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Before you go
Your trip to Port Arthur.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
Port Arthur – Tasmania Destination Hobart and Port Arthur about 95 km from Hobart
How to get there
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Hobart Airport (HBA) Cambridge · 85 km
Approximate distances. Check flights and bus, train or boat schedules before you travel.
From Hobart, about 95 km via the Arthur Highway, roughly a 1.5-hour drive, passing through Sorell and Eaglehawk Neck. Day tours depart from Hobart, some by boat.
How many days
One day on a tour from Hobart. An overnight stay on the peninsula lets you see the rock formations at a relaxed pace and take the evening guided tour of the site.
When to go
Year-round. Summer has longer days; in winter it is cold and windy on the coast.
The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.
Do you need a car?
Yes, or via an organized tour: the historic site and the park formations are spread across the peninsula.
Suggested itinerary
An order that works
Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.
One day in Port Arthur
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Morning
Eaglehawk Neck rock formations
On the way, stop at the Tessellated Pavement, Tasman Arch and the Devils Kitchen, near Eaglehawk Neck.
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Afternoon
Port Arthur Historic Site
Walk through the penitentiary ruins, the church and the houses, and take the boat tour of the bay.
Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.
Before you go
Frequently asked questions
How far is Port Arthur from Hobart?
About 95 km, roughly a 1.5-hour drive.
Can you visit Port Arthur in a day?
Yes, on a day trip from Hobart, combined with the rock formations at Eaglehawk Neck.
Is Port Arthur a World Heritage Site?
Yes, as part of the Australian Convict Sites, inscribed in 2010.
What is there to see on the Tasman Peninsula?
The Port Arthur Historic Site and the rock formations of Tasman National Park, such as Tasman Arch and the Tessellated Pavement.