Hobart: Bruny Island & Port Arthur 2-Day Tour
Two days, two sides of Tasmania: Bruny Island's beaches and Port Arthur's convict past
You spend day one on Bruny Island tasting local honey, cheese and oysters while walking beaches and rainforest. Day two takes you through Port Arthur's convict history with a guided tour and harbour cruise, plus stops at a chocolate foundry and lavender farm on the way. Hotel pickup from Hobart is included, and you're back by evening both days.
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Step-by-step itinerary
Day 1: Port Arthur and Tasman Peninsula Tour
- Depart Hobart at 9:30 AM
- Stop at Eaglehawk Neck Pirate Bay lookout
- Visit Dog Line monument
- Visit Tasmanian Chocolate Foundry
- Explore Port Arthur Historic Site for 4 hours
- View Maingon Bay and Penguin Rocks
- Descend to Remarkable Cave viewing platform
- Return to Hobart
Day 2: Bruny Island Day Tour
- Depart Hobart at 7:30 AM
- Visit Bruny Island lookout for 360° views
- Swim or get coffee at Adventure Bay beach
- Walk temperate rainforest trail
- Stop to buy sweets
- Lunch at Hotel Bruny pub in Alonnah
- Explore Cape Bruny Lighthouse
- Sample honey at The Honey Pot
- Taste cheese at Bruny Island Cheese Company
- Taste fresh oysters
- Return to Hobart at 5:30 PM
The experience
The bus leaves Hobart at 7:30 AM on day one, heading south across the water to Bruny Island. You'll stand at the Cape Bruny Lighthouse lookout (360 degrees of Tasman Sea, the peninsula behind you, and the island spreading out below), and understand why this place keeps showing up on lists. The morning moves through a temperate rainforest walk, then down to Adventure Bay for coffee or a swim if you're game. By midday you're at the Hotel Bruny pub in Alonnah for lunch, and after that the stops come faster: The Honey Pot (1,000 hives on the island), Bruny Island Cheese Company, oyster tasting. It's not a museum tour. It's a day built around what the island actually produces and why people come here. The bus gets you back to Hobart by 5:30 PM.
Day two is Port Arthur, and it moves differently. The 8-hour tour departs at 9:30 AM, and the first hour is scenic stops on the way down the Tasman Peninsula. Eaglehawk Neck's Pirate Bay lookout, the Dog Line Monument, then the Tasmanian Chocolate Foundry (which is exactly what it sounds like). The Lavender Farm comes next, handmade products and a walking trail through rows of purple. Then you reach Port Arthur itself. You get 4 hours to walk the penal settlement, and it's included: a 35-minute guided walk and a 20-minute harbour cruise come with your ticket. The site is the best-preserved convict colony in Australia, and the history is dense, not just the buildings, but the stories of who was sent there and why. If you want to skip an hour of Port Arthur and see more of the peninsula, you can hop back on the bus for Maingon Bay and the Remarkable Cave, where you descend 115 steps into ancient sandstone cliffs.
Both days run with a local guide and an air-conditioned vehicle. Hotel pickup is included if you're within 5 kilometres of Hobart's CBD. The pace is steady but not rushed. You're not racing between stops, and there's time to actually look at things. Port Arthur entry is the only cost on top. Everything else (park passes, the guide, the vehicle, the harbour cruise) is already paid.
What’s included
- Local professional guide.
- air-conditioned vehicle with hotel pickup and drop-off (within 5 km of Hobart CBD).
- national park passes.
- all fees and taxes (except Port Arthur entry).
- Port Arthur Historic Site admission including 35-minute guided walking tour and 20-minute harbour cruise on day two.
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Operated by Tassie Tours Tasmania
Is this one for you?Choose this if you want to see Tasmania's two most-visited attractions in one trip without renting a car or planning the route yourself: the fixed departures and included guide handle the logistics, leaving you to focus on the island and the history.
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Top questions
What happens if it rains?
It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.
What time does the Bruny Island tour depart from Hobart?
7:30 AM, returning at 5:30 PM.
What time does the Port Arthur tour depart?
9:30 AM.
Is Port Arthur entry included in the price?
Port Arthur Historic Site admission is at your own cost, but it includes a 35-minute guided walking tour and a 20-minute harbour cruise.
What is included in the tour?
A local professional guide, air-conditioned vehicle, hotel pickup and drop-off (within 5 km of Hobart CBD), national park passes, and all fees and taxes except Port Arthur entry.
Can I bring young children?
Yes. Infants can sit on an adult's lap or ride in a pram or stroller. The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels.
How long do I spend at Port Arthur?
You have 4 hours to explore. You can stay the full time or return to the bus after 3 hours to visit Maingon Bay and the Remarkable Cave instead.
Are there stops for food on these tours?
Yes. On Bruny Island you stop at the Hotel Bruny pub for lunch, and there are tastings at the Honey Pot, Bruny Island Cheese Company, and oyster vendors. On day two you pass the Tasmanian Chocolate Foundry.
Do I need to arrange my own transport to the meeting point?
No. Hotel pickup is included within 5 km of Hobart CBD. Public transport options are also available nearby if needed.
Hobart: Bruny Island & Port Arthur 2-Day Tour
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from AU$ 310 per person
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