Getting to Port Arthur
Port Arthur sits about 90 minutes south-east of Hobart on the Tasman Peninsula — an easy self-drive down the Arthur Highway, or a relaxed day tour with the driving handled.
Getting to Port Arthur
Port Arthur sits on the Tasman Peninsula, about 90 minutes south-east of Hobart. The drive is straightforward and scenic — south-east through Sorell, then down the Arthur Highway across the narrow isthmus at Eaglehawk Neck and on to the historic site. Self-drive at your own pace, or let a guided day tour handle the driving and the bookings. Here’s how to plan the trip and get around once you arrive.
Ways to Get There
From Hobart (~90 min)
South-east via Sorell and the Arthur Highway (A9), roughly 100 km to the historic site.
Day Tour from Hobart
Let someone else drive — pick-up, commentary and site entry arranged. Enquiry-based.
Eaglehawk Neck
The slender isthmus onto the peninsula, and a natural first stop for the Tessellated Pavement.
On to Three Capes
The Three Capes Track begins with a short boat trip from Port Arthur to the trailhead.
Getting Around the Peninsula
The Tasman Peninsula’s highlights are spread out, so a car gives you the freedom to link the coastal lookouts, the historic site and the wilder corners in your own time. Allow more than you think — distances feel longer on winding roads, and there’s a lot to see between Eaglehawk Neck and Remarkable Cave.
- Allow about 90 minutes each way from Hobart — more with stops
- Fuel up before you go and check current road conditions
- A car helps you reach the Tasman Arch and Devils Kitchen and Remarkable Cave
- Staying overnight lets you do the after-dark ghost tour — see where to stay
- Prefer not to drive? Try a day tour from Hobart
Want it all arranged? Call 0409 661 342 or enquire online.
Getting There — FAQ
How far is Port Arthur from Hobart?
It’s about 90 minutes’ drive south-east of Hobart — roughly 100 km via Sorell and the Arthur Highway (A9), out onto the Tasman Peninsula. It’s an easy, scenic run and a very popular day trip.
Do you need a car to visit Port Arthur?
A car makes exploring the wider Tasman Peninsula easiest, as the sights are spread out. If you’d rather not drive, a guided day tour from Hobart handles the driving and the bookings.
Can you visit Port Arthur on a day trip from Hobart?
Yes — at about 90 minutes each way it’s an easy day trip, and general admission to the Port Arthur Historic Site typically includes a harbour cruise and the grounds. To stay for the after-dark ghost tour, consider an overnight; see where to stay.
How do you get to the Three Capes Track?
The Three Capes Track starts with a short boat trip from the Port Arthur Historic Site across to the trailhead, then follows the coast on foot. Check current departure and booking details before you go.
Is there public transport to Port Arthur?
Options are limited and change with the seasons, so most visitors self-drive or join a tour. Check current timetables if you’re relying on public transport, or enquire and we’ll arrange it.
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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