Day 1
Hobart Heritage Precincts & Richmond
Explore Battery Point and Salamanca, choose a museum, then continue to Richmond Bridge and Gaol in the afternoon.
Overnight · Hobart
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History
Hobart & Port Arthur Heritage Trail
A two-day self-drive route through Hobart's historic precincts, Richmond and the Tasman Peninsula.
Duration
2 days
Trip shape
Loop
Entry · HobartExit · Hobart
Ordered driving stages
The shape of the route
Unverified driving distance and time are intentionally omitted.
Day 2
Port Arthur & Tasman Peninsula Coast
Allow time for Port Arthur's guided and harbour activities, with a Tessellated Pavement stop only when tides and weather are suitable.
Overnight · Hobart
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Key stops
Places worth stopping for
Free
Hobart & South
Battery Point
A charming heritage neighborhood with colonial cottages and harbor views.
About 2 hours
Free
Hobart & South
Salamanca Place
Historic sandstone warehouses converted into galleries, cafes, and boutiques.
About 2 hours
Free
Hobart & South
Richmond Bridge
Australia's oldest stone bridge, built by convicts in 1823.
About 2 hours
Hobart & South
Richmond Gaol
One of Australia's best-preserved convict-era prisons, dating from 1825.
About 2 hours
Hobart & South
Port Arthur Historic Site
Australia's most significant convict heritage site and UNESCO World Heritage listing.
About 4 hours
Free
Hobart & South
Tessellated Pavement
A rare natural rock formation resembling a tiled floor.
About 1.5 hours
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