Hobart International Airport 1 hr 12
Port Arthur Historic Site (7 min) This huge former convict settlement built in the 18th & 19th century is a popular historic landmark. Tasman Island (5 min) Rocky tunnel carved into sandstone by the sea, leading to a secluded beach accessible at low tide. Ship Stern Bluff (25 min) Rocky, boat-shaped cliff with dramatic coastal views & a beach that draws surfers for huge waves. Tasman National Park (26 min) Peninsular getaway with costal hiking trails, unique rock formations, wildlife viewing & campsites. Port Arthur Lavender (8 min) Devils Kitchen (26 min) Cliffside observation platform offering striking views of the ancient, patterned rock face & ocean. Fortescue Bay (26 min) Sheltered inlet with a white-sand beach, boating & swimming, plus hiking trails & 2 campgrounds. Tasman Peninsula (24 min) Villages dot this scenic peninsula with sites like Port Arthur, a 19th-century penal settlement. Tessellated Pavement (22 min) Rock formation & sightseeing spot where coastal erosion has created striking patterns. Tasmanian Devil Unzoo (13 min) Wildlife sanctuary with native animals like Tasmanian devils & kangaroos, plus tours & feedings. Isle of the Dead (7 min) Harbor and history Port Arthur Ghost Tours (7 min) Post-sunset guided tours by lantern light of the ruins of a 19th-century penal colony. Eaglehawk Neck (20 min) Thin, sandy spit with unique rock features & a beach that's a popular destination for surfing. Tasman Island Cruises (5 min) Sightseeing cruise encountering sheer cliffs & sea caves, plus marine birds, dolphins & more. |