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Historic and Protected Site, History Museum, and Scenic Lookout
Port Arthur
"amazing Port Arthur Ghost Tour"(4 Tips)
"Beautifully maintained world heritage historic site."(2 Tips)
"Well worth the UNESCO World Heritage landmark."(2 Tips)
"Make sure you see the separate prison."(3 Tips)
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W CApril 19, 2019Beautifully maintained world heritage historic site. Your entry ticket includes a ferry ride & introductory tour. The site is quite large so ensure you have at least half a day to explore.
Oanh TrinhDecember 16, 2013The 45 minute guided tour is a great start. The facilities here are kept well. Building interiors have been reconstructed tastefully. Well worth a visit. An amazing contrast of a site.
nordJune 24, 2022The introduction tour was nice. The boat ride is also a nice touch. With these included the 45 dollar price is worth it. Very nice get away for a day trip to learn about the history.
- Jon WDecember 19, 2016Nice place to walk around. Make sure you see the separate prison. The campus is such a beautiful place to have been a prison. They did a great job with restoring and preserving this place!
Svante JerlingDecember 27, 2014Plan a few hours for this trip as the premises are quite large. Consider the "island of the dead" tour with anecdotes shining some light on the daily lives of the port arthurians.
- Lani AikoJanuary 13, 2019Very educational, beautifully preserved. Well worth the UNESCO World Heritage landmark.
Sigrid de CastellaMay 30, 2021Lots has changed since I visited 30 years ago with new walkways and tours and cruises are all-inclusive for $40 meaning you can spend a whole day here. We only stayed for an hour. Cafe was Ok.
Eddie CFebruary 12, 2014A must see. Very dark history that was punctuated by the 1996 massacre. Read Margaret Scott's Port Arthur: A Story of Strength and Courage during your visit to experience the Site to its fullest.
TC BoiDecember 13, 2015Very interesting and educational tour. Your ticket is valid for 2 consecutive days in the event that 1 day isnt enough
George BecharaApril 21, 2021Such a huge improvement to this historic site over the last 10 years. Well worth the visit- If you are at the Port Arthur Historic Site in late March, don't miss the extraordinary performances by Strange Fruit, as part of Ten Days on the Island. 25-27 March. www.portarthur.org.au/tendays2011
QuozieMarch 17, 2015Ghost tour had an interesting commentary from our guide. Found the restoration to be too modern.
- Take the short climb up to Scorpion Rock for magnificent view of the Port Arthur Historic Site. A gravel path leads up the hill just behind the church. It only takes five minutes or so to walk and the Read more
- Boon KohJanuary 10, 2017Lunch at the bistro is very reasonably priced! Pies for $5ish, and a main dish of salmon and rice for $16.
- Boon KohJanuary 10, 2017For the Isle of Dead and Boys Prison tours, during peak days they do more tour times than the ones indicated on the website.
Andrea McIntyreJanuary 2, 2016This is a big site, and you'll cover a lot of ground, some of which is uneven. It's a good idea to wear decent walking shoes.
Ciaran HennessySeptember 24, 2018Go on the Ghost Tour...a creepy way to learn about the history of this place..👻👻☠️
- Visit the Port Arthur Historic Site this weekend and share your family's associations with and memories of the Sites as part of Collecting Memories. A celebration as part of Australian Heritage Week. Read more
John LettieriApril 24, 2014With your entry fee you get a two dsy pass so enjoy the scenery and don't rush :)- Andrea McIntyreDecember 31, 2015Allow a full day, especially if you want to do any additional tours.
- Check out our exciting activities on site this Summer - there's archaeology, drama and plenty of family fun -
- If you're doing the amazing Port Arthur Ghost Tour, plan to stay nearby in the area over night. The road back to Hobart is long, winding and not recommended after dark.
- Look out for our new Paranormal Investigations Experience, coming up monthly starting February 25. A great one for the budding ghost hunters out there. Details on the website. Read more
Andrew RossApril 25, 2010The Port Arthur Historic Site is one of the most significant cultural heritage sites in Australia and is internationally significant. Read more
Sony Mobile WTADecember 23, 2010Burnt out churches, uber scary night time ghost tours and graveyard island. Sounds like an adventure? Visit Tasmania's spookiest place.
Erin McLeodNovember 18, 2011Wouldn't bother eating at the cafe - limited options eg pies and Sandwich's that are very over cooked
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The World Heritage listed Port Arthur Historic Site, located in the south-east of Tasmania on the Tasman Peninsula, is one of the most important cultural heritage sites in Australia and the world.
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- 10:00 AM–5:00 PM
+61 1800 659 101
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