Tasman Peninsula

The Tasman Peninsula is a peninsula in the south-east of Tasmania with many attractions such as Port Arthur.

Tasman Peninsula lies south and west of Forestier Peninsula, to which it is connected by an isthmus called Eaglehawk Neck. This in turn is joined to the rest of Tasmania by an isthmus called East Bay Neck, near the town of Dunalley (about 60 km by road from Hobart). The Conservation Park, located on the main highway at Taranna, is a popular local visitor attraction along with the Port Arthur Historic Site and a number of beaches.

The Tasman Peninsula area really starts in the little town of Dunalley, about 45 minutes' drive from Hobart. From Hobart, you head out on the A3 Highway, crossing the Derwent River and continuing on to Sorell. Here, you turn south to join Highway A9, which takes you all the way through Dunalley to Port Arthur Historic Site. The road is mostly two-lane and you travel through open countryside interspersed with eucalypt forests and views over Frederick Henry Bay.

Various private bus companies run services to the Tasman Penisula, from Hobart, and there is no public transport. Most of the the major national and international car rental companies have representatives in Hobart, so you can easily rent a car.

There are no pubs around the Tasman Peninsula. The closest pub would be at Dunalley, a 40 minute drive back towards Hobart.