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A Generous Donation

June 22, 2022

Some time back, a visitor from Queensland arrived with a hard and fast agenda to…

COVID-19, Port Arthur & you

February 23, 2022

We want to ensure that your time with us is as safe, comfortable and enjoyable…

Kids at Port Arthur

December 15, 2021

Children were and still are a part of our story and Port Arthur is full…

Discover the spirit of Tasmania with our selection of local gin at the Port Arthur gift shop. From bold flavours to smooth sips, take a piece of Tassie home with you after your visit.

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Pressed for time? The Essentials Tour lets you experience Port Arthur’s highlights in just 45 minutes. Get the best stories, visit key sites at your leisure, and make the most of your visit.

Book your Essentials tour via the link in our bio

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Guess who’s making waves at Port Arthur? Today, we welcome our first cruise ship of the season, the @carnival_splendor. Whether arriving by land or sea, there’s no better time to explore our World Heritage Site.

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Think you’re brave enough? As the sun begins to set, Port Arthur is transformed into something a little different. Join our Ghost Tour and see if you might encounter the spirits that are said to haunt these grounds.

Tours operate every Wednesday to Sunday, and bookings are essential.

To book your tickets, visit the link in our bio.

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We are thrilled to announce that Port Arthur Historic Site has won GOLD for Major Tourist Attraction at the 2024 Tasmanian Tourism Awards! This recognition is an incredible honour, and we would like to thank each and every one of our amazing team for their commitment to delivering unforgettable experiences and preserving our unique heritage.

Congratulations to all our fellow award winners and finalists for their dedication to innovation and excellence in sharing Tasmanian tourism experiences.

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#seeAustralia #TICT #TTA2024

On #WorldSTEMDay, we celebrate the science behind uncovering Port Arthur’s rich history. Our archaeologists use advanced techniques, like 3D mapping, ground-penetrating radar, and digital analysis, to uncover and protect our history hidden beneath the surface. Their work ensures that the stories buried beneath Port Arthur are preserved for future generations.

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Port Arthur Historic Site
Arthur Highway
Port Arthur
Tasmania 7182
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Port Arthur Historic Site is a special place of complex history, heritage and compelling stories. It is a place of global significance and one of the 11 places that together form the UNESCO Australian Convict Sites World Heritage Property.

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WHILE YOU’RE HERE

EXPLORE OUR OTHER SITES

Port Arthur Historic Site is a 90-minute drive from nipaluna / Hobart, and the journey offers some of the best sightseeing in lutruwita / Tasmania. Visit The Coal Mines Historic Site at Saltwater River, and visit The Cascades Female Factory in South Hobart upon your return.

Cascades Female Factory

Cascades Female Factory Historic Site aims to foster a greater understanding and appreciation for the largely untold story of female convicts and their children.

Coal Mines Historic Site

The Coal Mines Historic Site is an outstanding example of the 19th-century European global strategy of using the forced labour of convicts.

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.