About this tour
This eight-hour private charter takes you to Port Arthur, a 19th-century penal settlement turned open-air museum on Tasmania's Tasman Peninsula. Your driver-guide walks you through convict-era ruins and heritage buildings before heading back via four striking natural formations—Tasman Arch, Devils Kitchen, Blow Hole and Tessellated Pavement—that showcase the peninsula's raw coastal geology. Book three days ahead.
Highlights
- Wander convict-era ruins and heritage buildings at Port Arthur
- Learn penal settlement history from your guide
- See Tasman Arch, Devils Kitchen, Blow Hole formations
- Walk across ancient tessellated rock platform
- Private air-conditioned vehicle throughout
- UNESCO World Heritage listed site
What to expect
Your guide collects you for the drive to Port Arthur, where you'll spend several hours exploring the site independently with entry included. The museum layout is flat and manageable for most fitness levels. On the return journey, you'll stop at four natural landmarks along the peninsula's coastline—each viewpoint is short and accessible from the vehicle. Allow time at each to photograph and take in the scenery. The drive itself offers views across the Tasman Sea.
Good to know
Book at least three days ahead. Bring lunch or snacks—none are provided. Infant car seats available on request. Wear sturdy shoes for the natural sites. Weather can change quickly; bring a layer. The drive takes roughly 1.5 hours each way.
Tour sold and operated by its supplier via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original TAS Travel summaries, not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.