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  •  Hobart, Port Arthur
  •  Port Arthur with Salamanca Market Full Day Tour Departs from Hobart

Port Arthur with Salamanca Market Full Day Tour Departs from Hobart

  • Hobart, Port Arthur
  • English
  • 9 hours (approx.)
  • Free Cancellation prior to 7 days of travel date
  • Instant Confirm

Standard Inclusions

  • 1. Transfer from/to selected hotels included before departure time. Must be pre-booked.
  • 2. Introductory walking tour by Port Arthur guide (40 minutes)
  • 3. Harbour cruise
  • 4. Port Arthur admission
  • 5. Free Wi-Fi on coach (free WiFi on coach subject to coach availability)
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1 Key Facts

Included

  • 1. Transfer from/to selected hotels included before departure time. Must be pre-booked.
  • 2. Introductory walking tour by Port Arthur guide (40 minutes)
  • 3. Harbour cruise
  • 4. Port Arthur admission
  • 5. Free Wi-Fi on coach (free WiFi on coach subject to coach availability)

Not included

  • 1. Food & beverages not listed as Inclusions
  • 2. Souvenirs
  • 3. Travel Insurance
Destination Hobart, Port Arthur
Depature point ● Departs: Saturdays
   Tour does not run on Christmas Day (25 December)
● Departure Point: Gray Line Terminal, Brooke Street Pier, Hobart
● Departure Time: 09:15
   Complementary transfer from/to selected hotels included before departure time. Must be pre-booked.
● Arrives back at approximately 18:00
How to get there Complimentary transfer from/to selected hotels included. Please indicate the name of your hotel at the point of booking - the most convenient pick-up location and time will be advised in your booking confirmation.
Check-in requirements Please arrive 10 minutes prior to the pick-up time at your booked pick up location. There might be 5-10 minutes delay depends on the traffic on the day. If you think the coach is late or you are not being picked up, please call The Service Provider and quote your confirmation number to double check.
What to bring/wear ● Motion-sickness medicine (if required)
● Protective clothing, hat, sunscreen lotion, and sunglasses
● Comfortable shoes
● Light jacket/sweater for windy or cool days
● Water bottle, Snacks
● Umbrella / raincoat if rains
● Insect repellent
● Camera (waterproof)
● Money/credit card for optional purchases
Other info 【Important Post-Covid Service Information】
Please refer to https://www.grayline.com.au/ for the latest updates during the post-Covid period.
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● Tour
-WiFi on coach subject to coach availability.

● Child Policy
-It is Tasmanian law that infants occupy a seat.
-Infants travelling on a Public Day Tour aged between 0-3 will be given an allocated seat and be seated in a Child Restraint Seat subject to availability.
-Child Restraint Seats will be available for hire or the customer may supply their own.
-Children aged 4-7 travelling on a Public Day Tour must be seated in an allocated seat and wear a seat belt.
-Booster Seats are available as an option for hire or the customer may supply their own.
-Children aged 4-7 must not travel in the first two rows of the coach on a Public Day Tour.

