The Fox and Hounds Historic Hotel

The Fox and Hounds Historic Hotel is a heritage inn, restaurant and pub at 6789 Arthur Highway in Port Arthur, Tasmania. Set among bushland near the coast, it offers a relaxed base for exploring the Tasman Peninsula, with the Port Arthur Historic Site only a short drive away.

The hotel combines a rustic dining room with a long timber bar and a working fireplace. The atmosphere is informal and country-style, suited to a quiet meal, a drink at the bar or an overnight stay after a day exploring the peninsula. Dining and accommodation are brought together in a traditional inn setting rather than a stand-alone restaurant.

Guest rooms are described as quiet and positioned among the surrounding bushland, with views towards the bush and bay. The setting suits travellers seeking a slower stay close to the area’s historic and natural attractions. After dark, the surrounding landscape offers the calm of a rural coastal location, with wallabies sometimes appearing around dusk.

The hotel is well placed for Port Arthur Historic Site, Stingaree Bay, Remarkable Cave, the Tessellated Pavement, Cape Raoul, Crescent Bay and Fortescue Bay. Stingaree Bay is within walking distance, while the other destinations are reached by car. The property also accepts group bookings, making it a practical option for organised stays and gatherings.

The Fox and Hounds suits visitors combining heritage tourism with time outdoors, as well as travellers looking for a straightforward pub meal and a quiet room near Port Arthur. The restaurant and bar provide a place to settle in after coastal walks, sightseeing or a drive around the Tasman Peninsula, while after-hours check-in supports arrivals outside the hotel’s regular office hours.