The Tasman and Forestier Peninsulas is a set of two peninsulas in the south-east of Tasmania. Located close to Hobart, this area is a popular day trip destination and is home to the former penal colony of Port Arthur along with many natural wonders within Tasman National Park.

• Dunalley
• Taranna
• Eaglehawk Neck
• Koonya
• Nubeena
• Port Arthur

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Map of Tasman Peninsula

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.

One of the major reasons that people visit this area is former penal colony of Port Arthur.

• -43.1471147.84911 Port Arthur, Arthur Highway, ☏ +61 3 6251 2310. This former convict settlement is arguably one of Tasmania's most popular attractions and is one of 11 penal sites that make up the Australian Convict Sites on the UNESCO World Heritage list. 

• Coal Mines Historic site. Another world heritage listed convict site, west of Port Arthur. 

Tasman Island Cruises, Arthur Highway, Port Arthur, ☏ +61 3 6250 2200, [email protected]. Tasman Island Cruises operates 3 hour eco-cruises to Tasman Island from Port Arthur daily all year round. Full day tours from Hobart are also available. The tours cruise the gorgeous coastline of the Tasman Island National Park and boast seal sightings and have also had regular dolphin and whale sightings. The staff are excellent and it's not to be missed when in the area. 

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

• Speed limits must be observed strictly all around Tasmania. Speed limits on highways are usually 100 km/h unless otherwise signed. Speed limits on all Tasmanian streets range from 50-60km/h unless otherwise signed. Fines will be imposed if speed limits are not observed.
• Mobile phone reception can be patchy in many areas of the Tasman Peninsula. Telstra NextG provides the best reception, but this is not guaranteed.
• Tasmania is generally a safe place, but basic safety must be observed.

Follow the highway to Hobart.