~~ 01-Apr-2025 to 31-Mar-2026~~Valid for 01APR25-31MAR26:
An Australian Luxury Escapes vehicle will pick you up from your hotel to commence a Port Arthur Discovery tour. Departing your city hotel, we travel around the historic birthplace of this fascinating city - Salamanca Place, Constitution Dock and Battery Point before making our way east across the Tasman Bridge and then south to Dunalley, the gateway to the Forestier and Tasman Peninsulas. Travel via the historic township of Richmond, one of Tasmania’s many examples of convict heritage and Georgian architecture; renowned for its food and wine. Arriving at Port Arthur you will visit the Tessellated Pavement, which is a unique rock formation disappearing into the sea. Take time at the numerous natural attractions the peninsula’s rugged coast has to offer, such as Tasman’s Arch and Lookout. The quirky Doo Town is another sight to see on the way to the Port Arthur Settlement.
The Port Arthur Settlement was first a timber gathering camp worked by convicts that over 47 years grew to be the most successful industrial prison and reform institution known to date. The settlement of Port Arthur was created to put fear and hatred into the minds of those unfortunate enough to be sent there. After lunch our guide will personally escort you around the ruins of the settlement telling you tales of the hardships suffered by the convicts. Your guide will passionately support your tour with endless knowledge about the historic settlement. The Port Arthur experience includes a cruise around ‘Arthur’s’ Carnavon Bay on a modern catamaran introducing you to sites such as the Isle of the Dead, Point Puer and the Dockyards. We return to Hobart but not before stopping by the Federation Chocolate Factory and Heritage Museum to experience this unique building and sample some local handmade sweets (seasonal).
Note: Itinerary is subject to change at the discretion of Australian Luxury Escapes.~~~~
~~ 01-Apr-2026 to 31-Mar-2027~~Valid for 01APR26-31MAR27:
An Australian Luxury Escapes vehicle will pick you up from your hotel to commence your Port Arthur Discovery tour. Departing your city hotel, we travel around the historic birthplace of this fascinating city, Salamanca Place, Constitution Dock, and Battery Point before making our way east across the Tasman Bridge and then south to Dunalley, the gateway to the Forestier and Tasman Peninsulas. Travel via the historic township of Richmond, one of Tasmania’s many examples of convict heritage and Georgian architecture; renowned for its food and wine, this town is as elegant today as it was in the 1820’s, when it was an important military staging post. Arriving at Port Arthur you will visit the Tessellated Pavement, which is a unique rock formation disappearing into the sea. Take time to marvel at the numerous natural attractions the peninsula’s rugged coast has to offer, such as Tasman’s Arch and Lookout. The quirky Doo Town is another sight to see on the way to the Port Arthur Settlement. Next, we reach Port Arthur Historical Sites. This world class tourist destination once known as a feared convict settlement has evolved into a World Heritage-listed Historic Site. Experience Australia’s colonial history written in stone and brick before joining your small group Essentials Walking tour and Harbour cruise. Lunch today is at Port Arthur Lavender Farm. This family-owned enterprise will provide the opportunity to relish in the expansive lavender-inspired cuisine created using local Tasmanian produce, whilst sipping on a glass of beer, wine, or soft drink. Afterwards spend time experiencing the finest natural fragrances, observing the distilling process (in season) or browsing the extensive range of handmade products, such as bath and body products, homewares and linen and flavoured edibles. These handmade products make for a uniquely Tasmanian gift to take back home (at own expense). We then return you to your hotel in the early evening, but not before stopping by the Federation Chocolate Factory to sample some local handmade sweets (seasonal) or observing the colonial architecture of the Narryna Heritage Museum.
Note: Itinerary is subject to change at the discretion of Australian Luxury Escapes.~~~~ |
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