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Experiences

  • Paranormal Investigation

    Our excitng new adults-only, late night Paranormal Investigation Experience lets visitors conduct their own paranormal investigations with the latest ghost hunting equipment.

  • World Heritage

    The Port Arthur, Coal Mines and Cascades Female Factory Historic Sites are three of eleven sites that form the Australian Convict Sites World Heritage Property.

  • Dine at Felons Bistro

    Felons Bistro at the Port Arthur Historic Site is open every evening for dinner and features fine local produce and regional wines.

  • Explore the Coal Mines

    The Coal Mines Historic Site is a remarkably beutiful and safe place to explore on foot, with a number of paths around the extensive Tasmanian convict-built site.

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Latest News

Heritage in the Pub features Port Arthur Penitentiary excavations

29/04/2013

Heritage Tasmania and the Tasmanian Heritage Council are hosting a Heritage in the Pub discussion in Hobart to help celebrate National Archaeology Week in May. The event will include a discussion of the recent excavation at Port Arthur's Penitentiary.Continue Reading

Female Factory stories to be performed in Dublin

24/04/2013

The stories of Australia's women convicts will be told in Ireland by artists with close ties to the Cascades Female Factory Historic Site in Hobart.Continue Reading

Port Arthur's penitentiary still yielding secrets

18/04/2013

Archaeologists have been excavating in the foundations of Port Arthur's penitentiary in preparation for major conservation works.Continue Reading

Jetty upgrade to improve cruise ship access at Port Arthur

28/03/2013

The Port Arthur Historic Site Management Authority (PAHSMA) has been successful in securing a $135,000 federal Tourism Infrastructure Regional Fund (TIRF) grant for a project that will significantly enhance the visitor experience for cruise passengers.Continue Reading