Hobart International Airport 1 hr 8
Tasman Peninsula (19 min) Villages dot this scenic peninsula with sites like Port Arthur, a 19th-century penal settlement. Tasmanian Devil Unzoo (8 min) Wildlife sanctuary with native animals like Tasmanian devils & kangaroos, plus tours & feedings. Port Arthur Ghost Tours (5 min) Post-sunset guided tours by lantern light of the ruins of a 19th-century penal colony. Tasman Island Cruises (2 min) Sightseeing cruise encountering sheer cliffs & sea caves, plus marine birds, dolphins & more. Tasman Island (10 min) Rocky tunnel carved into sandstone by the sea, leading to a secluded beach accessible at low tide. Port Arthur Lavender (4 min) Ship Stern Bluff (24 min) Rocky, boat-shaped cliff with dramatic coastal views & a beach that draws surfers for huge waves. Tessellated Pavement (18 min) Rock formation & sightseeing spot where coastal erosion has created striking patterns. Devils Kitchen (22 min) Cliffside observation platform offering striking views of the ancient, patterned rock face & ocean. Coal Mines Historic Site (29 min) Ruins of a coal mine where 1800s convicts worked & lived, with walks inside tunnels & prison cells. Port Arthur Historic Site (5 min) This huge former convict settlement built in the 18th & 19th century is a popular historic landmark. Tasman National Park (22 min) Peninsular getaway with costal hiking trails, unique rock formations, wildlife viewing & campsites. Fortescue Bay (22 min) Sheltered inlet with a white-sand beach, boating & swimming, plus hiking trails & 2 campgrounds. Eaglehawk Neck (16 min) Thin, sandy spit with unique rock features & a beach that's a popular destination for surfing. |