Grand Port Arthur Day Tour
Free Courtesy Pick-up
Day Tour 784 between 1/4/2012 to 31/3/2013
Adults $134.00
Children $67.00
Description
Rich in visual history, the Port Arthur Historic Site evokes a powerful sense of our past convict era and of early Australian settlement heritage. Sitting tranquilly amidst English oaks and gardens, Port Arthur is a harsh contrast to the beauty of the Tasman Peninsula.
Included In Price
Guided tour of Port Arthur, harbour cruise, guided tour of Isle of the Dead and Port Arthur admission
Highlights:
- Aquatic Centre and Royal Botanic Gardens
- Government House
- Cross the Tasman Bridge
- Head out on the Tasman Highway over the Pitwater Causeway onto Forestier Peninsula
- Pristine Pirates Bay
- Eaglehawk Neck
- Skirt Norfolk Bay on the Tasman Peninsula
- Find out what's unique about Doo Town
- Port Arthur - historic convict site
- Take a cruise on Carnarvon Bay around the Isle of the Dead
- See Port Arthur from a different perspective on an "Isle of the Dead" walking tour
- Take a guided walking tour of historic Port Arthur with access to over 30 restored buildings and ruins
- See the Penitentiary - a one time granary and flour mill, the separate prison, the Commandant's House, the church and more
- Visit highlights of Tasman National Park
- Wonder at the spectacle of Tasman Arch
- Superb views of the rugged coastline
- Be amazed at the magnitude of the Devil's Kitchen.
Location
Port Arthur, Tasmania, Australia
Participant Guidelines
Bring good walking shoes, warm clothing and wet weather apparel.
Price Valid For
Per person (Prices valid 1/4/2012 to 31/3/2013)
Booking Notes
Operates 8:15am DAILY except Saturday from October 1 through to April 30.
Operates 9:15am DAILY except Saturday May 1 through to September 30.
Tours return 5:00pm.
Does not operate Christmas Day
Children aged 4-14 are eligible to receive a 50% discount off Adult fares unless otherwise stated (15 and over is an adult. Under 4 is free).
Note: This tour does not include audio guide and lunch.
Departure Time
8:15am
Session Length
Full day
