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Day 1: Hobart Sightseeing Coach Tram Tour (3 hours)
Step aboard a historic coach tram to see the best of Hobart, a city of
yachts and spinnakers; gardens and galleries; sandstone cottages and
stately Georgian homes. This three-hour tour is the perfect introduction
to Hobart's best attractions.
The tour takes in Hobart’s heart
and soul, the waterfront docks at Sullivan's Cove. You’ll also see the
Georgian warehouses of Salamanca Place, now restored as restaurants,
galleries and pubs and home to the famous weekend market.
See
the charming historic houses, pubs, boutique shops and restaurants of
Battery Point, and tour south Hobart at the foot of Mt Wellington.
You’ll also see the historic Cascade Gardens and Brewery and visit the
remains of the Cascade Female Factory, part of 11 sites that comprise
the Australian Convict Sites listed on the UNESCO World Heritage list
and a one-time female prison.
Lastly, your tour crosses the Tasman
Bridge over the Derwent River and stops at Rosny Hill lookout for
stunning views of Hobart, Sandy Bay, Mt Wellington, the Tasman Bridge
and Glenorchy.
Please note: The tram does not operate on Saturdays
Day 2: Port Arthur Tour (8 hours: must be taken within seven days)
After enjoying a scenic trip down the Tasman Peninsula and Eaglehawk
Neck, take a walk into the past at Port Arthur Historic Site, a
compelling and dramatic reminder of Australia’s convict history and
Tasmania’s early settlement. The site’s interpretive and interactive
presentations bring the harrowing reality of the convict experience to
life.
Your guided walking tour provides access to more than 30
restored buildings and ruins, including the Penitentiary, granary and
flour mill, the separate prison, the Commandant's House and the church.
Then take a cruise on Carnarvon Bay to see where escapee prisoners were
incarcerated on the Isle of the Dead.
After lunch at Port Arthur
(own expense), you’ll see the spectacular, rugged coastline of this part
of Tasmania, including Tasman National Park, the Tasman Arch, the
Devils Kitchen and blowhole, before returning to Hobart in the late
afternoon.
Special Offer - Save up to 20% on the recommended retail price on two of our most popular Hobart tours by booking this 2-day combo package! - Book Now!
Special Offer - Save up to 20% on the recommended retail price on two of our most popular Hobart tours by booking this 2-day combo package! - Book Now!