2 DAY TOUR - PORT ARTHUR & WINEGLASS BAY
Additional Information
TOURS OPERATE ALL YEAR ROUND
- Included in price:
- Port Arthur entrance fee, Harbour cruise, walking tour & National Parks Pass
- What to bring:
- In summer bring sunscreen, sunnies, water bottle, hat and swimmers. In winter bring warm clothes, water bottle Lunch is not provided on tour but passengers will have time to buy lunch at plenty of stops along the way or bring your own if you like
- Fitness level required:
- Medium
- Child policies:
- Children ages 3-16 are welcome. We cannot take children under the age of 3 on this tour.
- Departure points:
- Hobart, Tasmania
- Departure time:
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8:00 AM
- Pickup/departure instructions:
- We pick up from all hotels, airbb, backpackers & private accommodation in Hobart. We can drop you off at the airport at the end of tour.
- Duration:
- 2 DAYS/1NIGHT
- Approximate Return Time:
- 6.30pm
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Tour Details
- Operator
- ABSOLUTELY TASMANIA DAY TOURS
- Destinations
- Port Arthur, Wineglass Bay, Richmond, Derwent River, Freycinet National Park, Salamanca Market, Coles Bay, Dunalley and Remarkable Caves
- Departs From
- Hobart
Tour Description
You will certainly see and visit amazing places during this 2-day tour. Walk through Freycinet National Park, climb to the lookout overlooking Wineglass Bay (yes it is that beautiful!), visit and pass through historical villages, be amazed by the beauty of the coastline consisting of many beaches and bays. Nature certainly has some spectacular attractions in these parts. Port Arthur is a history lesson not to be missed. You will enjoy the buildings and the well kept grounds, sit under a tree and be thankful you didn’t live here!
• Freycinet National Park
• Wineglass Bay
• Port Arthur
• Richmond Village
• Many lookouts along the beautiful coast
• Photographers paradise
DAY 1: WINEGLASS BAY & FREYCINET NATIONAL PARK
Hop aboard our famous Wineglass Bay and Freycient National Park experience. In the morning we will travel through the delightful seaside towns of Orford, Triabunna Coles Bay and Swansea checking out the fantastic coastal scenery and learning about some of the local history and industries of the area.
Arriving at the famous Freycinet National Park, we will give you maximum time to explore this famous area. Take a walk to the Wineglass Bay Lookout and see one of the Top 10 Beaches in the world & continue down and let you toes feel the shimmering white sand of Wineglass Beach. For the more active guests ask our guide about doing the Wineglass Bay & Hazards Beach Circuit Walk, this is one of the premier short walks in Tasmania.
Later in the afternoon we will explore the other fantastic sights of the area including Cape Tourville Lighthouse, Richardsons Beach, Honeymoon Bay, Sleepy Bay and hopefully you will even have time to get up close and personal with a friendly wallaby.
Hey...you might just want to sit back on a lonely beach and have a swim, our guides are experts in the area and will find the itinerary to suit you.
On the way home to Hobart you will be able to enjoy the DVD screens on our comfortable air conditioned bus.
This tour returns to your accommodation in Hobart for the night.
DAY 2: PORT ARTHUR, RICHMOND AND TASMAN PENINSULA
In the morning we visit the famous Richmond Colonial Village, you will have time to stroll around Australia's most historic town and its beautiful Georgian buildings including the oldest bridge in Australia.
Arriving at the Tasman Peninsula we check out the magnificent ocean & coastal views from Pirates Bay Lookout before heading to Eaglehawk Neck and a short walk on beautiful Egg Beach, learn about the famous convict Dogline!.
We then visit the fantastic natural attractions of Tasman Arch & Devils Kitchen, short stops at the Lavender Farm and Federation Chocolate... before arriving at the famous Port Arthur Historic Site, Tasmania's No 1 visited destination.
We give you maximum time to explore Port Arthur, visit over 30 historic buildings, take a harbour cruise & walking tour to enhance the experience & check out the popular museum and theatre.
What we do:
Freycinet National Park (5 hours)
Wineglass Bay Lookout walk
Wineglass Bay Beach
Richardson Beach
Honeymoon Bay
Cape Tourville Lighthouse
Richmond Historic Vilalge
Port Arthur Historic Site (4 hours)
Pirates Bay Lookout
Tasman Arch & Devils Kitchen
Small groups sizes only (13 max)
Modern Air Conditioned bus
Fun & Informative Tassie guides (Some with over 30 years experience)
Great short walk option at Freycinet:
For our more active guests take the Wineglass Bay & Hazards Beach Circuit Walk, one of the great short walks on the East Coast of Tasmania.
The walk is around 3 hours and is a fantastic way to see more of the Freycinet National Park.
TTG Code: Two Day Extended Tasmania Tours
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2 DAY TOUR - PORT ARTHUR & WINEGLASS BAY
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