Port Arthur, Richmond & Tasman Peninsula Active Day Tour
Overview
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11 hours
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Join us for a fun and action-packed day out on the Tasman Peninsula. Take a jaw-dropping walk along Australia’s highest sea cliffs before discovering the dark history of Port Arthur Historic Site. Explore with our Tour Guides as we enjoy a variety of activities, walks, sightseeing, history, and so much more!
Highlights
• Visit Port Arthur Historic Site (4 hours)
• Photograph spectacular views from the Waterfall Bay Cliff Top Walk (easy grade 2km)
• See the Tasman National Park highlights – Devils Kitchen & Tasman Arch
• Enjoy the stories from Pirates Bay Lookout, Eaglehawk Neck & The “Dogline”
• Visit historic Richmond Village (45 mins)
Additional Info
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Minimum age is 8 years
A small amount of walking is involved; a suitable level of general health and fitness and physical abilities is essential
Tour operator provides accurate interpretation, and keeps wildlife disturbance to a minimum by viewing from appropriate distances and informing guests how to view wildlife with patience and respect. Activities are always confined to tracks and boardwalks to minimize negative impacts
Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there is not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
What To Expect
Tasman Bay National Park Lookout
Today is action packed and fast paced, so we make an early start from Hobart and drive directly to the stunning Tasman Peninsula. This area has amazing history, fascinating stories, and spectacular scenery. It is also home to Australia’s highest sea cliffs. We enjoy the panoramic views of the area from Pirates Bay Lookout which provides a great vantage here of the surrounding area. Passing through Eaglehawk Neck and “The Dogline” our Tour Guides will share with you some amazing history and stories of the area. Then we begin one of Tasmania’s “Great Short Walks”. We follow a spectacular track, of around 2 km’s along the Waterfall Bay cliff top. The walk takes around 45-60 minutes, is undulating, but categorised as an easy walk. The track concludes at the remarkable rock formations of Tasman Arch and Devil’s Kitchen.
Then we begin one of Tasmania’s “Great Short Walks”. We follow a spectacular track, of around 2 km’s along the Waterfall Bay cliff top. The walk takes around 45-60 minutes, is undulating, but categorised as an easy walk.
Options
Port Arthur Day Tour
4 Hr visit to Port Arthur Historic site with Harbour Cruise and guided walk of Port Arthur and visit to Richmond Village and Historic Bridge
What‘s Included
Port Arthur Historic Site entrance fee
Small, friendly groups
Professional Tour Guides & interpretation
Tasman National Park fees
Port Arthur Harbor Cruise
Food and drinks (there will be an opportunity to purchase on tour)
No luggage onboard, only your day pack
No airport drop offs
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
163 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Unforgettable day in Tasmania
idetorresmd,Jun 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a lovely day. Patrick was our tour guide and driver and he was extremely organized and caring. We had a magnificent day. Adding the unzoo experience is highly recommended as well.
Great fun!
Anne C,Apr 11, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It was a great experience. Our guide was fantastic. She was very knowledgable. Loved the Tasmanian UnZoo.
Port Arthur trip
Chidvilas V,Mar 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Its a good experience. Needs lot of walking though to cover port arthur and other walking trails. My guide shared good information and spooky stories about the convicts..😅
Great day trip
Geoffrey B,Mar 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Pleasant bus ride stopping for mid morning break. Dave did a great job telling us about the area and stories to entertain us. Tours were great, loved the short stop at the arch and Richmond.
Great day out with a nice small group feel
BettinaSydney,Feb 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Great day in Port Arthur. Could have done with another hour at Port Arthur and a quick stop at the lavender shop. While the minibus was average, it was great to be in a smaller group and the fellow-explorers were lovely.
A great day out.
Peter R,Jan 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great day out, interesting cliff top, woodland walk with many look out stops, we saw wallabies, a bandicoot and many birds. Port Arthur was very historically interesting and an impressive site. Heather, our guide, was very knowledgeable and organised,
Highly recommend
Tracy B,Jan 9, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00David was very knowledgeable and entertaining. Great tour with good site seeing. Amazing views on walk and includes Richmond village.
A marvellous time thanks to a fully engaged guide
O2086GGrobm,Dec 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We went to Port Arthur via Tasman National Park and the unZoo followed by a return trip via Richmond, and had a spectacular time thanks to our incredibly knowledgeable, funny and personable tour guide with Tours Tasmania: Ian, an Arsenal-supporting (only just tolerable) former history teacher. He was brilliant. I learned more about Tasmania than I possibly could have imagined, from the flora and fauna and sea tides and the impact of climate change on all of the above to the colourful and ribald parts of the convict era and much more besides. His passion for the subject matter shone through and was infectious. Highly, highly recommended. Six stars.
Wonderful day....
Michelle c,Nov 13, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Wonderful day. Ran so smoothly. Perfect amount of time everywhere we went. Heather was interesting to listen to and kept us well informed and looked after all day and helped us with questions even before we asked them lol!
Learnt a lot and very enjoyable day
van20152015,Oct 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great Day with Ian , our guide who was very knowledgeable and entertaining . The penitentiary was interesting as was the UnZoo and the other sights along the way . A full and entertaining day !
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