- Arrive in Hobart
- Travel to Port Arthur via Devils Kitchen, Tasman Arch, Tessellated Pavement and Blow Hole Stop along the way to visit the vast array of natural sites and unusual geological formations within the Tasman National Park.
- Port Arthur ghost tour Join Port Arthur's black-cloaked guides and venture out into the night by lamplight to hear vivid stories of strange occurrences that have been reported here.
Port Arthur and Hobart
Tasmania boasts a captivating blend of rich history and breathtaking natural beauty, making it a haven for exploration and discovery. Delve into Australia’s convict history at Port Arthur, and uncover the vibrant charm of Hobart, surrounded by rugged mountains, pristine coastlines, and lush wilderness.
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Port Arthur and Hobart
Tasmania boasts a captivating blend of rich history and breathtaking natural beauty, making it a haven for exploration and discovery. Delve into Australia’s convict history at Port Arthur, and uncover the vibrant charm of Hobart, surrounded by rugged mountains, pristine coastlines, and lush wilderness.
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Humanities and Social Sciences
Destinations
Port ArthurHobart
Your Adventure
- Port Arthur Historic Site guided visit and cruise Hear stories of life at Port Arthur and consider whether the settlement was a place of punishment, reform, or both, during visits to the Waterfront, the Penitentiary Precinct, the Hospital and the Separate Prison. View Southern Tasmania's most picturesque and unspoilt harbour cruising past Point Puer and the Isle of the Dead.
- Travel to Hobart via Richmond Travel through Richmond and stop at one of its most famous landmarks, the Richmond Bridge. Walk across this Australian National Heritage site and admire the historical and architectural stone archways, built by convicts in 1823-1825. Before your journey continues, fuel up at the very popular Richmond Bakery, famous for its scallop pies - or taste some delicious ice-cream at Sweat and Treats.
- Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary guided visit Visit the wombat, devil and koala enclosures on a tour led by the Sanctuary's keepers, who share with you their passion and concern for Tasmanian wildlife. See the Tasmanian devil eat a snack - and learn about their quirky personalities, the threats they face, and the efforts to help protect them.
- Mount Wellington excursion Journey to the summit of Mt Wellington and take in the panoramic views over Hobart, towards the east coast, and to the west over the World Heritage Area of southern Tasmania.
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Huon Valley Excursion
Tahune Airwalk guided visit
Discover the famous Tahune AirWalk, an elevated walkway 30 metres above the forest floor, and 50 metres above the Huon River with spectacular views of the World Heritage Area. - Driver-led Hobart sights Salamanca Place, Battery Point, Constitution Dock
- Ferry ride to MONA MONA was originally created to be approached by water. Enjoy a direct ferry ride from Brooke Street Pier to MONA.
- MONA visit Explore more than 2000 artworks, antiquities and ethnographic pieces at this unconventional and unforgettable museum.
- Departing today: Travel to Launceston via Ross
- Cataract Gorge Reserve visit Step into nature and explore walking tracks along the river, see swimming pools and the world’s longest single span chairlift, and take in the breathtaking panoramic views from the Alexandra Suspension Bridge.
- Cataract Gorge Chairlift (one-way ride) View and photograph the spectacular views of the ancient rock gorge. The chairlift was built in 1972 and spans 457 metres of the natural basin.
- Depart Launceston
- Tour extension: Travel to Launceston via Mt Field National Park
- Russell Falls visit Take a short walk through the beautiful rainforest to Tasmania's most iconic waterfall, Russell Falls.
- Cataract Gorge Reserve visit Step into nature and explore walking tracks along the river, see swimming pools and the world’s longest single span chairlift, and take in the breathtaking panoramic views from the Alexandra Suspension Bridge.
- Cataract Gorge Chairlift - one-way ride View and photograph the spectacular views of the ancient rock gorge. The chairlift was built in 1972 and spans 457 metres of the natural basin.
- Cradle Mountain National Park excursion Found at the heart of the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area, there is an abundance of nature and wildlife waiting to be discovered. From moss-covered ancient rainforests and deep river gorges, to a huge array of walking tracks providing an opportunity to encounter Tasmanian devils, quolls, platypus, echidna and wombats.
- Mole Creek Caves guided visit Ascend the stairway into the magnificent cavern and take in the stunning delicate formations and beautiful colours. Dotted throughout the cave, see the luminescent sparkle of glow worms which are actually the larvae of a primitive fly.
- Depart Launceston
Getting there and back – your way!
Choose the travel option that best suits your group:
- Air/Air: Perfect if you’re short on time – fly to Tasmania and back!
- Air/Ferry: Add some adventure – fly to Tasmania and enjoy a scenic ferry ride home!
Please note, your tour duration may vary depending on your chosen transportation. Feel free to reach out to our team for detailed travel times from your departure location.
