Aerial view of the historic Port Arthur site with stone buildings, ruins, green lawns, trees, and a body of water, surrounded by hills and distant mountains.
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Port Arthur Food & Gin Safari

from A$1180
9 hours

A private food and gin day tour of the Tasman Peninsula from Hobart. See Eaglehawk Neck, Tasman Arch and the Blowhole, explore Port Arthur with an audio tour and harbour cruise, lunch at Bangor Vineyard Shed, then taste chocolate, honey, gin and oysters on the way home.

  • Aerial view of the historic Port Arthur site with stone buildings, ruins, green lawns, trees, and a body of water, surrounded by hills and distant mountains.
  • Wood-panelled shop interior displaying handmade goods, including candles, jars, bottles, soaps, and a sign reading Chocolate: a delicious cure for a bad day. Perfectly positioned for visitors exploring the Port Arthur region or embarking on a local Food Safari.
  • Two people stand on a quay by the water at Port Arthur, with a historic stone building and forested hills in the background under a cloudy sky.
  • Modern winery interior with wooden floors, glass doors, a bar table made from a wine barrel, and the words Bangor Vineyard Shed on a large wood wall. Inspired by the flavours of Food Safari experiences near Port Arthur, tables and chairs line the sunlit windows, creating an inviting atmosphere for tastings and culinary adventures.
  • A wooden building with a sign reading Tasmanian Chocolate Foundry Factory Shop stands surrounded by trees, with gravel and green plants in the foreground—a delightful stop for visitors exploring Port Arthur or embarking on a Food Safari through the region.
  • Display of assorted chocolate bars in wooden trays on a rustic counter, evoking the charm of a Food Safari, with shelves of packaged goods and a set of scales in a warmly lit shop setting.
  • A wooden barrel labelled Dunalley Bay Distillery with a tap, resting on a wooden stand and surrounded by other barrels—a delightful scene reminiscent of a Gin Safari through the flavours of Port Arthur.
  • A plate of empty oyster shells with a lemon wedge sits on a rustic wooden table, evoking the fresh flavours of Port Arthur; another similar plate is visible in the background.
  • Two people stand on a balcony of a stone building with arched doorways and a round tower, surrounded by trees and blue sky with clouds, enjoying the sights after an exhilarating Food Safari at Port Arthur.
  • Natural stone arch over a narrow gorge with water below, surrounded by layered rock cliffs and sparse vegetation; a striking landscape not far from Port Arthur, perfect for explorers seeking a taste of Tasmania’s wild side—perhaps even as part of a Food Safari or Gin Safari adventure.
  • A display case with assorted chocolates in rows, each labelled by flavour—including Caramel Animals, Kahlúa, and Choc Orange—invites you to embark on a Food Safari from a cosy wooden counter reminiscent of Port Arthur’s charming cafés.
  • Aerial view of the historic Port Arthur site with stone buildings, ruins, green lawns, trees, and a body of water, surrounded by hills and distant mountains.
  • Wood-panelled shop interior displaying handmade goods, including candles, jars, bottles, soaps, and a sign reading Chocolate: a delicious cure for a bad day. Perfectly positioned for visitors exploring the Port Arthur region or embarking on a local Food Safari.
  • Two people stand on a quay by the water at Port Arthur, with a historic stone building and forested hills in the background under a cloudy sky.
  • Modern winery interior with wooden floors, glass doors, a bar table made from a wine barrel, and the words Bangor Vineyard Shed on a large wood wall. Inspired by the flavours of Food Safari experiences near Port Arthur, tables and chairs line the sunlit windows, creating an inviting atmosphere for tastings and culinary adventures.
  • A wooden building with a sign reading Tasmanian Chocolate Foundry Factory Shop stands surrounded by trees, with gravel and green plants in the foreground—a delightful stop for visitors exploring Port Arthur or embarking on a Food Safari through the region.
  • Display of assorted chocolate bars in wooden trays on a rustic counter, evoking the charm of a Food Safari, with shelves of packaged goods and a set of scales in a warmly lit shop setting.
  • A wooden barrel labelled Dunalley Bay Distillery with a tap, resting on a wooden stand and surrounded by other barrels—a delightful scene reminiscent of a Gin Safari through the flavours of Port Arthur.
  • A plate of empty oyster shells with a lemon wedge sits on a rustic wooden table, evoking the fresh flavours of Port Arthur; another similar plate is visible in the background.
  • Two people stand on a balcony of a stone building with arched doorways and a round tower, surrounded by trees and blue sky with clouds, enjoying the sights after an exhilarating Food Safari at Port Arthur.
  • Natural stone arch over a narrow gorge with water below, surrounded by layered rock cliffs and sparse vegetation; a striking landscape not far from Port Arthur, perfect for explorers seeking a taste of Tasmania’s wild side—perhaps even as part of a Food Safari or Gin Safari adventure.
  • A display case with assorted chocolates in rows, each labelled by flavour—including Caramel Animals, Kahlúa, and Choc Orange—invites you to embark on a Food Safari from a cosy wooden counter reminiscent of Port Arthur’s charming cafés.

