Port Arthur Deep History Tour｜Guided by a Convict Descendant

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Port Arthur, Australia

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8 to 9 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Port Arthur & Tasman Peninsula: A Descendant’s Perspective

Join a full-day tour led by a guide with 17 convict ancestors. This isn't a shuttle service; it’s a deep dive into the human stories of Van Diemen’s Land.

The Journey:

Richmond (30m): Explore an early convict settlement where forced labor built the iconic stone bridge and village.

The Natural Prison: Visit Pirates Bay and the Tessellated Pavement. See how Tasmania’s rugged coast acted as a physical and psychological wall.

Port Arthur (4h): Entry included. Go beyond the ruins to hear personal stories of daily routines, punishment, and survival.

Coastal Wonders (30m): Witness Tasman Arch, Devil’s Kitchen, and the Blowhole—nature’s boundaries that made escape impossible.

Lavender Farm: An optional, peaceful contrast to the peninsula's harsh history.

Ideal for travelers seeking a meaningful, narrative driven connection to the landscape.

What's Included

Port Arthur entry fee
Small group
Local Guide
Hotel pickup/drop off
Food and drinks

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

We are able to pick you up from some locations within the central Hobart area. Pick up time will fall between 7:35am to 7:50am.

You will be contacted a day before the travel date to confirm the pickup time and location.

Itinerary

Duration: 8 to 9 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Richmond

    Start with a visit to the well-preserved colonial village of Richmond to see Australia's oldest bridge and take the chance to grab coffee from the Richmond bakery.

    25 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Tessellated Pavement

    In geology and geomorphology, a tessellated pavement is a relatively flat rock surface that is subdivided into more or less regular rectangles, blocks approaching rectangles, or irregular or regular polygons by fractures, frequently systematic joints, within the rock.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Port Arthur Historic Site

    World Heritage listed Port Arthur Historic Site is the best preserved convict site in Australia, and among the most significant convict era sites worldwide.

    4 hours • Admission ticket included
  • 4
    Pirates Bay/Eaglehawk Neck

    One of the Tasman Peninsula's firest coastal lookouts is actually on the Forestier Peninsula, high on the hillsides above the Tesselated Pavement. Pirates Bay Lookout gives panoramic views down the east coast of Tasmania Peninsula and overs spectacular vistas towards Cape Hauy and Cape Pillar, which are both visible on a clear day.

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • May be operated by a multilingual guide
Supplied by iWander Tasmania

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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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