Port Arthur Entry

Port Arthur is Australia’s largest and most intact convict settlement, forming a key part of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Australian Convict Sites. Discover iconic ruins, over 30 historic buildings, immersive house museums, compelling exhibitions, and guided tours complemented by a scenic harbour cruise and self-guided audio experience. Set within 146 hectares of spectacular landscape, heritage gardens, and walking trails, visitors can relax and enjoy breathtaking views, shop for locally-made products and savour local flavours in our cafés and at our acclaimed 1830 Restaurant & Bar.

Site Entry Tickets [valid to 30 June 2025]
Adult $48
Concession $38
Children $23
Family $120

To ensure we can continue to invest appropriately in our important conservation works and to meet our UNESCO obligations, PAHSMA is changing the entry ticket pricing for Port Arthur from July 1 2025. 
Click here for prices from 1 July 2025

Every site entry ticket to Port Arthur Historic Site is valid for two consecutive days allowing you plenty of time explore and enjoy Port Arthur’s many sites, tours and activities including:

• entry to the Port Arthur Gallery, which includes interactive exhibits and displays that tell the story of the Port Arthur Historic Site and its people;
• a self-guided Port Arthur Audio Experience;
• a 20-minute Harbour Cruise;
• complimentary guide talks at key locations throughout the day;
• access to more than 30 historic buildings, ruins, restored houses, heritage gardens and walking trails.

A courtesy shuttle service is available for people with restricted mobility (available between 10:30am and 3:30pm each day, with an extended service offered during summer).

In purchasing tickets to visit our site you are contributing to the ongoing conservation, interpretation and development of Port Arthur, the Coal Mines and the Cascades Female Factory Historic Sites.

Thank you for your continued support for our very special World Heritage Site, we couldn’t do it without you.  Click here to learn more about how you can help.

Additional guided tours are available for anyone seeking a more in-depth look around the convict ruins and their stories with the Port Arthur Essentials tour, Port Arthur Premium tour, Escape from Port Arthur tour and the ever-popular Isle of the Dead cemetery tour.  Click here for more information about what’s on and our tours.

Ticket of Leave

Upgrade your visit with a Ticket of Leave 2-year pass.  Ticket of Leave 2-year passes can be added to your purchase at the ticketing counter when you arrive and will be valid for free entry to the Port Arthur Historic Site and the Cascades Female Factory as many times as you like for two years.  Please note that the Ticket of Leave does not include additional tours (see terms and conditions for details).
Adult $20 / Family $40