GLENORIE PRIVATE FIELD GUIDE
Port Arthur Revealed: A Private, Daylong Passage Through Tasmania’s Convict Landscape
An 8-hour private tour by Australian Luxury Escapes that includes entry to Port Arthur, a two-course waterfront lunch with a complimentary glass of beer or wine, and a guided cruise of Carnarvon Bay — this guide explains what to expect.
Port Arthur Revealed: A Private, Daylong Passage Through Tasmania’s Convict Landscape.
Set against Tasmania’s rugged Tasman Peninsula, the Private Port Arthur Discovery Tour pairs a scenic coastal drive with a close, guided reading of one of Australia’s most arresting convict sites. Over the course of the day you’ll visit natural formations and historic townships before exploring the Port Arthur settlement and taking a catamaran cruise of the bay.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Port Arthur Settlement: Ruins and Stories
A guided walk through the Port Arthur settlement takes you among over 30 historic buildings and ruins while a private guide recounts the harsh institutional history that made this site notorious.
Rugged Peninsula Landforms
The route showcases striking coastal geology and natural landmarks, including the Tessellated Pavement and dramatic features such as Tasman’s Arch and Lookout along the peninsula’s shoreline.
Bay Cruise and Waterfront Lunch
After shoreside exploration, the itinerary includes a modern catamaran cruise around Carnarvon Bay highlighting sites like the Isle of the Dead, Point Puer and the Dockyards, followed by a two-course lunch with a locally selected Tasmanian wine or beer.
What the day feels like
How the Day Feels
You depart by private transfer from your hotel and move from Hobart’s historic precincts across the Tasman Bridge, skirting small coastal towns before arriving at the Port Arthur precinct for an interpretive walk of the settlement; later a bay cruise and waterfront lunch round out the day before returning via chocolate samples and a stop in historic Richmond.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this day matches — and why.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The tour runs for approximately 8 hours.
Entry to the Port Arthur historic site, morning tea, a two-course lunch including a glass of beer, wine or a soft drink are included.
Your private guide will collect you from your hotel as part of the private service.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the Private Port Arthur Discovery Tour?
The tour is approximately 8 hours in duration.
Are meals and drinks included?
Yes — the tour includes morning tea plus a two-course lunch with a glass of beer, wine or a soft drink.
Is entry to the Port Arthur historic site included?
Yes. Entry to the Port Arthur historic site is included in the tour package.
Where does the tour depart from?
Your private guide will collect you from your hotel.
What will we see on the bay cruise?
The catamaran cruise around Carnarvon Bay introduces you to features such as the Isle of the Dead, Point Puer and the Dockyards.
Are chocolate samples always available at the Federation Chocolate Factory?
Sampling of local handmade sweets at the Federation Chocolate Factory and Heritage Museum is seasonal.