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Port Arthur, Australia

Port Arthur is famous for it's convict past, being home to a 19th-century penal settlement. The Settlement now operates as an open-air museum, with a collection of ruins, restored buildings and historical sites.

Port Arthur is also an ideal location to explore further along Tasmania's rugged south-east coast, with towering rock formations, and Tasman Island.

Things to See

Port Arthur Historic Site
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Historical site of a convict penitentiary. There are historical ruins, as well as restored buildings. If staying overnight there is also a...
Tasman Island Cruises
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Tours including around Tasman island exploring sea caves and seeing the marine wildlife surrounding the Port Arthur area.

Places to Eat

Getting Around

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Tasman Island Cruises
Things to see
(by 2 users)
Tours including around Tasman island exploring sea caves and seeing the marine wildlife surrounding the Port Arthur area.
Port Arthur Historic Site
Things to see
(by 2 users)
Historical site of a convict penitentiary. There are historical ruins, as well as restored buildings. If staying overnight there is also a...

Private Tours in Port Arthur

Tips for visiting Port Arthur

Port Arthur is famous for it's convict past, being home to a 19th-century penal settlement. The Settlement now operates as an open-air museum, with a collection of ruins, restored buildings and historical sites.

Port Arthur is also an ideal location to explore further along Tasmania's rugged south-east coast, with towering rock formations, and Tasman Island.

Currency
Australian Dollars (AUD)
Languages
English

Docks

Where do cruise ships dock in Port Arthur?
 Port Arthur Historical Site
Jetty Road, Port Arthur