Port Arthur Historic Site

Port Arthur Historic Site in lutruwita/Tasmania, is one of Australia’s favourite destinations. Located just 90 minutes from nipaluna/Hobart, it is a place of global significance. Port Arthur is one of the 11 places that together form the UNESCO Australian Convict Sites World Heritage Property.

We invite you to come and discover this special place of vivid history, cultural heritage and stories.

Something for all tastes

Eat & Drink at Port Arthur

Breakfast from 9am and Lunch from 11am daily

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ships anchoring at Port Arthur

2023-24 Cruise Season

Port Arthur has a naturally deep harbour which lended itself perfectly to the arrival of large ships back in the convict era. Today we welcome a select number of cruise ships each year.

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One of Australia’s favourite tourist destinations

A lesson in history

Established in 1830, Port Arthur Historic Site is a place of global significance and one of the 11 places that make up the UNESCO Australian Convict Sites World Heritage Property.

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Some stories should never be forgotten

Isle of the Dead cemetery tour (40 minutes + 20 minutes Harbour Cruise)

Hop off the Harbour Cruise for a 40-minute guided tour around the final resting place for many convicts, soldiers and free settlers.

Adult $30

12:20pm; 1:00pm; 2:20pm; 3:00pm daily

Delve deeper into the stories of the colony

Commandant’s Tour (90 minutes)

A 90-minute guided tour of key buildings at Port Arthur Historic Site. Conducted in small groups, just like the Commandant of the colony would have done.

Adult $30

10:00am & 12:30pm daily

The daring and the desperate

Escape from Port Arthur tour (60 minutes)

A 60-minute tour to meet the convicts who risked everything to Escape Port Arthur.

Adult $20

11:00am & 3:00pm daily

Do you believe in ghosts?

Ghost Tour – Port Arthur After dark

Join our black-cloaked guides for a 90-minute lantern-lit Ghost Tour departing after dusk. Discover what happens when darkness falls and the hidden side of Port Arthur emerges.

Adult $35

Wednesday - Saturday

A machine to grind rogues honest

Convict Tour (45 minutes)

Our most accessible 45-minute guided tour providing a general overview of the history at Port Arthur Historic Site.

Adult $10

9:30am, 10:30am, 12:00pm, 2:00pm and 3:45pm daily

Exclusive behind the scenes tour

Wheel of Fate (4 hours)

A 4-hour VIP experience, delivering exclusive access to explore life in this infamous prison settlement and sample the region's amazing produce prepared by our chef. By arrangement only.

Adult $350

10:30am by reservation

Acknowledgement of Country

We would like to acknowledge that the Port Arthur Historic Site is built on unceded Aboriginal land. We pay respect to the Palawa (Tasmanian aboriginal) Community, their Elders past and present.