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Port Arthur Historic Site, Tasman peninsula and Richmond Historic Town Day Tour

Hobart, Tasmania

Step inside Australia’s most intact and evocative convict site at World Heritage-listed Port Arthur Historic Site. Unravel the dark history of hardship and punishment as you wander through the ruins and preserved buildings of Port Arthur. Enjoy a short harbour cruise around the Isle of the Dead and Point Puer, the site of the English colonies first boy’s prison.

Get out the camera as we see the extraordinary rock formations on the dramatic coastline of the Tasman Peninsula. The natural beauty of this region will linger with you forever. We visit the famous Eaglehawk Neck, Blowhole, Tasman Arch, and Devil’s Kitchen. Plenty of Instaworthy moments! The convict story continues when we head to the pretty historic village of Richmond. See the oldest convict-constructed sandstone bridge, browse through antique shops, and call into the oldest Catholic Church in Australia. Oh, and there’s an old-school lolly shop for those with a sweet tooth.

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Stop At: Tessellated Pavement, 380 Pirates Bay Dr, Eaglehawk Neck, Tasmania 7179 Australia

The tessellated pavement is nothing shy of stunning, take a short walk down to the waters edge at Pirates Bay, Eaglehawk Neck and soak in the strange natural beauty that is the tessellated pavement.

Note: The rest of the tour duration is spent for transport to get from one place to the other

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Blow Hole, 336 Blowhole Rd Eaglehawk Neck, Tasmania, Eaglehawk Neck, Tasmania 7179 Australia

Stop again briefly to take in another one of Tasman peninsulas’ incredible natural beauties. There’s no wonder the blow hole is a popular sight to see, Eaglehawk Necks’ coastline is incredible!

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Devils Kitchen, 31 Tasmans Arch Rd, Eaglehawk Neck TAS 7179, Australia

We arrive at Tasman Arch Carpark and you will have the option to take a short 5 minute walk to the Beautiful Devils Kitchen. You won’t be disappointed by the stunning sea cliffs before you.

Duration: 25 minutes

Stop At: Port Arthur Historic Site, Arthur Highway, Port Arthur, Tasmania 7182 Australia

Discover the fascinating convict history at Port Arthur. With access to over 30 buildings, there’s so much to explore. Take the self-guided audio tour around the historic site, and enjoy the harbour cruise out to Point Puer and Isle of the Dead.

Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes

Stop At: Port Arthur Lavender, 6555 Arthur Hwy, Port Arthur TAS 7182, Australia

If you wish, we will stop briefly at the Lavender Farm for a takeaway lunch before heading to Richmond. Port Arthur Lavender Farm is Family owned and operated, and they take pride in hand harvesting their 7 hectares of lavender, which overlooks the beautiful Long Bay.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Richmond, Richmond, Clarence, Greater Hobart, Tasmania

This pretty village offers insight into early convict days with elegant Georgian architecture, a convict-constructed sandstone bridge and the oldest Catholic Church in Australia.

Duration: 1 hour 40 minutes

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Hobart, Tasmania

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