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2 Day Tasmanian Highlights Tour – Bruny Island & Port Arthur

Hobart, Tasmania

Join us for two of Tasmania’s best tourist attractions – The natural beauty of Bruny Island and the Historic Port Arthur penal colony.

Day 1: Bruny Island – Arguably Tasmania’s best day trip! This magical Island has a little piece of everything Tasmania has: World-class beaches, rugged coastline and native wildlife matched with the finest local produce from the ocean and the land – a tour you do not want to miss! You will see firsthand why Bruny Island is fast becoming one of Tasmania’s most popular tourist destinations. The bus departs Hobart at 7:30 AM and returns at 5:30 PM.

Day 2: The Port Arthur tour is a direct, 8 hour tour from Hobart to the Tasman Peninsula and Historic Site. You will have 4 hours to explore the rich colonial history at Port Arthur. Explore the sights of the Tasman Peninsula: Eaglehawk Neck’s Pirates Bay lookout, Dog Line Monument, Tasmanian Chocolate Foundry, Lavender Farm and Remarkable Cave. Departs Hobart at 9:30 AM.

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Day 1: Port Arthur Historic Site

Stop At: Eaglehawk Neck, Eaglehawk Neck, Tasmania
On route to Port Arthur, we will stop at Eaglehawk Neck’s Pirate Bay lookout and the Dog Line monument to soak up the scenery and have a photo opportunity or two!
Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Tasmanian Chocolate Foundry, 3 South St, Taranna TAS 7180, Australia
The next stop will have the mouths of sweet tooths watering as we visit the Tasmanian Chocolate Foundry.
Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: 6555 Arthur Hwy, Port Arthur TAS 7182, Australia
The beautiful Port Arthur Lavender Farm. Explore the unique handmade products made from Tasmanian Lavender and take a stroll around the scenic lavender trail.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Port Arthur Historic Site, Arthur Highway, Port Arthur, Tasmania 7182 Australia
Immerse yourself in the fascinating, rich and dark history of the best-preserved penal settlement in Australia. Admission is at own cost and entry fee will include a 35-minute guided walking tour and a 20-minute harbour cruise.

Stay the full 4 hours or hop back on the bus after 3 hours for one more experience: Maingon Bay and the Remarkable Cave.
Duration: 4 hours

Stop At: Remarkable Cave, Cave Road, Port Arthur, Tasmania 7182 Australia
You will be greeted with the spectacular vista of Maingon Bay. At the lookout you can take in the exceptional views of Penguin Rocks and the bay. You can then descend down the 115 steps to view the Remarkable Cave from a viewing platform where you will be surrounded by ancient sandstone cliffs
Duration: 50 minutes

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 2: Bruny Island Day Tour

Stop At: The Neck, Bruny Island, Tasmania 7150 Australia
Capture the iconic Bruny Island image atop the lookout with 360 degree of views of the Tasman Sea, Tasman peninsula, North and South Bruny Island and Mt Wellington
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Adventure Bay, Adventure Bay, Bruny Island, Tasmania
Adventure Bay beach is the perfect spot for a fresh morning swim or a chance to grab yourself a cup of coffee from the local store.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Mavista Falls, Bruny Island, Tasmania Australia
Step into this temperate rain forest and smell the clean crisp air while taking in mother natures vibes. This 20 minute return walk will give you an idea of the many environments on this magnificent Island
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Bruny Island Chocolate Company, 55 Adventure Bay Rd South Bruny National Park, South Bruny, Bruny Island, Tasmania 7150 Australia
Great stop to stock up on some sweets for the day ahead
Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Alonnah, Alonnah, Bruny Island, Tasmania
Alonnah, home to the Hotel Bruny pub which is where we will stop for lunch
Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Cape Bruny Lighthouse Tours, 1750 Lighthouse Rd, Bruny Island, Tasmania Australia
Spend 30 minutes exploring picturesque Cape Bruny with the second oldest original tower in Australia.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Bruny Island Honey, 2184 Bruny Island Main Rd, Great Bay, Bruny Island, Tasmania 7150 Australia
We take some time to stop and check out The Honey Pot where you can sample some beautiful honey or hear all about the 1000 hives on the island!
Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Bruny Island Cheese Company, 1807 Bruny Island Main Rd, Great Bay TAS 7150, Australia
Another opportunity to taste some of Bruny’s premium produce. Bruny Island Cheese Company is a great spot to grab a tasting or purchase some cheese to enjoy later on
Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Get Shucked Oyster Bar, 1735 Bruny Island Main Road, Bruny Island, Tasmania Australia
Get your hands on some of the freshest oysters you’ll ever taste!
Duration: 20 minutes

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

Location

Hobart, Tasmania

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