Tasman Peninsula Day Trip
About 90 minutes southeast of Hobart — Australia’s most famous convict history at Port Arthur, framed by towering sea cliffs, coastal arches and a wild southern shore.
Tasman Peninsula Day Trip
About 90 minutes southeast of Hobart, the Tasman Peninsula pairs Australia’s most famous convict history with some of its most dramatic coast. The centrepiece is the Port Arthur Historic Site, a hauntingly beautiful World Heritage-listed penal settlement, framed by towering sea cliffs, the Tasman Arch, Devils Kitchen and the Remarkable Cave. Add a wilderness cruise beneath the cliffs and you have a big, memorable day. Here’s how to plan it.
What to See & Do
Port Arthur
Australia’s best-known convict site, sobering and beautifully set.
Sea Cliffs & Arches
Towering dolerite cliffs, the Tasman Arch and Devils Kitchen.
Remarkable Cave
A sea cave and boardwalk lookout on the wild southern shore.
Wilderness Cruise
Cliffs, sea caves and fur seals from the water — weather permitting.
Tasman Peninsula Tips
- Allow a full day — about 90 minutes each way
- Give Port Arthur several hours — check current opening and tickets
- Add a coastal stop or two rather than rushing everything
- Book a wilderness cruise ahead — it’s weather-dependent
- Prefer guided? See our Port Arthur day tour
Tasman Peninsula — FAQ
How far is the Tasman Peninsula from Hobart?
Port Arthur, on the Tasman Peninsula, is around 90 minutes’ drive southeast of Hobart. It’s a full-day trip, with dramatic coastal stops along the way and time to explore the historic site.
What is there to see on the Tasman Peninsula?
The Port Arthur Historic Site, towering dolerite sea cliffs — some of the tallest in the Southern Hemisphere — and coastal features such as the Tasman Arch, Devils Kitchen and the Remarkable Cave. Wildlife cruises also run from the peninsula.
What is the Port Arthur Historic Site?
Port Arthur is Australia’s best-known convict site, a sobering and beautifully set World Heritage-listed penal settlement. Allow several hours, and check current opening details and ticketing before you go.
Can you do the Tasman Peninsula as a day trip?
Yes — it’s a comfortable day from Hobart at about 90 minutes each way. Focus on Port Arthur plus a couple of coastal stops rather than trying to see everything in one day.
Are there cruises on the Tasman Peninsula?
Yes — wilderness and wildlife cruises run beneath the peninsula’s giant sea cliffs, past sea caves and fur-seal colonies. They’re weather-dependent and popular, so book ahead and check current operators.
Hobart, Planned Around You
MONA and Salamanca, kunanyi / Mount Wellington, Bruny Island and the whisky bars — with the driving and bookings handled by the family that’s toured Australia since 1974.
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