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Small-Group Tour from Hobart: Tasmania Convict Trail and Port Arthur Day Trip

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icon8 to 9 hours  (Approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
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iconOffered in: English
Good for avoiding crowds
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What you can expect during your visit
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Face masks provided for travelers
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Regular temperature checks for staff
Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
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Overview

Discover Australia’s dark past and learn the truths of its fascinating convict history on this full-day tour to Port Arthur from Hobart. Get a glimpse into 19th-century Tasmania at Port Arthur, with a guided walking tour and a harbor cruise around the UNESCO-listed penal settlement. Next, follow the notorious Tasmania Convict Trail, stopping at historic towns like Doo Town and Richmond, home to Australia’s first convict-built bridge. This small-group tour is limited to 14 people for a personalized experience.
  • 9-hour tour of Port Arthur and the Tasmania Convict Trail from Hobart
  • Explore the notorious convict site of Port Arthur on a guided tour
  • Take in views of Port Arthur on a harbour cruise
  • Follow the Tasmania Convict Trail to historic Richmond
  • Travel by air-conditioned minivan
  • Small-group tour limited to 14 people ensures a personalized experience
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Bottled water
Driver/guide
Transport by air-conditioned minibus or small bus
Port pickup and drop-off
Hotel pickup and drop-off (central Hobart hotels only)
Food and drinks
Hotel pickup and drop-off (unless a city central hotel)

Departure Point

1: Hobart TAS, Australia
2: Tasmanian Travel & Information Centre, 20 Davey St (and Elizabeth Mall Information Hub, Elizabeth St, Hobart TAS 7000, Australia
3: MAC 02, 18 Hunter St, Hobart TAS 7000, Australia

Traveler pickup is offered
Departure at 8:00 am.

Ports

  • Hobart


Departure Time

8:00 AM

Return Details

Returns to original departure point
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adult.
  • Maximum number of participants is 20
  • Cruise ship passengers to provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
  • Provide your hotel information at the time of booking using the Special Requirements field including hotel name, address, and phone number
  • Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation, if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund. Alternatively, this tour may be combined with the Port Arthur Shuttle (cruise ship days only), with appropriate refund.
  • Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
  • Collapsible wheelchairs with removable wheels can be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them board and disembark
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately (expect cold weather on the summit)
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
  • Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
  • OPERATED BY Tours around Tasmania

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.
Q:
What is the policy on face masks and attendee health during Small-Group Tour from Hobart: Tasmania Convict Trail and Port Arthur Day Trip?
A:
The policies on face masks and attendee health are:

  • Face masks required for travelers in public areas
  • Face masks required for guides in public areas
  • Face masks provided for travelers
  • Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
See all safety measures taken by Small-Group Tour from Hobart: Tasmania Convict Trail and Port Arthur Day Trip.
Q:
What is the policy on sanitization during Small-Group Tour from Hobart: Tasmania Convict Trail and Port Arthur Day Trip?
A:
The policies on sanitization are:

  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
See all safety measures taken by Small-Group Tour from Hobart: Tasmania Convict Trail and Port Arthur Day Trip.
Q:
What is the social distancing policy during Small-Group Tour from Hobart: Tasmania Convict Trail and Port Arthur Day Trip?
A:
The policy on social distancing is:

  • Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
See all safety measures taken by Small-Group Tour from Hobart: Tasmania Convict Trail and Port Arthur Day Trip.
Q:
What measures are being taken to ensure staff health & safety during Small-Group Tour from Hobart: Tasmania Convict Trail and Port Arthur Day Trip?
A:
The policies on staff health & safety are:

  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Regular temperature checks for staff
  • Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
See all safety measures taken by Small-Group Tour from Hobart: Tasmania Convict Trail and Port Arthur Day Trip.
Q:
What is the maximum group size during Small-Group Tour from Hobart: Tasmania Convict Trail and Port Arthur Day Trip?
A:
This activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers.

See all safety measures taken by Small-Group Tour from Hobart: Tasmania Convict Trail and Port Arthur Day Trip.

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Port Arthur Tour
Anthony_P
, Jan 2021
We would highly recommend this tour. Our guide, Barry, was friendly, knowledgeable and very flexible. He really went out of his way to ensure we had an enjoyable tour.
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Yes that is what we do. Thank you for a good review.
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Amazing trip to Port Aurthor
Sukhdeepsingh_S
, Jan 2021
It was a wonderful trip to Port Aurthor. Our Guide Gerard was very professional, informative and friendly and took us to many wonderful sites and look out points. We highly recommend this trip
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Thank you for an excellent review. Happy to have played our part in giving you a memorable experience. Do come again.
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Amazing day trip to Port Aurthor
Sukhdeepsingh_S
, Jan 2021
It was a wonderful trip to Port Aurthor. Our guide Gerard took us to various sites and look out points. He was very informative and friendly.We highly recommend this tour.
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Thank you for an excellent review. Happy to have played our part in giving you a memorable experience. Do come again.
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Great day
B6242SRlaurad
, Jan 2020
Our guide David was a very informative guide knew lots of the history of tasmania . Had a lovely day & saw many fantastic attractions.
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Thank you for a vey positive review.
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We could not get to Mt. Wellington...
Dianne R
, Sep 2017
We could not get to Mt. Wellington because of road closed due to snow, so was taken to wine and cheese tasking instead. Would recommend this trip to anyone that does not want to be rushed and enjoy the culture of Hobart.
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The tour was fantastic and Malcolm...
Bruce R
, Jul 2017
The tour was fantastic and Malcolm took us to many different place on the way back. Malcolm was an excellent guide his friendly nature added to an informative day which was enjoyed by all.
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It was a small group tour it ended...
bruce h
, Mar 2017
It was a small group tour it ended up with just the two of us. a good tour well timed to see everything and then we did the optional extra up to wellington mountain.
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