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Things to do in Port Arthur

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Top 14 things to do in Port Arthur

  1. Private Transfer from Arthur Cruise Port to Hobart city hotels, Port Arthur01

    1. Private Transfer from Arthur Cruise Port to Hobart city hotels

    1.3 hoursFrom₹11,816/ person
    Free cancellationInstant confirmation

    Book your Private Transfer from Port Arthur Cruise Port to Hobart city hotels f or any address. Don't go through all the hassle of waiting in a long taxi or shared shuttle queues and use our private, door to door airport transfer. We will contact you immediately after your booking to confirm it and will request any missed details of your trip if any. One day before the trip, you will receive the phone number of your driver for your convenience. Your driver will be waiting for you at a scheduled time and you will travel comfortably to your destination. Meeting with a Nameplate No Hidden Charges Door-to-door Service

  2. Private Transfer from Port Arthur Port to Launceston City Hotels, Port Arthur02

    2. Private Transfer from Port Arthur Port to Launceston City Hotels

    3 hoursFrom₹54,764/ person
    Free cancellationInstant confirmation

    Book your Private Transfer from Port Arthur Cruise Port to Launceston city hotels or any addres. Don't go through all the hassle of waiting in a long taxi or shared shuttles queues and use our private, door to door port/city transfer. Your driver will be waiting for you at a scheduled time and you will travel comfortably to your destination. • Meeting with a Nameplate • Door-to-door Service • No Hidden Charges • Clean cars & Professional drivers

  3. Private Transfer from Port Arthur Port to Launceston Airport(LST), Port Arthur03

    3. Private Transfer from Port Arthur Port to Launceston Airport(LST)

    3.2 hoursFrom₹54,764/ person
    Free cancellationInstant confirmation

    Book your Private Transfer from Port Arthur Cruise Port to Launceston Airport (LST). Don't go through all the hassle of waiting in a long taxi or shared shuttles queues and use our private, door to door airport/port transfer. Your driver will be waiting for you at a scheduled time and you will travel comfortably to your destination. • Meeting with a Nameplate • We track your Flight • Door-to-door Service • No Hidden Charges • Clean cars & Professional drivers

  4. Private Transfer from Arthur Cruise Port to Hobart Airport (HBA), Port Arthur04

    4. Private Transfer from Arthur Cruise Port to Hobart Airport (HBA)

    1.2 hoursFrom₹11,816/ person
    Free cancellationInstant confirmation

    Book your Private Transfer from Port Arthur Cruise Port to Hobart International Airport (HBA). Don't go through all the hassle of waiting in a long taxi or shared shuttles queues and use our private, door to door port/airport transfer. Your driver will be waiting for you at a scheduled time and you will travel comfortably to your destination. • Meeting with a Nameplate • We track your Flight • Door-to-door Service • No Hidden Charges • Clean cars & Professional drivers

  5. 90 minute Cape Raoul Cruise and Port Arthur Historic Site entry, Port Arthur05

    5. 90 minute Cape Raoul Cruise and Port Arthur Historic Site entry

    5.0· 13 reviews4 hoursFrom₹13,286/ person
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    Explore the spectacular coastline from Port Arthur Historic Site to Cape Raoul. With soaring sea cliffs and monumental rock formations, the Tasman National Park is a coastal wonderland. Here the waters of the Tasman Sea collide with the towering ancient cliffs of the Tasman Peninsula, creating dramatic caves and arches, ending spectacularly at Cape Raoul, its dolerite columns like steps down into the ocean waters. The 90 minute wilderness cruise goes beyond the Port Arthur Historic Site to take in the cliffs, caves, arches and white sand beaches of the Tasman Peninsula to Cape Raoul. Cruise past significant historical sites like Point Puer and Isle of the Dead before marvelling at the gorgeous white sands of Safety Cove, and the tall dunes of Crescent Bay. Mt Brown provides a stunning backdrop as we cruise to Cape Raoul. Keep an eye out for the cheeky Australia fur seals that lounge at the base of the Cape Raoul. Your ticket includes entry to the Port Arthur Historic Site.

  6. Bruny Island Essential Explorer with Lighthouse Day Tour, Port Arthur06

    6. Bruny Island Essential Explorer with Lighthouse Day Tour

    5.0· 4 reviews10 hoursFrom₹12,954/ person
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    Join Bruny Island Safaris for a full-day tour of Bruny Island from Hobart. Your tour includes National Park entry fees, return ferry fares and an exclusive guided tour of Cape Bruny Lighthouse. Spend time exploring the Cape Bruny Lighthouse Museum before a guided tour of the only Lighthouse open in Southern Tasmania. Learn about the incredible history of the area from our Bruny Island Lighthouse guide and enjoy the views from the Lighthouse balcony. Climb the stairs to the Truganini Lookout at The Neck for amazing views of Bruny Island. Your tour also includes time at Two Tree Point, a drive through Adventure Bay in search of the famous white wallaby and a stop at the iconic Bruny Island Bread Fridges. In the afternoon, you will have free time in Lunawanna, where you can purchase lunch at the local cafe. After lunch, we will visit some of the top food producers on the island, including Get Shucked Oysters, Bruny Island Cheese Co., Bruny Island Honey and Bruny Island Chocolate Co.

