About this tour
This 10-hour day trip from Hobart combines a 90-minute coastal cruise with a visit to Port Arthur Historic Site. You'll travel by coach to the Tasman Peninsula, where a boat takes you past the Southern Ocean's collision with 170-million-year-old dolerite cliffs. Spot seals hauled out on rocks and thread through sea caves and natural arches on the way to Cape Raoul's columnar rock formations. Return transport from Hobart is included.
Highlights
- Boat navigates through sea caves and natural rock arches
- Spot Australian and long-nosed fur seals at cliff base
- Stand beneath 170-million-year-old dolerite columns at Cape Raoul
- Port Arthur Historic Site entry included
- White sand beaches visible from the water
- Return coach transport from Hobart provided
What to expect
You'll be picked up in Hobart and driven to Port Arthur, where you have time to explore the convict-era site at your own pace. The cruise departs from here, taking you along the Tasman Peninsula's wild coastline. The boat manoeuvres into caves and between towering rock formations—expect salt spray and active swell depending on conditions. You'll see seals resting on lower rocks and get a full perspective of the sheer scale of the cliffs rising from the ocean. The return journey retraces the coast before heading back to Hobart by coach.
Good to know
Bring lunch, snacks, and water—none are provided. Wear layers and waterproof clothing; conditions at sea can be brisk. The boat is suitable for all fitness levels, and prams are permitted on the coach. Service animals welcome. Allow time to explore Port Arthur before or after your cruise.
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