Port Arthur Motor Inn

Explore the Spectacular Coastline from Port Arthur Historic Site to Cape Raoul on Pennicott Wilderness Journeys' Cape Raoul Cruise. With soaring sea cliffs and monumental rock formations, Tasman National Park is a coastal wonderland. Here the waters of the Southern Ocean collide with the towering ancient cliffs of the Tasman Peninsula, creating dramatic caves and arches, ending spectacularly at Cape Raoul, its dolerite columns like steps down into the ocean waters. The Tasman National Park borders the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Port Arthur Historic Site, where the formidable coastal terrain added to the feared reputation of the brutal penal colony. Today, this historic location stands as one of Australia’s premier attractions, offering a gateway to the region’s natural beauty. Our local guides are excited to welcome you on our Cape Raoul Cruises, giving you the opportunity to explore this phenomenal coastline for yourself, directly from the Port Arthur Historic Site. Pennicott Wilderness Journeys is a highly acclaimed environmental tourism operator, winning 15 National Tourism Awards and 32 Tasmanian Tourism Awards. The family business has been operating for 25 years and is dedicated to operating in harmony with the environment and local communities.

The 90-minute wilderness cruise takes in the cliffs, caves, arches and white sand beaches of the Tasman Peninsula to Cape Raoul. Cruise past significant historical sites like Point Puer and Isle of the Dead before marvelling at the gorgeous white sands of Safety Cove and the tall dunes of Crescent Bay. Keep an eye out for the cheeky Australian and long nose fur seals that lounge at the base of the dolerite columnar cliffs of Cape Raoul. Look up to witness the sheer magnitude of these 170-million-year-old cliffs, rising from the oceans edge to touch the sky. This option includes entry to Port Arthur Historic Site.

The 90-minute wilderness cruise takes in the cliffs, caves, arches and white sand beaches of the Tasman Peninsula to Cape Raoul. Cruise past significant historical sites like Point Puer and Isle of the Dead before marvelling at the gorgeous white sands of Safety Cove and the tall dunes of Crescent Bay. Keep an eye out for the cheeky Australian and long nose fur seals that lounge at the base of the dolerite columnar cliffs of Cape Raoul. Look up to witness the sheer magnitude of these 170-million-year-old cliffs, rising from the oceans edge to touch the sky.