Hobart to Port Arthur Bus Service with Port Arthur Historic Site

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.

Know Before You Go

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.