About this tour
This six-and-a-half-hour excursion collects you from Macquarie Wharf in Hobart and drives 90 minutes to Port Arthur Historic Site, where you'll spend up to two-and-a-half hours exploring Tasmania's convict past with a guide. On the return journey, weather and timing permitting, you'll visit a working lavender farm and artisan chocolate foundry before being delivered back to your ship by mid-afternoon.
Highlights
- Guided exploration of Port Arthur's restored colonial buildings
- Scenic drive through Tasmanian countryside to the Tasman Peninsula
- Optional stop at local lavender farm with views
- Taste Tasmanian chocolate at working foundry
- Return transport to cruise ship included
What to expect
You'll meet your driver at the wharf and travel through rolling landscape toward the peninsula's rugged coastline. At Port Arthur, your guide will walk you through the convict prison complex, cell blocks, and historical structures spanning the site's 13-hectare grounds. Allow time to wander independently and absorb the stories etched into the buildings. The café serves lunch (at your own cost). The drive back affords opportunities to spot Tasmanian wildlife and stop briefly at the lavender farm and chocolate maker if time allows. Expect moderate walking across uneven historic terrain.
Good to know
Bring comfortable walking shoes and a hat for exposed areas. The site combines paved paths and gravel sections. Lunch isn't included but the café offers options. Pick-up and drop-off times adjust to your ship's schedule. Moderate fitness required for exploring multiple buildings.
Frequently asked
- How long does Cruise Ship - Port Arthur Shore Excursion - Hobart take?
- Cruise Ship - Port Arthur Shore Excursion - Hobart runs for approximately 6h 30m.
- How much does Cruise Ship - Port Arthur Shore Excursion - Hobart cost?
- Prices start from AUD $239 per person. Final pricing varies by date, group size and any add-ons — confirmed at checkout via Viator.
- Where does Cruise Ship - Port Arthur Shore Excursion - Hobart run?
- This tour operates around Australia. Specific meeting points and pickup options are listed by the operator at checkout.
- Who runs Cruise Ship - Port Arthur Shore Excursion - Hobart?
- The tour is sold and operated by its supplier through Viator. TAS Travel earns a small commission on bookings made via the link, which keeps this site free for travellers.
- Is the tour confirmed at the listed price?
- The price shown is the operator's "from" price as of our last sync. Final price, currency conversion, group discounts and cancellation policy are confirmed at checkout — always review before paying.
Tour sold and operated by its supplier via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original TAS Travel summaries, not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.