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Port Arthur Essentials Tour

Port Arthur was a bold experiment and ground-breaking attempt at reform of convicts in the colony. Join our expert guide as they share the essential history and characters who lived, worked, and served their time here. The Port Arthur Essentials Tour runs for approximately 45 minutes and is our most accessible tour with only a…

Available in addition to standard site entry fees.

Escape from Port Arthur

Surrender your freedom for 1 hour to take this exciting tour where you will meet cunning criminal character who went to extreme measures to escape from Port Arthur.

Available in addition to standard site entry fees.
guide conduction tour of the cemetery island

Isle of the Dead cemetery tour

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

Available in addition to standard site entry fees.

WARNING

Please be aware that Bureau of Meteorology has issued a Strong Wind Warning for today Friday 19 September.
Visitors should check for updated information before travelling.

We encourage everyone to check the Tas Alerts website for up-to-date advice and information.

If you need to reconsider your travel plans, please contact our reservations team on 1800 659 101 or email reservations@portarthur.org.au