About this tour
This six-and-a-half-hour excursion collects you from Macquarie Wharf in Hobart and drives 90 minutes to Port Arthur Historic Site, where you'll spend up to two-and-a-half hours exploring Tasmania's convict past with a guide. On the return journey, weather and timing permitting, you'll visit a working lavender farm and artisan chocolate foundry before being delivered back to your ship by mid-afternoon.
Highlights
- Guided exploration of Port Arthur's restored colonial buildings
- Scenic drive through Tasmanian countryside to the Tasman Peninsula
- Optional stop at local lavender farm with views
- Taste Tasmanian chocolate at working foundry
- Return transport to cruise ship included
What to expect
You'll meet your driver at the wharf and travel through rolling landscape toward the peninsula's rugged coastline. At Port Arthur, your guide will walk you through the convict prison complex, cell blocks, and historical structures spanning the site's 13-hectare grounds. Allow time to wander independently and absorb the stories etched into the buildings. The café serves lunch (at your own cost). The drive back affords opportunities to spot Tasmanian wildlife and stop briefly at the lavender farm and chocolate maker if time allows. Expect moderate walking across uneven historic terrain.
Good to know
Bring comfortable walking shoes and a hat for exposed areas. The site combines paved paths and gravel sections. Lunch isn't included but the café offers options. Pick-up and drop-off times adjust to your ship's schedule. Moderate fitness required for exploring multiple buildings.
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