Tasman Island Cruises - Pennicott Wilderness Journeys

This is a hosted stay through Hipcamp, below is the information provided by the Host regarding their offering. Semaphore Farm is a 400-acre property with convict history, bordering the Port Arthur historic site. It is a private timber reserve and a working forest farm. We have a combination of native eucalypt forest and plantation, and we grow hay and our own beef. Offering many walking and bike trails through the 150 acres of forest and pasture accessible to campers. The campsite has spring water on tap, a hot shower, toilet,rustic camp kitchen, wood stove, gas bbq, level sites and campfire when permitted. Firewood is included (donations welcomed). The Port Arthur Historic site and a safe swimming beach are within walking distance with Safety Cove and Remarkable Cave only a 5-minute drive away. Longer walks including the Three Capes tracks are easily accessible. Launch your boat nearby to access good fishing or fish for squid off the Port Arthur jetty. Plenty of wildlife to see at night and birds during the day. You might even see our resident Wedgetail Eagle! Dog-friendly (must be under control/on a lead/contained).

Stewarts Bay Lodge is nestled between a beautiful beach, a forest, the calming ocean, a world heritage listed national park and Australia’s world-renowned Port Arthur Historic Site. The nine hectare (22 acres) property is on the shores of Stewarts Bay at Port Arthur, just 90 minutes from Hobart in the beautiful region known as the Tasman Peninsula. Offering a variety of quality, self-contained cabins and chalet accommodation with restaurant, function rooms and recreation facilities, all surrounded by sandy beaches, crystal clear ocean waters and beautiful woodlands. The spectacular views reflect physical beauty and natural diversity as well as the allure of incredible history, adventure and private relaxation. Stewarts Bay Lodge offers a wonderful selection of the freshest foods, prepared and served at the Lodge's on-site restaurant "On the Bay". Coupled with its two function rooms, Stewarts Bay Lodge becomes the perfect venue for any event; from beautiful wilderness and beach weddings and receptions to corporate conferences and seminars. Extended stay groups are also well served with a range of comfortable and well-appointed self-contained units - some in their own enchanting bush setting and some with beautiful water views. Stewarts Bay Lodge is the ideal base for a wonderful holiday experience - whether it is an outdoor adventure, guided walks, spectacular sightseeing by land or sea or just relaxing and recharging your batteries.

This comfortable motor inn, the only hotel within the Port Arthur Historic Site, offers true hospitality and a quiet and relaxing place to stay. Pause for a drink in the bar and enjoy panoramic views over Port Arthur, views shared by the restaurant where you can feast on fine Tasmanian produce. Or just relax in front of a roaring fire in the lounge. All rooms are air-conditioned for extra comfort, with a choice of different types of accommodation to suit all budgets. You can choose from Spa, Officer, or Guard rooms. Spa and Officer have queen beds whilst Guard rooms have a double and a single making them suitable for families. It is only a few steps to the beautiful parklands and convict buildings where you can easily spend a whole day and in the evenings the brave may experience a guided ghost tour by lantern light. The hotel offers a Port Arthur Ghost Tour package which also includes dinner, accommodation and breakfast.