  7. Port Arthur Deep History Tour|Guided by a Convict Descendant, Port Arthur07

    7. Port Arthur Deep History Tour|Guided by a Convict Descendant

    4.9· 32 reviewsFrom₹13,216/ person
    Free cancellationInstant confirmation

    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.

  8. Tasman Peninsula full day kayaking tour, Port Arthur08

    8. Tasman Peninsula full day kayaking tour

    4.9· 48 reviews10 hoursFrom₹19,580/ person
    Free cancellationInstant confirmationLikely to sell out

    Get up-close and personal with the southern hemisphere’s highest sea cliffs and resident Australian fur seals. At sea level you’ll truly appreciate the scale of Australia’s highest sea cliffs, gazing up at 200-metre-high fluted rock formations, peering into natural sea caves, photographing the towering Candlestick, and searching for climbers on the Totem Pole - a sheer column famed amongst thrill-seeking rock climbers.

  9. Tasman Peninsula Wilderness Cruise from Port Arthur, Port Arthur09

    9. Tasman Peninsula Wilderness Cruise from Port Arthur

    4.9· 302 reviews3 hoursFrom₹13,286/ person
    Free cancellationLikely to sell out

    Take Robert Pennicott’s award winning three hour Tasman Island Cruise along the spectacular coastline between Eaglehawk Neck and Port Arthur.  See the highest vertical sea cliffs in the Southern Hemisphere, enter deep sea caves observe rich wildlife such as seals, dolphins, sea eagles and albatross.  Departs daily (except Christmas Day) all year round from Port Arthur.

  10. Coal River Wine Hopper, Port Arthur10

    10. Coal River Wine Hopper

    4.9· 63 reviews7 hoursFrom₹6,154/ person
    Free cancellationInstant confirmationLikely to sell out

    Visit seven iconic destinations, including Riverdale Estate, Coal Valley Vineyard, and Pooley's Vineyard. Indulge in wine and local produce tastings, showcasing Tasmania's status as a world-class food and wine destination. Flexible hop-on, hop-off schedule with hourly pickups, allowing you to tailor your day to your preferences. Enjoy extended stops, like a 2-hour lunch break, at your favorite venues. Discover Tasmania’s colonial past in Richmond, paired with the modern vibrancy of its culinary scene. Convenient return to Hobart by late afternoon, ensuring a relaxing and enjoyable day. Travel in comfort while we handle the logistics, so you can focus on the experience.

  11. Bruny Island Food, Sightseeing, Guided Lighthouse Tour & Lunch, Port Arthur11

    11. Bruny Island Food, Sightseeing, Guided Lighthouse Tour & Lunch

    4.8· 3120 reviews10 hoursFrom₹19,528/ person
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    Discover the best of Bruny Island on this all-inclusive Food, Sightseeing and Lighthouse Full-Day Tour, departing Hobart daily. Your day tour includes a guided tour of Cape Bruny Lighthouse, exclusive to Bruny Island Safaris. Enjoy Bruny Island oysters, cheeses and freshly baked bread for Morning Tea on the beach before a day of sightseeing and fascinating stories from your tour guide. Take in the views from the Truganini Lookout at The Neck and other scenic lookouts throughout the day. Tastings of honey, chocolate and fudge are also included at Bruny Island Chocolate Co and Bruny Island Honey. This tour is the perfect well-rounded experience of Bruny Island, highlighting the incredible scenery, wildlife, history and tasty local produce. Our own Managing Director, Craig Parsey, spent some of his childhood at Cape Bruny Lighthouse when his father was the Lighthouse Keeper. Our tours have been designed by Craig, providing a true local insight into Bruny Island.

  12. Shore Excursion - Port Arthur - Tasman Peninsula, Port Arthur12

    12. Shore Excursion - Port Arthur - Tasman Peninsula

    4.8· 54 reviews3 hoursFrom₹6,923/ person
    Free cancellationInstant confirmationLikely to sell out

    Thinking about exploring beyond the historic site? Our three-hour tour will give you a taste of everything the Tasmanian Peninsula is known and loved for.

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The activities ranked above are sorted by traveller rating and review count — start with the top 3 if you're short on time. Port Arthur is strongest on heritage walks, food tours and outdoor day trips; the listicle covers all three categories. Most experiences are 3–6 hours and can be combined with a morning visit to a landmark.

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