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Port Arthur guides

Everything to sort out before you go: how to get there from Hobart, what the ticket covers, whether you need a tour, the Ghost Tour, how many hours to give it and which cruise to pick.

Port Arthur Day Trip from Hobart 2026: Tours vs DrivingDrive or join a tour, and how many hours each one gives you inside.Read the guide →Port Arthur Entry Fee 2026: Tickets, Prices & PassesWhat A$55 buys, who gets in free, and the site's paid tours.Read the guide →Port Arthur Self-Guided or Guided Tour 2026: Which to PickThe free talks, the four paid site tours and which one to add.Read the guide →Port Arthur Ghost Tour 2026: Times, Prices & TipsTimes by season, prices, kids, and how to fit it into a visit.Read the guide →How Long at Port Arthur 2026: 2, 4 or 6 Hours PlannedPlans for two, four and six hours, and where to eat.Read the guide →Tasman Peninsula Cruises 2026: Which Port Arthur CruiseHarbour, Tasman Island or Cape Raoul: which boat, and what each includes.Read the guide →

Tours

Choose your day trip

The three day trips most people choose between. Every tour has its own page with the hours on site and what guests say.

Port Arthur & Tasman Park Day Trip Wheelchair friendly ★ 4.78.5 hoursFree cancellation

Port Arthur & Tasman Park Day Trip
Entry includedAbout 4 h on siteRichmond Bridge

The classic coach day: Richmond Bridge, Eaglehawk Neck, then about four hours at Port Arthur. Entry, a guided walk and the harbour cruise are in the price.

What's included
  • Port Arthur admission and a guided walk
  • The harbour cruise
  • Air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi
  • Hotel pickup if you ask at booking
  • Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Full tour details
From$113per person Reserve
Port Arthur, Tasman Sights & Harbour Cruise Lowest price ★ 4.88 hoursFree cancellation

Port Arthur, Tasman Sights & Harbour Cruise
Entry includedUp to 4 h on siteChocolate stop

A relaxed day from Hobart with entry and the harbour cruise included, plus Pirates Bay and the Dog Line. Choose three or four hours at the site, then oysters at Dunalley.

What's included
  • Port Arthur Historic Site entry
  • The 20-minute harbour cruise
  • Pickup from 8 central Hobart points
  • Driver commentary on board
  • Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Full tour details
From$108per person Reserve
Tasman Island Cruise & Port Arthur Day Cruise + ruins ★ 4.910.5 hoursFree cancellation

Tasman Island Cruise & Port Arthur Day
3-h cruiseLunch includedEntry included

Three hours on the water under the sea cliffs of Cape Pillar, then about three hours in the ruins. Morning tea, lunch and site entry come with it.

What's included
  • 3-hour Tasman Island wilderness cruise
  • Port Arthur Historic Site entry
  • Morning tea and lunch
  • Coach from Hobart, hotel drop-off
  • Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Full tour details
From$246per person Reserve

Plan your date before you go

Port Arthur entry, the harbour cruise and up to four hours on site, with Pirates Bay and an oyster stop on the way. Free cancellation up to 24 hours before.

Check dates for the Tasman Sights day trip