Port Arthur, Tasmania Tours & Activities in 2026

Port Arthur , Tasmania

From $ 198.95

Discover the best of Bruny Island on this all-inclusive Food, Sightseeing and Lighthouse Full-Day Tour, departing Hobart daily. Your day tour includes a guided tour of Cape Bruny Lighthouse, exclusive to Bruny Island Safaris. Enjoy Bruny Island oysters, cheeses and freshly baked bread for Morning Tea on the beach before a day of sightseeing and fascinating stories from your tour guide. Take in the views from the Truganini Lookout at The Neck and other scenic lookouts throughout the day. Tastings of honey, chocolate and fudge are also included at Bruny Island Chocolate Co and Bruny Island Honey. This tour is the perfect well-rounded experience of Bruny Island, highlighting the incredible scenery, wildlife, history and tasty local produce. Our own Managing Director, Craig Parsey, spent some of his childhood at Cape Bruny Lighthouse when his father was the Lighthouse Keeper. Our tours have been designed by Craig, providing a true local insight into Bruny Island.

Port Arthur , Tasmania

From $ 37.66

The Port Arthur Historic Site offers a compelling glimpse into Australia's convict past, focusing on the penal settlement, convict labour, and the profound influence on the nation's development and colonial life. As a place or secondary-punishment, Port Arthur was specifically designed as a prison for re-offending male convicts. VITAL INFORMATION TO BE INCLUDED IN PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Additional tours can be selected to be included in your ticket: The 45 min Essentials Tour is our most accessible guided tour providing the essential history and stories of Port Arthur. The 90 min Premium Tour delves deeper into the stories behind our iconic buildings and their fascinating past on this small group guided walk. For the 40 min Isle of the Dead tour, step off the harbour cruise for a guided walking tour around the final resting place for over 1,000 convicts, soldiers, and free settlers. On the 60 min Escapes tour, hear tales of the desperate convicts, determined to escape.

Port Arthur , Tasmania

From $ 127.89

Take Robert Pennicott’s award winning three hour Tasman Island Cruise along the spectacular coastline between Eaglehawk Neck and Port Arthur.  See the highest vertical sea cliffs in the Southern Hemisphere, enter deep sea caves observe rich wildlife such as seals, dolphins, sea eagles and albatross.  Departs daily (except Christmas Day) all year round from Port Arthur.

Port Arthur , Tasmania

From $ 24.87

Take a lantern-lit ghost tour of the Port Arthur Historic Site, one of the most haunted locations in Australia. Hear true tales of unexplained events and chilling paranormal encounters from convict times to the present day whilst enjoying after-hours access to Port Arthur’s atmospheric grounds and buildings. Check official website for other options or special events.

Port Arthur , Tasmania

From $ 70.34

Thinking about exploring beyond the historic site? Our three-hour tour will give you a taste of everything the Tasmanian Peninsula is known and loved for.

Port Arthur , Tasmania

From $ 198.95

Get up-close and personal with the southern hemisphere’s highest sea cliffs and resident Australian fur seals. At sea level you’ll truly appreciate the scale of Australia’s highest sea cliffs, gazing up at 200-metre-high fluted rock formations, peering into natural sea caves, photographing the towering Candlestick, and searching for climbers on the Totem Pole - a sheer column famed amongst thrill-seeking rock climbers.

Port Arthur , Tasmania

From $ 134.29

Port Arthur & Tasman Peninsula: A Descendant’s Perspective Join a full-day tour led by a guide with 17 convict ancestors. This isn't a shuttle service; it’s a deep dive into the human stories of Van Diemen’s Land. The Journey: Richmond (30m): Explore an early convict settlement where forced labor built the iconic stone bridge and village. The Natural Prison: Visit Pirates Bay and the Tessellated Pavement. See how Tasmania’s rugged coast acted as a physical and psychological wall. Port Arthur (4h): Entry included. Go beyond the ruins to hear personal stories of daily routines, punishment, and survival. Coastal Wonders (30m): Witness Tasman Arch, Devil’s Kitchen, and the Blowhole—nature’s boundaries that made escape impossible. Lavender Farm: An optional, peaceful contrast to the peninsula's harsh history. Ideal for travelers seeking a meaningful, narrative driven connection to the landscape.

Port Arthur , Tasmania

From $ 124.34

Explore the spectacular coastline from Port Arthur Historic Site to Cape Raoul. With soaring sea cliffs and monumental rock formations, the Tasman National Park is a coastal wonderland. Here the waters of the Tasman Sea collide with the towering ancient cliffs of the Tasman Peninsula, creating dramatic caves and arches, ending spectacularly at Cape Raoul, its dolerite columns like steps down into the ocean waters. The 90 minute wilderness cruise goes beyond the Port Arthur Historic Site to take in the cliffs, caves, arches and white sand beaches of the Tasman Peninsula to Cape Raoul. Cruise past significant historical sites like Point Puer and Isle of the Dead before marvelling at the gorgeous white sands of Safety Cove, and the tall dunes of Crescent Bay. Mt Brown provides a stunning backdrop as we cruise to Cape Raoul. Keep an eye out for the cheeky Australia fur seals that lounge at the base of the Cape Raoul. Your ticket includes entry to the Port Arthur Historic Site.