About this tour
Combine Hobart's Saturday markets with Tasmania's most significant convict heritage site on this eight-hour outing. Start at Salamanca Market browsing local art, crafts and produce, then travel to Port Arthur Historic Site on the Tasman Peninsula for a guided exploration of restored buildings, atmospheric ruins and bushland. A 30-minute harbour cruise circles the Isle of the Dead before returning to the city. Your guide provides context throughout, though you'll have stretches of unscheduled time to wander independently.
Highlights
- Salamanca Market stalls: art, produce, gourmet food
- Port Arthur convict settlement ruins and restored structures
- 30-minute Carnarvon Bay Cruise past Isle of the Dead
- Tasman National Park scenery on the peninsula
- Complimentary talks at key historical locations
- Free time to explore grounds at your own pace
What to expect
You'll start at Salamanca Market on Hobart's waterfront, where an hour or so lets you browse artist stalls, local produce and takeaway food before boarding the coach. The 90-minute drive reaches Port Arthur, where a guide leads you through the site's convict-era buildings and ruins with live commentary at significant spots. You're then free to roam the grounds independently—many find two to three hours enough. The 30-minute harbour cruise departs mid-afternoon, circling the Isle of the Dead cemetery before the drive back. Pack layers; the peninsula's exposed and blustery.
Good to know
Entry to Port Arthur and the harbour cruise are included, but lunch isn't—purchase on site or bring your own. Prams are manageable on main pathways but rougher ground exists. Sturdy shoes essential. The site is exposed and windy; come prepared for Tasmanian weather shifts.
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