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

Dining Options

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

The final resting place for over 1,000 convicts, soldiers and free settlers

Adult $30

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

Delve deeper into the stories of the colony

Commandant’s Tour

In the 1800s, whenever any guests or dignitaries visited the convict colony, the Commandant would host a tour of the facilities. As our valued guest on this NEW exclusive tour, let us show you Port Arthur...

Adult $30

10:00am & 12:30pm daily

The daring and the desperate

Escape from Port Arthur tour

Introducing the Escape from Port Arthur tour, a walking true crime adventure novel. You'll meet cunning and criminal characters, some clever, some courageous and some without hope.

Adult $20

11:00am & 3:00pm daily

Do you believe in ghosts?

Port Arthur Ghost Tour

Darkness falls and a hidden side of Port Arthur emerges. Join our black-cloaked guides for a 90-minute lantern-lit Ghost Tours departing after dusk.

Adult $35

Wednesday - Saturday

a machine to grind rogues honest

Convict Tour

The first convict tour started the day the prison colony closed in 1877. Join this tradition with one of our experienced guides providing a general overview of the history of Port Arthur.

Adult $10

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

Exclusive behind the scenes tour

Wheel of Fate

With exclusive access, you will be led behind the bars to explore life in this infamous prison settlement and sample the region's amazing produce prepared by our chef.

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.