Kingston attractions

At the Port Arthur Historic Site you’ll join a lantern-lit ghost tour that takes place after hours across the site’s atmospheric grounds and buildings. Walking by lantern light, you’ll move through the same spaces where convicts lived and worked and hear true tales of unexplained events and chilling paranormal encounters that span from convict times to the present day. Along the way, guides will share stories and reports of hauntings linked to specific places within the historic precinct, giving context to the site’s history as you stand in its dimly lit courtyards, ruins and rooms. The evening offers a different view of Port Arthur, with the site’s buildings and landscape taking on a more intimate, eerie character under the lantern glow. Check the official website for other options or special events.

Port Arthur Historic Site offers a direct window into Australia’s convict past. As a former penal settlement and a place of secondary punishment, it was specifically designed for male convicts who re-offended. Along the way, you will learn about convict labour and its influence on the nation’s development and colonial life. You will encounter the settlement’s historic buildings and hear the stories that shaped everyday life there. Additional guided tours can be added to your ticket. The Essentials Tour is an accessible guided introduction that covers the key history and stories of Port Arthur. The Premium Tour explores the background of the site’s iconic buildings in more depth on a small-group guided walk. The Isle of the Dead tour involves stepping off the harbour cruise for a guided walk around the island, the final resting place for over 1,000 convicts, soldiers and free settlers. The Escapes tour recounts the desperate attempts made by some convicts to flee the settlement. Each option focuses on different aspects of the site’s history, so you can tailor your visit to the themes that interest you most.

Robert Pennicott’s award‑winning Tasman Island Cruise takes you along the spectacular coastline between Eaglehawk Neck and Port Arthur. You’ll travel close to dramatic sea-sculpted rock formations and approach Tasman Island, where the coastline rises into some of the highest vertical sea cliffs in the Southern Hemisphere. Along the way you’ll enter deep sea caves and spend time looking for local marine and birdlife. You’ll observe seals and dolphins in the water and may spot seabirds such as sea eagles and albatross wheeling above the cliffs. As you move through this rugged coastal scenery, the guide will point out notable features and help you understand the natural history of the area, giving context to the views and wildlife you see.

This ticket will allow you to travel to and from the summit of Mt Wellington in 2.5 hours. At the location, you’ll have 30 minutes to see the picturesque views over Hobart and the east coast and Southern Tasmania on the west. You can also choose the hop-on, hop-off option where you’ll get to explore the alpine walking tracks of the bus stops. There’ll also be chances for you to hop off at Fern Tree Park, The Springs, The Chalet and Big Bend bus stops, go on long walks along various trails and hop on a bus later to Hobart. Additionally, you can stop by food joints for lunch and drinks.

On this cruise, you'll have the opportunity to board the 'Spirit of Hobart' vessel and sail down the Derwent River. Along the way, you'll be able to listen to onboard commentary about the city's history and surroundings. Depending on which tour you book, you may be served light refreshments, lunch or dinner during the ride.

With this 24-hour or 48-hour pass, you’ll get the opportunity to take an open-top double-decker bus ride around Hobart and explore famous sights at your own pace. During the 90-minute tour, you’ll be able to enjoy the panoramic views of the city and discover popular attractions such as Battery Point, Salamanca Place, the historical Cascade Brewery and the Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens. You can hop off the bus at the stops of your interest and continue sightseeing later. Besides, you’ll have the chance to listen to a professional commentary and gain insights into Hobart’s history and culture.

On this full-day tour, you'll visit Bruny Island with a local guide. Leaving Hobart, you'll travel by minivan and ferry to the island known for its spectacular natural beauty. At Bruny Island, you'll be able to take a walk through the rainforest, looking out for local wildlife. You'll also head up to the Cape Bruny Lighthouse – one of the oldest lighthouses in Australia – for panoramic views across the Tasman Sea and South Bruny Island. You'll have opportunities to sample local produce, including berries, ice cream, wine and oysters, before returning to Hobart.

From Hobart, you'll visit Bruny Island to explore its dramatic coastal scenery. A coastal wilderness cruise takes you into the Southern Ocean aboard a custom-built eco-cruiser, giving you close-up views of pristine beaches and remote coastlines. Along the way you'll encounter wildlife in its natural habitat and see the island’s rugged features up close. The cruise travels alongside sheer cliff faces and into deep-sea caves, creating moments of real excitement as the vessel negotiates the coast. Morning tea and lunch are served on the island, giving you time to relax and take in the surroundings between outings on land and sea.

This full-day tour from Hobart will give you extended time to explore Port Arthur, a former convict site set among scenic ruins, restored buildings and natural landscapes. As you move through the historic area, you can join complimentary site talks that run throughout the day and hear stories that bring the convict era to life. Local, experienced driver guides will provide personalised live commentary and will be on hand throughout your visit. You will cruise around the Isle of the Dead on Carnarvon Bay to gain a deeper connection to the convict history. Lunch and refreshments can be purchased on site, or you may bring your own. Along the way you can opt into a free tour of the Remarkable Caves, and on the return to Hobart the itinerary includes a visit to the Chocolate Factory. The tour is designed to maximise your time at Port Arthur while offering guided insights and several optional extras to suit your interests.

