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Port Arthur Historic Site

Port Arthur Historic Site

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Port Arthur is Australia's largest and most intact convict settlement, forming a key part of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Australian Convict Sites. Discover iconic ruins, over 30 historic buildings, immersive house museums, compelling exhibitions, and guided tours complemented by a scenic harbour cruise and self-guided audio experience. Set within 146 hectares of spectacular landscape, heritage gardens, and walking trails, visitors can relax and enjoy breathtaking views, shop for locally-made products and savour local flavours in our cafés and at our acclaimed 1830 Restaurant & Bar. More than 300,000 people visit Port Arthur every year, but the now sunny port has a dark history. In 1930, Captain Governor George Arthur chose the Tasman Peninsula in south-east Tasmania to hold prisoners who had reoffended during the colonial period. The peninsula and the mainland are only connected by a land less than 100 meters wide (that is, the Eagle Neck Gorge). From 1830 to 1877, 12,500 prisoners spent hard sentences in Port Arthur. The Tourist Services Center is located in the Port Arthur Historic Site building. Downstairs is a gallery with detailed explanations, where visitors can learn about the suffering of prisoners in exile in Tasmania. You can also take a cruise around the Island of the Dead (Island of the Dead) in the harbour, and if you are interested, you can visit the island. This is a hugely popular excursion in Port Arthur, a 90-minute ghost tour with a guided tour of many of the old buildings and stories of some of the creepy events that have happened here. If interested, be sure to book before 16:00 on the day.Port Arthur · 755m from downtown

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Port Arthur self-guided tour 1-day tour from Hobart (includes admission ticket)
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Duration: 7.5 hrs
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Tasmania Tasman cruise 3h/Cape Raoul 1.5h | optional round-trip from Hobart
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Duration: 7.5 hrs
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Tasmanian Tasman Peninsula cruise [optional devil park/Port Arthur historic site]
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Duration: 13.5 hrs
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Tasman Peninsula Tour, Cruise & Port Arthur Historic Site
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Duration: 10.5 hrs
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Tasman Island Cruises and Port Arthur Historic Site Day Tour from Hobart
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Duration: 630 mins
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Grand Port Arthur with guided Isle of the Dead tour
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Duration: 9 hrs
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Hobart: Port Arthur & Tasman Park Full-Day Trip with Cruise
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Duration: 8.5–9 hrs
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Tasman Peninsula 3-hour wilderness cruise full day tour
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Duration: 10.2 hrs
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Hobart: Port Arthur, Tassie Devils, Richmond & Tasman NP
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3-hour wilderness cruise to Port Arthur and Tasman Peninsula in Hobart, Tasmania with optional transfer included
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Duration: 10.3 hrs
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Tasmania Tasman Peninsula + Port Arthur Tour in Australia [Includes Admission Ticket + Cruise]
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Tasmania Hobart cruise half-day tour [seafood feast + fishing | English group]
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Bruny Island gourmet + adventure 1-day tour departing from Hobart with round-trip ferry
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Bruny Island 1-day tour: exclusive lighthouse and local cuisine
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Tasman Peninsula speedboating 3 hour experience with morning tea and lunch|optional add-on Port Arthur/Devil Park
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Maria Island 1-day tour including island cruise + island hiking + morning tea and lunch | starting and ending in Hobart
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Hobart: Cascade Brewery Experience
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Hobart: Hastings Caves, Tahune Airwalk and Huon Tasting Trail
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Anonymous userJanuary 20, 2026
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The whole property is very well maintained and we did a self guided tour, enjoyed the cruise, and extensive walks through the grounds and numerous buildings are allowed to be entered in to.

Port Arthur Historic Site

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Bella mumApril 16, 2026
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Close interaction with the wild animals. We saw Tasman devis and fed birds and kangaroos. Just not many places to dine and rest nearby.

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张知珩June 10, 2020
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It couldn't be more pleasant to take a boat around the island on a group day tour! The blue sky and blue sea, and you can see wombats. The local one-day tour only has English. We are the only foreigners. The others are all local Australian aunties and uncles. The sea breeze is still quite cold when the boat starts, but it's worth it for the beautiful scenery. Some local aunties did a lot of homework and introduced us to the rock types and formation ages along the coast.

Tasman Peninsula

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陌染MMJuly 19, 2020
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Traveling to Australia, this stop came to Hobart, the capital of Tasmania, and went to the Tasman Peninsula. Devil's Kitchen is one of the four natural wonders on the Tasman Peninsula and is a natural landscape. The so-called "Devil's Kitchen" is a very narrow bay with cliffs on both sides, a natural sea mouth and flat rocks below. The tour guide said that many animals fell down and died because they could not see clearly at night, and then the small animals became delicacies in the mouths of Tasmania's unique carnivores - the little devils. Over time, this place was called the "Devil's Kitchen".

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Miss LexusJanuary 26, 2020
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A rare product of nature - rock. After years of precipitation, and after being baptized by the sun and rain, today's Tessellated Pavement was created.

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Don't miss these attractions in Port Arthur: Port Arthur Historic Site, Tasmanian Devil Unzoo, and Tasman Peninsula. If you like Culture & history, try Port Arthur self-guided tour 1-day tour from Hobart (includes admission ticket). If you enjoy Day tours, try Hobart: Port Arthur & Tasman Park Full-Day Trip with Cruise.

You can give Tourism Bureau recommended experiences|Tasmanian Seafood Cruise - From Ocean to Plate, Fresh Catch Dining Experience and Tasmania Hobart cruise half-day tour [seafood feast + fishing | English group] a try. Before you go, please check their opening hours and menus online. Reservations are recommended, especially during peak hours.

When choosing a tour, start with how much time you have and the kind of experience you're looking for. Trending options right now include Hobart: Port Arthur & Tasman Park Full-Day Trip with Cruise, Tasman Peninsula 3-hour wilderness cruise full day tour, and Hobart: Port Arthur, Tassie Devils, Richmond & Tasman NP. Check the real-time availability and itinerary before you book.

As of November 5, 2026, the reference price for day tours and activities in Port Arthur is around CAD 157.57 – CAD 284.71. Rates vary by duration, group size, transport, tickets, meals, and any special admission requirements. Before you book, please confirm the billing currency and whether the price is quoted per person or per group.

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