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Port Arthur Historic Site

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The UNESCO World Heritage-listed Port Arthur Historic Site, located 90 minutes' drive from Hobart is Australia’s most intact and evocative convict site. There is a lot to see and do with more than 30 historic buildings and ruins to explore over 100 acres so you’ll want to allow a minimum of three to four hours.
aerial view of Port Arthur Historic Site
Port Arthur Gallery card description
Port Arthur Gallery World Heritage
1830 Restaurant and Bar
Port Arthur Imposing Ruins
Port Arthur Separate Prison
Port Arthur Harbour Cruise
Port Arthur Gardens
Isle of the Dead Port Arthur Historic Site
Port Arthur Historic Site
Your site entry ticket is valid for two consecutive days and includes a self-guided audio experience, complimentary guide talks at key locations throughout the day, a harbour cruise, access to the Port Arthur Gallery, house museums, and the gardens. Additional tours include the Essentials tour, the Premium tour, the Isle of the Dead Cemetery Tour, or hear of the many escape attempts with the Escape from Port Arthur tour. Visitors can cover the highlights of the history over fairly even ground in the essentials tour or experience a more comprehensive experience with the Premium tour.

Everyone is welcome to dine in the Port Arthur café, open daily from 9 am - 5 pm in the Port Arthur Visitor Centre.

Port Arthur Historic Site is open every day from 9 am to 5 pm (closed Christmas Day).
Information

Website

www.portarthur.org.au

Address

Arthur Highway, Tasmania, 7182

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