Quick read before you book.

  • Port Arthur as one stop in a day built around local producers
  • Your own guide and vehicle setting the pace
  • Cape Hauy, the Candlestick and Waterfall Bay from Eaglehawk Neck
  • Doo Town and the Dog Line on the way down the peninsula
  • Lunch with vineyard views at Bangor

What’s included

  • Entry fees to Port Arthur Historic Site
  • Self guided audio tour at Port Arthur
  • Short harbour cruise at Port Arthur
  • One course lunch at Bangor Vineyard Shed with estate wine
  • Chocolate tastings at Tasmanian Chocolate Foundry
  • Behind the scenes visit and tastings at Tasman Honey Farm
  • Gin tastings at Dunalley Bay Distillery
  • Fresh Tasmanian oysters for afternoon tea in Dunalley
  • Visit Tasman Arch and the Blowhole
  • Scenic stop at Eaglehawk Neck Lookout
  • Hotel pickup and drop off
  • Guided commentary throughout the day
  • Local private tour guide and private transport

Commonly asked questions.

Yes, you have a private local guide and private transport for the day, with hotel pick up and drop off in Hobart.

Port Arthur Historic Site entry with a self guided audio tour, a short harbour cruise, a one course lunch with estate wine at Bangor Vineyard Shed, and tastings of chocolate, honey, gin and oysters.

You explore the Historic Site at your own pace with a self guided audio tour, then join a short harbour cruise with stories of early settlement.

The day takes in Eaglehawk Neck, views to Cape Hauy and the Candlestick, the Dog Line, Doo Town, Tasman Arch and the Blowhole.

Yes, a seasonal one course lunch with estate wine is included at Bangor Vineyard Shed. Let the team know about dietary needs when you book.

Private tours can be cancelled more than 72 hours before departure for a full refund or rebooking. Cancellations within 72 hours are not refunded.

A water bottle, camera, small day bag, comfortable walking shoes and a rain jacket, as the weather on the peninsula changes quickly.

The same team runs a private Bruny Island wine and lighthouse day tour if you want another day of local food and drink.

Your guide picks you up from your Hobart hotel at 7am, and you're back around 4:30pm, about nine hours in total.

The price per person drops as your group gets bigger, with the best per person rate for groups of eight or more.

After lunch at Bangor Vineyard Shed you taste handmade chocolate at the Tasmanian Chocolate Foundry, go behind the scenes at the Tasman Honey Farm, sample gin at Dunalley Bay Distillery and finish with fresh Tasmanian oysters.

You explore with a self guided audio tour, so it helps to know the key buildings first. Our Port Arthur Historic Site guide covers what to see.
Yes, browse our Port Arthur tours, from sea cliff cruises to small group convict history days.

Read more? Here’s the full description.

Port Arthur usually gets a rushed visit wedged between long drives. On this private food and gin safari, the convict site is just one course in a day built around the Tasman Peninsula's best producers, with your own guide and vehicle setting the pace. After hotel pick up in Hobart you cross the Denison Canal at Dunalley and stop at Eaglehawk Neck, coffee in hand, looking out to Cape Hauy, the Candlestick and Waterfall Bay. Your guide shows you the Dog Line and quirky Doo Town, then the sea carved Tasman Arch and the Blowhole. At the Port Arthur Historic Site you explore at your own pace with a self guided audio tour, then take a short harbour cruise with stories of early settlement. Lunch is a seasonal one course meal at Bangor Vineyard Shed with estate wine and vineyard views. The afternoon is all treats: handmade chocolate at the Tasmanian Chocolate Foundry, a behind the scenes visit and tasting at Tasman Honey Farm, and finally gin and freshly shucked oysters at Dunalley Bay Distillery, looking across Norfolk Bay to kunanyi/Mount Wellington. Planning your time on the peninsula? Our Port Arthur Historic Site guide is a good start. Explore the day, then check availability.

Additional info by the operator.

  • Hotel pick up in Hobart at 7am, returning around 4:30pm
  • Private tour, so the per person price drops as your group grows
  • Let the team know about dietary needs when you book
  • Bring a water bottle, camera, small day bag, comfortable walking shoes and a rain jacket
  • Cancel more than 72 hours before departure for a full refund or to rebook