● General
-Itineraries, prices and days of operation are subject to change or withdrawal without notice. A fuel levy may apply when world oil prices exceed the allowance in the fare.
-State and territory laws require all passengers to wear seat belts in seat belt equipped vehicles. The service provider is not responsible for monitoring this requirement.
-Parents, guardians or the client are required to ensure all children wear seat belts in seat belt equipped vehicles.
-The service provider is not responsible for the provision, installation and securing of children and child booster seats, capsules and child restraints. Parents, guardians or the client are responsible to provide, install and secure all child restraint and booster seats.
-The service provider is not responsible for the behaviour and safety of children when not accompanied by a parent or guardian.
-Customers are responsible for their own physical safety at all venues and locations.
-Parents or Guardians are responsible for the safety of children at all venues and locations. The service provider reserves the right to deny travel where a risk to customers, public or staff is perceived.
-Passengers must be able to ensure their own safety and enjoyment on the tour (including any stops and venues visited) and passengers with special needs must be accompanied by a carer or assistant where necessary.
-Passengers travelling in a wheel chair must travel in the wheel chair unless a spare coach seat is available.
-Wheel chairs will only be unloaded at stops which are longer than 15 minutes.
-The service provider is not responsible for the anchoring of the wheel chair.
-No illicit drugs or alcohol are to be consumed on any service provider's vehicle.
-Smoking is not permitted on any service provider's vehicle.
-The service provider reserves the right to eject any passengers behaving in an inappropriate, offensive, intoxicated or destructive manner from the vehicle or to stop the vehicle until the relevant behaviour ceases or the situation is otherwise resolved. This may include requesting that police or other relevant authorities attend.
-Passengers and the person booking are responsible for any damage they directly or indirectly cause to the vehicle. Examples of damage include vandalism, food or beverage spillage and breakage of interior or exterior fittings.
-To the extent permitted by law, service provider reserves is not responsible for any damage or soiling of luggage.
-The service provider is not a bailee in respect of any lost property left on service provider's vehicle and does not guarantee the security of any lost property.
-The service provider recommends that all customers obtain an appropriate Travel Insurance policy.
-Pending tide conditions on the river, the cruise may need to go in the opposite direction.
-The service provider reserves the right to modify or cancel tours and bookings leading up to and on the day of travel due to road, weather or other operational needs warranted at the time and will always be in the best interest and safety of all clients.

2 Overview

Salamanca Market - delight in a shopping experience at Hobart's popular and colourful outdoor marketplace. Then join the coach to Port Arthur and acquire a sense of the past convict era and early Australian settlement.

Spend the morning tasting the best fresh produce in Tasmania, perhaps try a local favourite, Scallop Pie. Wander through this big, thriving market and look for unique knick knacks. In the late morning, hop on board your luxury coach and travel to the historically significant site of Port Arthur. Take a guided walk of the site and then have hours of free time to explore the fascinating ruins or relax at the restaurant / cafe on site.

Port Arthur with Salamanca Market Full Day Tour Departs from Hobart

 

Port Arthur

Visiting the Historic Site of Port Arthur is an evocative experience. Being Australia's most intact convict site, you can immerse yourself in its history and roam the ruins of over 30 buildings set on beautifully landscaped grounds. This open air museum will leave you with a lasting memory of one of Australia's most significant heritage areas and a comprehensive understanding of life in a penal colony.

 

Highlights
  • Salamanca Market
    • Courtesy hotel transfer or make your own way to Salamanca Market
    • Wander through numerous stalls of arts, crafts, fresh produce and tantalising gourmet foods
    • Trendy restaurants, galleries and unique shops
    • Perhaps enjoy a morning tea (own expense)

     

  • Port Arthur
    • Departing Hobart view Government House, home to the governor of Tasmania
    • Travel across the Tasman Bridge over the Derwent River
    • Continue onto the Tasman Peninsula, an area abound with natural bushland, native wildlife and amazing coastal scenery
    • Skirt Norfolk Bay on the Tasman Peninsula
    • Eaglehawk Neck- stunning rocky coastline
    • Doo Town
    • Stop in the Tasman National Park at Pristine Pirates Bay, will leave you in awe of the wonderful views, rugged coastline and striking rock formations. A great photo opportunity!
    • Arriving at Port Arthur you have approximately 5 hours to soak up the atmosphere of this World Heritage Site
    • Visit the Interpretation Centre and follow the harrowing life of a convict.
    • Join a guided walking tour to learn about the many restored buildings and ruins
    • See the Penitentiary - a one time granary and flour mill, separate prison, Commandant's House, church and more
    • Enjoy a cruise on Carnarvon Bay around the Isle of the Dead, then back to the Historic Site for free time to purchase your own lunch and explore at your own pace.

 

3 Policy

Cancellation Policy

● If you cancel at least 7 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is no cancellation fee.
● If you cancel between 0 and 6 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is a 100 percent cancellation fee.
● If no show, no refund.

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