Port Arthur Richmond & Lavender Farm from Hobart
- Places: Port Arthur, Hobart
- Departs from: Hobart
- Region: Tasmania
- Duration: 11 hours
- Price: From $175 per person (AUD)
- Operator: Port Arthur Tours
- Rating: 4.8 out of 5 from 6 reviews
The Port Arthur Richmond & Lavender Farm tour takes you through the Tasman Peninsula, starting with a scenic drive from Hobart. Enjoy panoramic views at Pirates Bay Lookout and a walk along Waterfall Bay's cliff top. Visit Port Arthur Lavender for local flavors and spend time at the Port Arthur Historic Site exploring its convict history. The day concludes with a stop in Richmond, featuring Australia's oldest bridge.
Activities
- Scenic Walks
- Wildlife
- Cultural
- Historical
- Scenic Cruise
Features
- Port Arthur Historic Site entry
- Harbour Cruise around Isle of the Dead
- Guided site talks
- Visit to Port Arthur Lavender
- Richmond town visit
The Tour
Pirates Bay Lookout
Begin your journey with views of the Tasman Peninsula from Pirates Bay Lookout. Learn about the area's history as you take in the scenic surroundings.
Waterfall Bay Walk
Enjoy a 2 km walk along the cliff top at Waterfall Bay, where you can see natural rock formations such as Tasman Arch and Devil’s Kitchen.
Port Arthur Lavender
Visit Port Arthur Lavender for a brief stop to explore the lavender fields and distillery, and sample lavender-inspired treats.
Port Arthur Historic Site
Spend approximately 3 hours at the Port Arthur Historic Site. Engage in a Harbour Cruise and learn about the convict history through guided talks and a podcast.
Richmond
Conclude your tour in Richmond, where you can walk across the historic bridge, visit local shops, and enjoy the quaint atmosphere of the town.
Tour options
- Port Arthur Richmond & Lavender Farm from $175 Includes visits to Port Arthur Historic Site, Port Arthur Lavender, and Richmond. Ideal for those interested in history and local culture. Pickup from accommodation or central points in Hobart.
What to bring
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Weather-appropriate clothing
- Water bottle
- Camera
Meeting point
You will be picked up from your accommodation or a central point in Hobart between 7:00am and 7:30am, depending on your location. The exact pickup point and time will be confirmed upon booking. Please be ready a few minutes before your scheduled pickup time. The tour lasts approximately 11 hours.
Useful information
Tour duration
The tour lasts approximately 11 hours.
What to bring
Participants should bring comfortable walking shoes, weather-appropriate clothing, a water bottle, and a camera.
Customer reviews
- Angela M. (5.0/5), 10-04-2025: Our tour guide Clinton was terrific. He was very engaging, friendly and accommodating for everyone on the tour
- Phillip N. (5.0/5), 02-01-2025: Fantastic tour! Our tour guide, Lucas, was really good, well informed, and very helpful. Would highly recommend.
- Flynn S. (5.0/5), 16-12-2024: I appreciate the timely manner of this tour, especially how knowledgeable our guide. Sorry forgot his name but it was on 12/12 to Port Arthur and Lavender Farm. Thank you will definitely book another tour from you.
- Grace A. (4.0/5), 19-11-2024: Would have preferred a stronger acknowledgement on local Indigenous knowledge.
- Sue S. (5.0/5), 14-05-2024: Great day was had by my husband and myself. Heather was informative and very helpful and looked after us perfectly.
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