Hobart International Airport 1 hr 18
Eaglehawk Neck (26 min) Thin, sandy spit with unique rock features & a beach that's a popular destination for surfing. Tasman Island Cruises (11 min) Sightseeing cruise encountering sheer cliffs & sea caves, plus marine birds, dolphins & more. Coal Mines Historic Site (22 min) Ruins of a coal mine where 1800s convicts worked & lived, with walks inside tunnels & prison cells. Port Arthur Historic Site (13 min) This huge former convict settlement built in the 18th & 19th century is a popular historic landmark. Port Arthur Lavender (14 min) Tasmanian Devil Unzoo (19 min) Wildlife sanctuary with native animals like Tasmanian devils & kangaroos, plus tours & feedings. Fortescue Bay (32 min) Sheltered inlet with a white-sand beach, boating & swimming, plus hiking trails & 2 campgrounds. Tasman Peninsula (16 min) Villages dot this scenic peninsula with sites like Port Arthur, a 19th-century penal settlement. Tasman National Park (32 min) Peninsular getaway with costal hiking trails, unique rock formations, wildlife viewing & campsites. Port Arthur Ghost Tours (13 min) Post-sunset guided tours by lantern light of the ruins of a 19th-century penal colony. Devils Kitchen (32 min) Cliffside observation platform offering striking views of the ancient, patterned rock face & ocean. Roaring Beach (21 min) Beach and surfing Ship Stern Bluff (18 min) Rocky, boat-shaped cliff with dramatic coastal views & a beach that draws surfers for huge waves. Tessellated Pavement (28 min) Rock formation & sightseeing spot where coastal erosion has created striking patterns. Tasman Island (17 min) Rocky tunnel carved into sandstone by the sea, leading to a secluded beach accessible at low tide. |