Port Arthur On Your Own
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Port
Hobart, Tasmania, Australia
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Activity Level
Moderate
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Excursion Type
23,All
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Wheelchair Accessible
No
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Starting At
$159.95
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
8 Hours
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Meals Included
Meals not included
This transfer may suit you if you would like to explore mostly on your own.
Board a motorcoach for a panoramic drive along the wild and scenic Tasman Peninsula. You'll stop at the lookout at Pirates Bay for a commanding view of Eaglehawk Neck and the peninsula's stunning east coast.
Crossing Eaglehawk Neck -- the isthmus that is the natural gateway to the peninsula -- you’ll reach infamous Port Arthur and explore on your own. From the 1830s to the 1870s, more than 12,000 convicts passed through this correctional facility. The Visitor Center provides a behind-the-scenes look at the penal colony's grisly history. Explore the open-air ruins and more than 30 restored buildings, which include the Commandant's house and Smith O'Brien's house.
Outside, wander through the early colonial gardens, which have been beautifully restored.Time permitting, you may have a chance to board the mv Marana for a harbor cruise.
Heading back to Hobart, you’ll pause to admire some interesting landforms -- either the Tessellated Pavement, Tasman's Arch, or the blowhole and the Devil's Kitchen.
Notes:
Guide service, taxi transfers, additional historic site tours and lunch are not included in the transfer price. It is your responsibility to be at the pick-up point at the given return time. An English-speaking escort will be aboard the transfer motorcoach to answer questions en route. Bring local currency, as many vendors do not accept credit cards or US dollars. Travel time to Port Arthur is approximately 1.5 hours each way. Terrain includes stairs or a ramp to access the ruins, even and uneven pathways, grass, and uneven terrain. Some of the ruins have cobblestones, uneven flooring and steps, and narrow doorways. Tour does not operate on holidays. Wear comfortable walking shoes.