The Tasman Peninsula with Kids
The Tasman Peninsula is a surprisingly easy day out with children. There’s room to run at the Port Arthur Historic Site, a harbour cruise to enjoy from the deck, cheeky devils at the Tasmanian Devil Unzoo, and a wild coast of arches, rock pools and a cave to the sea — big drama, mostly short walks. Here’s how to shape a family day that keeps everyone happy.
Room to roam, a harbour cruise, cheeky devils and a wild coast of short walks — the peninsula is easy with kids.
What Kids Love
The Historic Site
Open grounds and gardens, plus a harbour cruise to enjoy from the deck.
Tasmanian Devil Unzoo
Meet devils and other native wildlife — a peninsula favourite.
Arch & Devils Kitchen
Big coastal drama from fenced lookouts, only short walks from the car.
Tessellated Pavement
A tile-like shore to explore for rock pools at low tide.
Tips for Family Days
- Keep walks short — the coastal lookouts are close to the car parks
- Cliffs are sheer — stay behind barriers and hold little hands near edges
- The Tessellated Pavement is best for rock pools near low tide
- The steps at Remarkable Cave are a fun, manageable adventure
- Save the after-dark ghost tour for older children
- Prefer guided? See our Tasman Peninsula tour
With Kids — FAQ
Is Port Arthur good for kids?
Yes — the open grounds and gardens give children room to roam, and the introductory harbour cruise is an easy hit. The historic site suits families; gauge the heavier history to your children’s ages.
What is there for families on the Tasman Peninsula?
Lots — the Tasmanian Devil Unzoo, the fenced coastal lookouts at Tasman Arch and the Devils Kitchen, the rock pools of the Tessellated Pavement, the stairway at Remarkable Cave and a wildlife cruise.
Are the coastal lookouts safe with children?
The main lookouts at Tasman Arch and the Devils Kitchen have fenced viewing areas, but the cliffs are sheer — keep children close, stay behind barriers and hold hands near edges.
Should young children do the ghost tour?
The after-dark ghost tour is better suited to older children and runs late; for younger families, the daytime site and cruise are the highlights. Check current details before booking.
Port Arthur, Planned Around You
The World Heritage convict site, the wild sea cliffs of the Tasman Peninsula, the Three Capes Track and the ghost tour — with the driving and bookings handled by the family that’s toured Australia since 1974.
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