Port Arthur
Australia · Tasmania · 10 m
Description
Port Arthur on the Tasman Peninsula is one of Australia’s most significant historic sites and a powerful place of remembrance of the country’s convict past. The former penal settlement is known for its well-preserved buildings, ruins and gardens, which tell the story of convict life and the British colonial system of the 19th century. Port Arthur is one of the eleven Australian Convict Sites inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List and combines fascinating history with the spectacular scenery of the Tasman Peninsula. Dramatic sea cliffs and striking rock formations shape the surrounding Tasman National Park, while natural wonders such as the Tessellated Pavement add to the region’s extraordinary coastal landscape.
Length of stay
Recommended length of stay: 1 to 2 days (optimal 2 days)
Travel season
Best time to visit: January – February
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Highlights
- Port Arthur Historic Site (UNESCO)
- Port Arthur Penitentiary & Convict Ruins
- Tasman National Park & Sea Cliffs
- Isle of the Dead
- Port Arthur Harbour Cruise
- Port Arthur Ghost Tour
- Point Puer Boys' Prison
- Tasman Arch
- Devils Kitchen
- Tasman Blowhole
- Tessellated Pavement
- Remarkable Cave
- Maingon Bay Lookout
- Cape Raoul
- Cape Hauy & The Totem Pole
- Three Capes Track(Multi-day trip)
- Fortescue Bay
- Pirates Bay Lookout
- Eaglehawk Neck Historic Site
- Coal Mines Historic Site (UNESCO)
- Tasman Island Cruise
- Tasmanian Devil Unzoo