Port Arthur Historic Site church ruins with stone arches and spires, Tasmania.
Visitors walking towards Port Arthur Historic Site, Tasmania.
Visitors examining historical timeline at Port Arthur Historic Site exhibit.

Hobart to Port Arthur Bus Service with Port Arthur Historic Site

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Duration: Flexible (up to 10 hours)

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Visit the renowned Port Arthur site from Hobart, and explore the historic landmark at your own pace. With round-trip transfers included, enjoy a seamless and hassle-free experience.

Explore the top attraction of Tasmania, the Port Arthur Historic Site.

Enjoy a hassle-free transfer to the attraction in an air-conditioned bus.

Learn about some important landmarks on the way from Hobart to Port Arthur from your friendly driver.

Discover the nooks and crannies of Port Arthur, now considered an open-air museum, at your own pace.

Air-conditioned transport during the tour

Food and drinks

Tour guide

Port Arthur admission fee

Port Arthur Historic Site church ruins with stone arches and spires, Tasmania.

Port Arthur Historic Site church ruins with stone arches and spires, Tasmania.

Your experience will start at 10:30 AM from the pickup point. You will travel in a comfortable air-conditioned bus during the 1.5 hour trip to Port Arthur. The friendly driver will fill you in on some of the important landmarks along the way, and tell you a few stories of the area. On reaching the destination at 12:00 PM, you will have 4 hours to explore the area.

Famous for being a convict settlement, Port Arthur is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and covers an area of 146 hectares. There are numerous landmarks in the area, such as the convict-built church, the church of Point Peur, and the Prison Colony Site, which are a must-see. There are numerous guided walking tours that take place in this time slot, which you can opt for. You can also choose to take a relaxing cruise to the Isle of the Dead. A walking tour is available at 12:30 PM and a harbor cruise at 1:40 PM. Be sure to book in advance if you would like to experience these tours.

Visitors walking towards Port Arthur Historic Site, Tasmania.

Visitors walking towards Port Arthur Historic Site, Tasmania.

Visitors examining historical timeline at Port Arthur Historic Site exhibit.

Visitors examining historical timeline at Port Arthur Historic Site exhibit.

Timings

  • From 19th September 2021: Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday
  • 10:30 AM onwards

COVID Safety Information

  • All areas that customers frequently touch are sanitized.
  • Contactless payments and online bookings are required.
  • Guests may/may not be subject to temperature checks beforehand.
  • All guests must bring along face masks for safety.
  • The number of visitors has been limited to reduce crowds.
  • It is recommended to maintain social distancing with other guests (2 meters apart).
  • Regularly sanitize your hands. Sanitizers are available upon request.

Important Information

  • Dress in comfortable and layered clothing.
  • Be sure to bring a raincoat rather than an umbrella, since it gets quite windy.
  • Please wear comfortable walking shoes since there is a fair amount of walking.
  • Be sure to wear sunscreen and a hat since it can get quite sunny in the afternoons.

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FAQs

The service includes air-conditioned transport during the tour.
The service runs on Sundays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays starting from 10:30 AM onwards.
Port Arthur, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, was famous as a convict settlement with landmarks like the convict-built church, Point Puer Church, and Prison Colony Site.
The experience starts at 10:30 AM from the pickup point.
There is no tour guide provided during the trip; however, you can learn about landmarks from your friendly driver en route.
Visitors have 4 hours to explore the area upon arrival at 12:00 PM.
Frequent touch areas are sanitized, contactless payments and online bookings required, temperature checks may be conducted, face masks must be brought by guests, and visitor numbers are limited to reduce crowds. Social distancing is recommended.
It takes a comfortable 1.5-hour trip on an air-conditioned bus.
No, food and drinks are not included in this experience.
No, the Port Arthur admission fee is not covered by this service and must be paid separately.
The trip takes approximately 1.5 hours in a comfortable air-conditioned bus.
Your friendly driver will fill you in on some important landmarks along the way and share stories of the area.
Your experience will start at 10:30 AM.
Port Arthur was a convict settlement and is now recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, covering an area of 146 hectares.
Yes, all frequently touched areas are sanitized. Contactless payments and online bookings are required. Guests may undergo temperature checks before boarding, must bring face masks, and the number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds.
Inclusions are air-conditioned transport during the tour. However, food and drinks, a tour guide, and admission fees for Port Arthur are not covered.
The service operates on Sundays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays starting from 19th September 2021.
You'll have 4 hours to explore upon reaching your destination at 12:00 PM.
Famous attractions include the convict-built church, Church of Point Peuer, and the Prison Colony Site.
It is recommended to practice maintaining distance from other guests as part of COVID safety measures.

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