Port Arthur Day Tour
Head southeast to the Tasman Peninsula and the World Heritage Port Arthur convict site — about 90 minutes from Hobart, with the driving handled and an optional Richmond stop.
Port Arthur Day Tour
Head southeast to the Tasman Peninsula and the Port Arthur Historic Site — Australia’s most famous convict settlement and a World Heritage site — on a guided day from Hobart, about 90 minutes away with the driving handled. Explore the sandstone ruins and haunting grounds by the water, and add the Georgian village of Richmond on the way if you like. Family-owned since 1974, tailored and quoted per enquiry.
What You’ll See
Port Arthur Historic Site
Sandstone ruins and grounds of Australia’s best-known convict settlement.
Tasman Peninsula
Dramatic coastline and lookouts on the drive down and back.
Richmond Village
The 1823 bridge and old gaol in a Georgian village, a natural stop en route.
The Driving
Pick-up and the ~90-minute run each way, so you can just take it in.
Good to Know
- A full day — about 90 minutes each way, plus time on site
- Add Richmond or the peninsula’s coastal lookouts if you like
- Private and tailored to your group and interests
- Pick-up from your accommodation or a cruise terminal
- Want the history first? See convict Hobart
Tell us your dates and group. Call 0409 661 342 or enquire online.
Port Arthur Day Tour — FAQ
What does the Port Arthur day tour include?
A guided day to the Tasman Peninsula and the Port Arthur Historic Site — Australia’s best-known convict settlement and a World Heritage site — with the driving handled and, if you like, a stop at the Georgian village of Richmond on the way. Tailored and quoted per enquiry — get in touch.
How far is Port Arthur from Hobart?
About 90 minutes’ drive southeast onto the Tasman Peninsula. It’s an easy, popular day trip — we handle the driving so you can take in the coastal scenery along the way.
Can you stop at Richmond on the way?
Yes — the historic village of Richmond, with its 1823 bridge (the oldest surviving in Australia) and old gaol, makes a natural stop and can be built into the day. Tell us and we’ll shape the route.
How long is the day?
It’s a full day — the drive each way plus time to explore Port Arthur, and more if you add Richmond or the peninsula’s coastal lookouts. We confirm timing when you enquire.
How much does the tour cost?
Because every trip is tailored to your group and inclusions, we quote per enquiry rather than list fixed prices. Site entry fees change too — tell us your plans for a current quote.
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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