Hobart International Airport 1 hr 23
Government Cottage (16 min) Tasman Island (22 min) Rocky tunnel carved into sandstone by the sea, leading to a secluded beach accessible at low tide. Tasman Peninsula (21 min) Villages dot this scenic peninsula with sites like Port Arthur, a 19th-century penal settlement. Tasmanian Devil Unzoo (23 min) Wildlife sanctuary with native animals like Tasmanian devils & kangaroos, plus tours & feedings. Isle of the Dead (19 min) Harbor and history Maingon Bay Lookout (22 min) Port Arthur Lavender (19 min) Port Arthur Ghost Tours (18 min) Post-sunset guided tours by lantern light of the ruins of a 19th-century penal colony. Coal Mines Historic Site (27 min) Ruins of a coal mine where 1800s convicts worked & lived, with walks inside tunnels & prison cells. Port Arthur Historic Site (18 min) This huge former convict settlement built in the 18th & 19th century is a popular historic landmark. Tasman National Park (37 min) Peninsular getaway with costal hiking trails, unique rock formations, wildlife viewing & campsites. Tasman Island Cruises (15 min) Sightseeing cruise encountering sheer cliffs & sea caves, plus marine birds, dolphins & more. Roaring Beach (25 min) Beach and surfing Ship Stern Bluff (23 min) Rocky, boat-shaped cliff with dramatic coastal views & a beach that draws surfers for huge waves. |