Port Arthur, Richmond & Tasman Peninsula Active Day Tour

About this tour

Spend 11 hours exploring Tasmania's Tasman Peninsula on foot and by boat. Walk atop Australia's most dramatic sea cliffs, tour the Port Arthur Historic Site convict settlement, and cruise the peninsula's rugged coastline. You'll trek through Tasman National Park, visit colonial Richmond, and hear stories from guides who know the region's complex past. Small groups mean real conversation and room to move at your own pace.

Highlights

• Four-hour self-guided exploration of Port Arthur Historic Site
• Clifftop walk with Australia's highest sea-cliff views
• Tasman National Park: Devils Kitchen and Tasman Arch formations
• Stories from Pirates Bay Lookout and Eaglehawk Neck
• Harbour cruise through Port Arthur waters
• 45-minute wander through Georgian Richmond Village
• Small-group tour with professional local guides

What to expect

You'll start with a gentle 2km clifftop walk offering views across the Tasman Sea, then spend mid-morning and afternoon at Port Arthur learning about the convict era through the site's original buildings and ruins. After lunch (food available onsite), you'll explore Tasman National Park's natural landmarks—dramatic rock formations shaped by centuries of wave and wind. The day includes a harbour cruise that gets you close to the peninsula's geology and wildlife. You'll finish in Richmond, a charming village frozen in the 1820s. Expect steady walking across varied terrain; good footwear matters.

Good to know

Moderate fitness required; minimum age eight years. Day pack only, no luggage allowed. Food and drinks available for purchase but not included. Tours may cancel if minimum passenger numbers aren't met—you'd get a refund or alternative date. Weather can shift quickly on the peninsula, so bring layers and sun protection.