle of the Dead.
3 Policy
Cancellation Policy
● If you cancel at least 7 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is no cancellation fee.
● If you cancel between 0 and 6 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is a 100 percent cancellation fee.
● If no show, no refund.