At the brewery, you will learn the art of creating one of the nation's oldest beer recipes from start to finish while you explore areas of the site that are not usually open to the public. As you move through the space, your guide will explain the brewing process and the ingredients involved. Please note that, due to the nature of brewery operations, it is not guaranteed that the areas visited on the tour will be visibly active at the time of your walkthrough. You will finish your visit with a refreshing tasting paddle of four Cascade beers. To attend the tour you must be over 18 and must not have consumed alcohol before the tour (a zero alcohol policy). You will need to wear enclosed, flat shoes (no sandals, thongs or heels) and agree to wear the provided personal protective equipment for the duration of the tour. The tour includes several flights of stairs and significant walking at a moderate pace. In the food preparation area, guide dogs and other registered assistance dogs may not accompany their handlers. Visitors who are blind or have low vision who use a long cane and/or have a support person are welcome to join the tour.

From Adventure Bay on Bruny Island, you’ll set out around Tasmania’s rugged coastline aboard a custom‑built eco‑cruiser. The boat will take you close to the Southern Ocean, running alongside sheer cliff faces and towering sea cliffs, and into areas where deep‑sea caves cut into the rock. Along the way you’ll pass pristine beaches and remote stretches of coastline that are largely accessible only from the water. As you move through these coastal wilderness areas, you’ll look for sea and coastal wildlife. The cruise will focus on abundant species in their natural habitat, and you may spot dolphins, seals and a variety of birdlife. Guides will explore the shoreline and point out natural features as you travel, giving you context about the landscapes and habitats you’re seeing. The experience is designed to showcase Bruny Island’s dramatic coast and its marine life from the perspective of the water.

This all‑inclusive food, sightseeing and lighthouse tour on Bruny Island combines local produce, scenic lookouts and guided history. You’ll join an exclusive guided visit to Cape Bruny Lighthouse arranged by Bruny Island Safaris. On the beach you’ll have morning tea with Bruny Island oysters, cheeses and freshly baked bread while your guide shares stories about the island. Along the way you’ll take in views from Truganini Lookout at The Neck and other coastal vantage points. Tastings at Bruny Island Chocolate Co and Bruny Island Honey are included and typically feature honey, chocolate and fudge. The day highlights the island’s scenery, wildlife, history and local produce, and your guide will offer interesting background as you move between stops. The tour was designed by Managing Director Craig Parsey, who spent part of his childhood at Cape Bruny Lighthouse when his father was the lighthouse keeper, so you’ll also get a true local insight into Bruny Island.

You’ll summit Mt Wellington for wide views over the city and surrounding landscape before setting off on a scenic drive along the Derwent River towards Mt Field National Park. Along the way you’ll stop at Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary to visit Tasmanian devils. The day concludes with a relaxed stroll through the historic streets of Richmond. Selected hotel pickup and drop-off are included. The experience runs in a small group and is accompanied by a local guide.

Spend the day exploring the UNESCO World Heritage‑listed Port Arthur Historic Site. Your site entry includes a guided introductory walking tour, a harbour cruise and access to the site’s many historic buildings, so you can take in the place from different angles and at your own pace. The guided walking tour will give you an orientation to the site and its history, helping you understand the stories behind the ruins and restored buildings as you move through the precinct. Along the way you’ll be able to enter a range of historic structures and explore their interiors and grounds. The included harbour cruise offers a different perspective, letting you view the coastline and shoreline features associated with the site from the water. You’ll be free to spend time where you wish, following the tour themes or wandering independently through gardens, ruins and buildings. Together, the walking introduction, the harbour cruise and unrestricted access to the historic buildings give a rounded way to experience Port Arthur’s heritage and landscape.

This combined ticket gives you access to two of Hobart’s most iconic sightseeing experiences: the kunanyi/Mt Wellington Explorer Bus and the Red Decker City Loop Tour. On the Explorer Bus you’ll travel to 1,270 metres above sea level and take in spectacular views over Hobart and beyond. The trip includes time to explore the summit of kunanyi / Mount Wellington, and you can also hop on and off at multiple stops to follow a range of bushwalking tracks. Back in the city you’ll join the official Red Decker City Loop sightseeing tour. From the top deck of the open‑top double‑decker buses you’ll enjoy 360‑degree views of Hobart as the route passes key neighbourhoods and landmarks. You can remain on board for the full circuit or hop on and off at any of the 20 convenient stops around the city. The experience includes a kunanyi/Mt Wellington Explorer Pass and a Hop‑On Hop‑Off City Loop Ticket.