Join us for an exclusive opportunity to explore Port Arthur's
maritime history and dockyard, with rare access to buildings and
artifacts that are not usually open to the public.
The Master Shipwrights House at Port Arthur's Dockyard
History
Today the Port Arthur Dockyard area is silent and almost empty. But
if you had been here between 1834 and 1848, you would have found the
busiest and most productive ship yard in Van Diemen’s Land.
Here, convict labourers crafted hundreds of whaleboats, ship’s’
buoys, brigantines and barques for private and government customers. One
of only three dockyards in the British Empire to have used convict
labour to build the yard and the ships, it is also the best preserved.
The Tour
Depart from Brooke St Pier on the Hobart waterfront and cruise on the
Marana, past the soaring sea cliffs of the Tasman Peninsula, including
the stunning Cape Raoul.
Marana passes Cape RaoulUpon arrival at Port Arthur you will be treated to an introductory
tour of the World Heritage listed Site and explore the buildings and
ruins, museum houses and convict gallery.
Continue your journey with a special tour of Port Arthur's Dockyard,
including rare access to the1834 Master Shipwright's House and Clerk of
Works' House. View an excusive exhibition including the dockyard model
and fascinating archeological material excavated from the site.
Special guest speakers will offer insights into the operation,
heritage and conservation of the dockyard and the importance of the
traditional trade of boat building.
Lunch is included and will feature an array of tasty treats; a fresh
baked baguette, selection of cold meats and salad with some Tasmanian
fruit juice to quench your thirst.
Special gift
Clerk of Works House, Port Arthur DockyardEach tour participant will receive a gift copy of A Harbour Large Enough to Admit a Whole Fleet - The Maritime History and Archaeology of Port Arthur prior to your transfer back to Hobart by coach.
This is a very limited offer so don't miss your chance to reserve a spot!
Details:
When: Friday 8 or Sunday 10 February, departing 8:15, returning to Hobart by 5pm
Where: Tour departs and returns to Brooke Street Pier, Hobart Waterfront
Cost: Adult: $147:00 Child (4 years+): $121.00: Family $495.00 (2 x adults / 2 x children)
Bookings: Phone Navigators on +61 (0)3 6223 1914 or www.navigators.net.au
Guest Speakers:
Friday 8 February - Dr Jane Harrington, Director of Conservation & Infrastructure at Port Arthur
Sunday 10 February - Mr Mike Nash, Maritime Archeologist, Parks & Wildlife Service