Port Arthur to Hobart | One Way Bus

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Duration | 2 hours (approx)
Mobile Ticket OK

Travel on our Afternoon bus transfer from Port Arthur to Hobart. Departs Port Arthur Historic Site at 4.45pm daily. Arrives in Hobart at 6.15. Choose between airport or Franklin Wharf drop-off locations.

Itinerary

  • 04:45pm - Departure from Port Arthur Historic Site
  • 06:15pm - Drop-off at Hobart Airport
  • 06:30pm - Drop-off at Dock Head Building on Franklin Wharf, next to the Constitution Dock Lifting Bridge on Hobart's Waterfront.

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Hobart drop-off Location
Dock Head Building on Franklin Wharf, next to the Constitution Dock Lifting Bridge on Hobart's Waterfront

About Port Arthur Historic Site
Port Arthur Historic Site is located on a beautiful harbour at the southern tip of the Tasman Peninsula, almost 100 km south-east of Hobart. Open from 9:00am until dusk.

What to Bring

  • Dress in comfortable, layered clothing
  • Bring a raincoat (umbrellas are of limited use in the wind!)
  • Wear comfortable shoes, suitable for walking
  • Pack sunscreen and a hat
  • Check the weather forecast before your visit and dress for the conditions

Visiting with Children

Parents of very young children are encouraged to pack a pram, as exploring the Site’s wide open spaces can be very tiring for youngsters. Prams are also available for hire at the Visitor Centre.

Mobility

  • The Port Arthur Historic Site is extensive, and covers a range of terrain. Some areas offer independent wheelchair access, while others may require assisted access.
  • The Visitor Centre, café, 1830 restaurant and the Port Arthur Gallery are all wheelchair accessible via ramps or elevator. Accessible bathroom facilities are also available within the Visitor Centre.
  • While not all heritage buildings and ruins on the site are wheelchair accessible, a number of buildings can be accessed by visitors who require the use of a wheelchair. 
  • The Introductory Tour and Harbour Cruise are both wheelchair accessible. However, the Ghost Tours, Isle of the Dead and Point Puer Boys’ Prison tours include rough or uneven terrain and are not recommended for people with mobility restrictions.
  • Disabled parking spaces are located adjacent to the Visitor Centre entrance.
  • Wheelchairs are available for loan from the Visitor Centre.

About Pennicott Wilderness Journeys
Australian Tourism Legend Robert Pennicott and his team of passionate local staff have been sharing Tasmania's scenery, wildlife and produce since 1999. Over its fifteen year history, Pennicott Wilderness Journeys has become a highly acclaimed operator. It’s won multiple awards including the prestigious Australian Award for Excellence in Sustainable Tourism at the 2012 and 2013 Australian Tourism Awards. 

Reviews

MH

Melissa Hurley

The whole tour was incredible! Thoroughly enjoyed it and was great value for money. A great way to fill in the day with some magnificent sites. Thank you!

RS

Roy Schroedl

This could have been a 6 hour trip instead was of 8 hours. Plenty of time to walk the grounds. Glad we made the visit anyway.

NJ

Nicola Jones

Fabulous! Well organised.

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04:45pm - Departure from Port Arthur Historic Site
06:15pm - Drop off at Hobart Airport
06:30pm - Drop off at Dock Head Building on Franklin Wharf, next to the Constitution Dock Lifting Bridge on Hobart's Waterfront.