Tasmania

With a remarkable history and natural wonders as far as the eye can see, Tasmania is a destination that invites exploration and discovery. Tasmania’s unique history as the site of Australia’s first penal colony is laid bare across historic locations, including the legendary Port Arthur. Meanwhile, its many national parks with rugged mountains, ancient forests and beach lined coasts ensure…

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Tasmania

With a remarkable history and natural wonders as far as the eye can see, Tasmania is a destination that invites exploration and discovery. Tasmania’s unique history as the site of Australia’s first penal colony is laid bare across historic locations, including the legendary Port Arthur. Meanwhile, its many national parks with rugged mountains, ancient forests and beach lined coasts ensure…

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4 Days*

Highlights

Battery PointConstitution DockMONACascades Female FactoryRuins of Port Arthur guided tourPort Arthur ghost tour

Learning Areas

Humanities and Social Sciences

Destinations

HobartPort ArthurMount WellingtonHuon ValleyRichmond

Your Adventure

1 Travel to Tasmania
  • Driver-led Hobart sights

    Salamanca Place
    Held every Saturday from 8.30am to 3pm, Salamanca Markets hosts over stallholders representing artisans, designers and producers from all over Tasmania. Savour and delight in local delicacies while enjoying the buskers and entertainers on the street.

    Battery Point
    Once a maritime village, Battery Point is now a balance of modern chic with old world charm. See eccentric cottages and laneways, and quaint streets filled with stories of Hobart’s historic past.

    Constitution Dock
    Take your time to explore this historic area that fuses the old and new.

  • 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.
2 Port Arthur- Hobart
  • 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.
  • Mt 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..
  • Cascades Female Factory guided visit Gain an insight into the system of punishment and reform that took place at the Cascades Female Factory in the 1800's. Develop a sense of empathy for the convict women who spent time here and consider whether their punishments were befitting their crimes..
3 Hobart - Port Arthur
  • Travel to Port Arthur 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.
  • Port Arthur Historic Site guided visit

    Ruins of Port Arthur guided tour
    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.

    Port Arthur Harbour cruise
    View Southern Tasmania's most picturesque and unspoilt harbour cruising past Point Puer and the Isle of the Dead.
  • 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.
4 Return home
  • Travel to Hobart Travel to Hobart via Devils Kitchen, Tasman Arch, Blow Hole and Tessellated Pavement.
  • Return home Depart Hobart and begin your journey home.

Travel Time

Getting there… Take your pick! We offer flexible travel options to and from your destination.

  • Return coach
  • Return air
  • Return sea
  • A combination of the above

*Depending on the type of transport you select, your tour duration may vary. Talk to our team for travel times from your departing location.

If you have a set duration we can tailor a tour to meet your needs and time-frame.

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