Port Arthur & Hobart: 5 Days (Air/Ferry from Melbourne only)

Port arthur and hobart 5 days
With a remarkable history and natural wonders as far as the eye can see, Tasmania is a destination that invites exploration and discovery. Tasmania’s unique history as the site of Australia’s first penal colony is laid bare across historic locations, including the legendary Port Arthur. Meanwhile, its many national parks with rugged mountains, ancient forests and beach-lined coasts ensure adventure is around every corner.
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Day 1 Hello Hobart
Fly to Hobart
Travel to Hobart
Arrive in Hobart
Dinner
Port Arthur Historic Site - Ghost Tour
Details: Travel to Port Arthur via Devils Kitchen, Tasman Arch, Tessellated Pavement and Blow Hole
Stop along the way to visit the vast array of natural sites and unusual geological formations within the Tasman National Park.
Day 2 Port Arthur--Hobart
Breakfast
Packed lunch
Dinner
Details: Port Arthur Historic Site guided visit and cruise
Hear stories of life at Port Arthur and consider whether the settlement was a place of punishment, reform, or both, during visits to the Waterfront, the Penitentiary Precinct, the Hospital and the Separate Prison. View Southern Tasmania's most picturesque and unspoilt harbour cruising past Point Puer and the Isle of the Dead.
Details: Travel to Hobart via Richmond
Travel through Richmond and stop at one of its most famous landmarks, the Richmond Bridge. Walk across this Australian National Heritage site and admire the historical and architectural stone archways, built by convicts in 1823-1825. Before your journey continues, fuel up at the very popular Richmond Bakery, famous for its scallop pies - or taste some delicious ice-cream at Sweat and Treats.
Details: Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary guided visit
Visit the wombat, devil and koala enclosures on a tour led by the Sanctuary's keepers, who share with you their passion and concern for Tasmanian wildlife. See the Tasmanian devil eat a snack - and learn about their quirky personalities, the threats they face, and the efforts to help protect them.
Details: Mount Wellington excursion
Journey to the summit of Mt Wellington and take in the panoramic views over Hobart, towards the east coast, and to the west over the World Heritage Area of southern Tasmania.
Day 3 Hobart
Breakfast
Huon Valley excursion
Packed lunch
Hobart driver-led sightseeing tour
Dinner
Details: Tahune Airwalk guided visit
Discover the famous Tahune AirWalk, an elevated walkway 30 metres above the forest floor, and 50 metres above the Huon River with spectacular views of the World Heritage Area.
Details: Salamanca Place, Battery Point & Constitution Dock
First stop is the Salamanca Markets, Tasmania’s most vibrant and loved outdoor market. Savour and delight in local delicacies while enjoying the buskers and entertainers on the street. Next, take your time to explore the historic Constitution Dock. Popular historic sites include the Hobart Heritage Steam Crane that was built in 1899 and the 1935 drawbridge that is still in operation today. Finally, visit Battery Point and explore quaint laneways and streets filled with stories of Hobart’s historic past.
Details: Ferry ride to MONA
MONA was originally created to be approached by water. Enjoy a direct ferry ride from Brooke Street Pier to MONA.
Details: MONA visit
Explore more than 2000 artworks, antiquities and ethnographic pieces at this unconventional and unforgettable museum.
Day 4 Hobart--Melbourne
Breakfast
Travel to Devonport via Ross & Launceston
Packed lunch
Dinner
Overnight ferry to Melbourne
Details: Cataract Gorge Reserve visit
Step into nature and explore walking tracks along the river, see swimming pools and the world’s longest single span chairlift, and take in the breathtaking panoramic views from the Alexandra Suspension Bridge.
Day 5 End tour
Arrive at pier
Travel home
Tour Includes:
  • Flight from Melbourne to Hobart
  • 3 overnight stays at accommodation
  • Overnight ferry from Devonport to Melbourne
  • Meals as per itinerary
  • Guided sightseeing tours and city walks as per itinerary
  • Visits to select attractions as per itinerary
  • WorldStrides Tour Journal (available upon request)
  • Note: Tour cost does not include airline-imposed baggage fees. Please view our Terms & Conditions for a full list of items that may not be included in the cost of your tour.

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