About this tour
This 10.5-hour tour packs Tasmania's most distinctive attractions into a single day out of Hobart. You'll walk the clifftop path at Waterfall Bay in Tasman National Park, tour the convict ruins at Port Arthur, watch Tassie Devils feed at close quarters, and wander through the colonial streets of Richmond village. It's a brisk itinerary that trades leisurely exploration for breadth—hitting geology, wildlife, penal history and heritage architecture in one go.
Highlights
- Port Arthur Historic Site: explore the sprawling convict-era ruins
- Waterfall Bay clifftop walk with coastal drop views
- Watch Tasmanian Devils feed and snarl in real time
- Tasman Arch and Devils Kitchen rock formations
- Harbour cruise from Port Arthur wharf
- Richmond village: Georgian sandstone cottages and bridges
- Anecdotes from Eaglehawk Neck and the old Dogline checkpoint
What to expect
Expect a packed schedule with minimal downtime between stops. The Waterfall Bay walk is an easy 2km stroll but the full day demands moderate fitness for getting on and off the coach repeatedly and standing during site tours. You'll hear detailed commentary about Port Arthur's brutal penal past and convict engineering. The Devil feeding is visceral—these are apex predators, not cuddly creatures. Richmond is a brief wander through restored heritage architecture. Lunch happens at Port Arthur's facilities; pack snacks for the coach rides between locations.
Good to know
Bring only a day pack—no luggage storage available. Wear layers and sturdy walking shoes; coastal weather changes fast. The tour departs early and returns mid-evening. Food isn't included; eat at Port Arthur or bring packed meals. No airport transfers offered, so arrange separate transport to the meeting point.
Tour sold and operated by Viator via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original BugBitten summaries written by our team — not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.