Tours Tasmania · Hobart
Tours Tasmania packs Tasmanian devils at feeding time, a coastal walk at Waterfall Bay, Tasmans Arch and Richmond into one 10-hour day, with Port Arthur in the middle. Book it for the wildlife and the walk, and know that you get only 2.25 hours in the ruins, the shortest stay of any day trip.
This is the active option. You meet at 20 Davey Street at 7:25am, in a group of 18 at most, and the first big stop is the Waterfall Bay track, about 45 minutes on foot along the cliffs. Tasmans Arch and Devil's Kitchen are close by. Then 75 minutes at the Tasmanian Devil Unzoo at Taranna, a wildlife park without cages, timed for the devil feeding.
Port Arthur gets 2.25 hours, including the 20-minute harbour cruise. Be honest about what that means: after the cruise you have under two hours, enough for the Penitentiary, the Separate Prison and a quick look at the church. The houses, the gardens and the guide talks mostly go. The day ends with 45 minutes in Richmond and you're back around 6:00pm.
Two rules set this tour apart. Children under 8 can't come, and it isn't suitable for anyone with limited mobility, because of the walk. And free cancellation closes 2 days before, not 24 hours like the other day trips. If Port Arthur is your main reason for the day, book the Isle tour or the Deep History tour instead.
Central Hobart. The minibus leaves on time.
A coastal walk above the cliffs in Tasman National Park, with Tasmans Arch and Devil's Kitchen nearby.
Devils at feeding time, plus the park's free-roaming wildlife.
The harbour cruise and the main buildings. Go straight to the Penitentiary and the Separate Prison.
The bridge and the village before the last leg.
Drop-off in the city.
★★★★★Great day exploring the spectacular Tasmania peninsula and of course seeing Tasmanian Devils up close!
★★★★★The guide Nick was wonderful. He explained many things about all the places we were visiting.
★★★★★Matt was our driver for the day. He was informative, friendly and went above and beyond to make it a great day.
★★★★★The tour had many inclusions and opportunities to learn about Australian history as well as native wildlife.
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2.25 hours, including the 20-minute harbour cruise. That's the shortest stay of any Port Arthur day trip we list, against about 4 to 4.3 hours on the coach tours.
From age 8. The listing excludes younger children and travellers with limited mobility because of the walking.
Free cancellation up to 2 days before the tour. Most other Port Arthur day trips allow it up to 24 hours before.
Yes, at the Tasmanian Devil Unzoo at Taranna, where the visit is timed for feeding. These are park animals, not wild sightings.
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Tasmanian devils at feeding time, a clifftop walk at Waterfall Bay and 2.25 hours at Port Arthur in one day.
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