tasman peninsula
Experience the spectacular beauty, rugged coastal landscapes, pristine beaches, culture and history of the Tasman Peninsula . Eaglehawk Neck is the perfect place to base your explorations.
For a full range of activities on the Tasman Peninsula , please contact:
Tasmanian Travel & Information Centre
Corner Davey & Elizabeth Streets, Hobart , Tasmania
Ph: (03) 6230 8233 or free call 1300 655 145
Website: http://www.tasmaniasouth.com/tassouth/visitors.html
Port Arthur Region Travel Shop at 2 convenient locations
Hobart - 49a Salamanca Place , Hobart , Tasmania ,
Ph: (03) 6224 5333
Port Arthur - Port Arthur Historic Site, Port Arthur Tasmania
Email: enquiries@portarthur-region.com.au
Website: http://www.portarthur-region.com.au/home.html
things to do...some of the best
Tasman Island Cruises
3-hour Tasman Island eco-cruise
Departs: 10 am, all year except Christmas Day
December to May 10 am and 2 pm
Full-day tour from Hobart
8 am daily from Tasmanian Visitor Information Centre, Hobart
3-hour eco-cruise to Tasman Island, entry to Port Arthur Historic Site
Morning tea and lunch – all transport
Experience...
· the highest sea cliffs in the southern hemisphere at Cape Pillar
· wonderful wildlife – hundreds of seals, pods of dolphins, migrating whales
· abundant bird species in their thousands
· ocean sculptured sea caves, incredible sea stacks, sheer crags of Tasman Island
· the sheer power and awesome beauty of the Southern Ocean
Phone: 03 6250 2200
Email:
info@tasmancruises.com.au
Website:
www. tasmancruises.com.au
Eaglehawk Dive Centre
178 Pirates Bay Drive , Eaglehawk Neck 7179
Phone: (03) 6250 3566
Email: info@eaglehawkdive.com.au
Website: www.eaglehawkdive.com.au
Offering some of the best temperate water diving in the world, Eaglehawk Dive Centre provides a complete diving service, from sales and hire of gear to PADI accredited dive courses (4 stars) and guided diving in some of the clearest waters in Australia . From the magnificent formations at the Sisters Rocks, the wreck of the SS Nord with huge shoals of fish, the unique Giant Kelp forests (up to 25m high), to the seal colony at Hippolyte Rock and the best sea cave system in Australia .
Blackaby’s Sea Kayak and Tours
GPO Box 1138, Hobart 7001
Mobile: 0418 124 072
Email: chrisblackaby@bigpond.com
Website: www.blackabyseakayaks.com
Sea kayaking is the perfect way to explore the Tasman Peninsula’s pristine rugged coastline, temperate rain forests, islands, beautiful white sandy beaches, and retrace its convict history. Offers a range of B&B sea kayaking tours on the Tasman Peninsula.
Port Arthur Historic Site
PORT ARTHUR, TAS. 7182
Phone: 1800 659 101
Email: bookings@portarthur.org.au
Website: www.portarthur.org.au
Port Arthur Historic Site is a place where the scenic beauty contrasts dramatically with its brutal history. Port Arthur Historic Site's peaceful ambience provides the perfect place to stroll amongst the restored houses and ruins, picnic on gently rolling lawns surrounded by glorious gardens, cruise the tranquil harbour by day or take in a chilling ghost tour in the evening. Your 2-day entry pass includes a harbour cruise, a guided walking tour and access to over 30 restored ruins and the beautiful gardens. Port Arthur Historic Site is open every day of the year.
Tasman National Park
Fortescue Bay Campground, Fortescue Bay, Tasman Peninsula
Phone: (03) 6250 2433
Website: www.parks.tas.gov.au/natparks/tasman
Tasman National Park protects diverse forest and fauna and spectacular coastline with windswept cliffs and wild views. Stretching from Cape Surville on the eastern side through to Cape Raoul on the west, the park incorporates several off-shore islands, including Fossil Island, Hippolyte Rocks and Tasman Island.
The Tasman Coastal Trail is one of the five great walks of wilderness Tasmania and follows the coastline from Waterfall Bay, near Eaglehawk Neck to Cape Pillar overlooking remote Tasman Island. The 3-5 day walk climbs peaks, skirts soaring cliffs and rounds tranquil bays.
Tasman Trail on the web: www.parks.tas.gov.au/recreation/tracknotes/tasman.html
Tasman National Park contains some of Tasmania's most awe-inspiring yet accessible scenery. Some of the best views can be reached by car, starting with Tasman Lookout at Eaglehawk Neck where you will get your first glimpse of the magnificent cliffs and coastal formations that line much of the Tasman Peninsula.
Tasmanian Devil Park
Arthur Highway, Taranna, Tasman Peninsula
Ph: 1800 641 641
Email: tasmaniandevil@tassie.net.au
Website: www.tasmaniandevilpark.com
Discover Tasmania’s famous devils and other nocturnal marsupials on the after dark "Devils in the Dark" eco-attraction. Bookings required.
Tasmania, much more …….
Visit Tourism Tasmania’s website for a complete list of events, activities, touring guides and places to stay around Tasmania
http://www.discovertasmania.com.au/