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Grand Port Arthur with guided Isle of the Dead tour
4.7
59 Ratings
Hobart
Embark on a day-long journey from Hobart to explore Port Arthur Convict Site, Tasman National Park, and the Isle of the Dead! Perfect for all family members, the trip includes a guided stroll around Port Arthur and a picturesque boat ride to the Isle of the Dead, which offers a stunning view of the immense Devils Kitchen.
Duration:
9 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Richmond Bridge - Travel across the Tasman Bridge into the Coal River Valley then onto the historic town of Richmond. Enjoy a short photo stop at the famous convict built Richmond Bridge.
- Pirates Bay/Eaglehawk Neck - We continue on to the breathtaking Tasman Peninsula. Be in awe of the wonderful views from the Pirates Bay Lookout.
- Port Arthur Historic Site - Rich in visual history, the Port Arthur Historic Site evokes a powerful sense of a past convict era and of early Australian settlement heritage. Enjoy complimentary site talks at key locations throughout the day, entry to the Port Arthur Gallery which includes interactive displays, a cruise on Carnarvon Bay and a one hour guided walking tour on the Isle of the Dead. Ask your guide about the FREE optional Remarkable Cave tour.
- Remarkable Cave - Experience the power of this rugged coastline. Take the walkway right down the mouth of the cave and feel the power of the waves.
What's Included
- Complimentary site talks at key locations throughout the day
- Harbour Cruise at Port Arthur
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Guided Tour of the Isle of the Dead
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off (selected hotels only)
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
Location
Mona Brooke Ferry Terminal
Franklin Wharf
Brooke St Pier, 12 Franklin Wharf, Hobart TAS. Please check-in at our Day Tours desk inside the pier building.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.7
(59 Ratings)
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Melanie_r
Mar 20, 2024
Very worthwhile trip - The driver of the bus, Colin, was excellent. Very informative and amusing. We had a full day of exploring the area including Port Arthur. Excellent value for money.
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Williamj_m
Mar 8, 2024
Excellent - This was a delightful tour on a beautiful day. We would recommend it as it covered the various areas we were interest (including the Isle of the Dead) in a very comprehensive way. The driver Colin was excellent. His humour and great source of information and made the day.
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Guy_d
Feb 27, 2024
Lots to see - An enjoyable day but we wouldn't recommend the 'guided isle tour of the dead' portion as there is so much to see at port arthur
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93wilmac
Feb 12, 2024
Great Day to/from and at Grand Port Arthur - Good commentary to and from Port Arthur by our guide Phil with several stops along the journey including Tasmans Arch in the National Park. He was a fountain of information. Grand Port Arthur was a very interesting part of history and especially enjoyed Isle of the Dead Tour with guide Andrew who is an amazing ing story teller.
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Gailc612
Jan 15, 2024
A day filled with beauty, information, and fun. - Wonderful day trip to the historic and moving Port Arthur, hosted by the excellent and funny Colin, full of information and dad jokes. This was my third trip to Port Arthur and was the best. The stopover in Richmond, Dunalley, Maingon Bay, and Tasmans Arch were great as well - the Tasmanian east coast is so stunningly beautiful.
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Sally_c
Jan 9, 2024
Great day - Our driver Hugo was a great tour guide, explained so much about everything and ensured we didn’t miss out on anything.
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Cynthia_j
Dec 16, 2023
Had a ball at Port Arthur - Had a fantastic day. Port Arthur was great as a self paced tour. Isle of the Dead had some interesting insights. Phil gave us some fascinating information about Tasmania and had a never ending supply of dad jokes
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Ozzietrippers
Dec 7, 2023
Tassie Day tour well worth it! - We’ve had the best day touring a lovely part of Tasmania. Colin our guide was funny (or tried to be😂), professional and gave us some commentary along the way, but not too much, just enough to keep it light and interesting.
A very quick stop at Richmond (would have loved a little time to explore this cute town but understand time was a factor for this day trip).
The tour around Port Arthur and the cruise out to Isle of the Dead and short walking tour were all included in what we purchased.
This was a great way to enjoy a day of sightseeing without the worry of having to hire a car.
Both my husband and I would highly recommend Grayline tours and thank the team at Grayline and Port Arthur for such a great and memorable day!
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Rajnish_r
Apr 6, 2024
Lovely trip to port Arthur - Good drive ! Vibrant guide to brief all aspects . Spectacular views too .
Hobart has been a great experience and enjoyed every bit of it !
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Shirley_a
Mar 20, 2024
informative, sad history - The bus driver & his stories he had a lot of information. Sadly the boat trip didn’t happen as the lady would not let us on as we were 1 minute late
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