We have prepared some trade information that you and your staff can use to better understand and explain visiting the Port Arthur Historic Site and the Cascades Female Factory Historic Site.

Please contact trade@portarthur.org.au for further information or to request images or content to use in your marketing. We have images, video and content that our agents have the ability to use, so please reach out.

• Port Arthur Historic Site Key Sales Messages
• Port Arthur Historic Site Retail Rate Sheet 2024-2025
• Port Arthur Historic Site Trade Sheet 2024-25
• Cascades Female Factory Key Sales Messages
• Cascades Female Factory Historic Site Retail Rate Sheet 2024-2025
• Cascades Female Factory Historic Site Trade Sheet 2024-25
• Public Liability Certificate of Currency 2024-25

• Australia’s best major tourist attraction at the 2019 and 2018 Australian Tourism Awards
• Australia’s best cultural tourism at the 2018 Australian Tourism Awards, and silver award in 2017
• Tasmania’s best major tourist attraction at the 2019, 2018 & 2017 at the Tasmanian Tourism Awards
• Tasmania’s best at cultural tourism at the 2019, 2018 & 2017 Tasmanian Tourism Awards
• Australia’s best major tourist attraction at the 2014 Australian Tourism Awards, and Silver award in 2015
• Australia’s best heritage and cultural tourism attraction at the 2014 Australian Tourism Awards, and Silver award in 2015

As a Tasmanian Government Business Enterprise, the Port Arthur Historic Site Management Authority (PAHSMA) works with many tourism industry partners – including accommodation providers, tour operators, travel agents, inbound tour operators, cruise companies, wholesalers and visitor information centres – to promote and market our Sites, region and Tasmania as a whole in local, national and international markets.

PAHSMA maintains a range of industry accreditations, memberships and partnerships including:

• Cultural Attractions of Australia
• Australian Tourism Export Council
• Australian Cruise Association
• Tourism Industry Council Tasmania
• Tourism Tasmania
• Destination Southern Tasmania
• COVID Clean 
• China Ready and Accredited

The Port Arthur, Coal Mines and Cascade Female Factory Historic Sites are three of eleven sites that together form the Australian Convict Sites World Heritage Property.

The Port Arthur Historic Site is a must-see for any visitor to Tasmania.

It is located in the south-east of the island state, approximately 96 kilometres or a 90 minute drive from the capital city, Hobart.

For those with limited time, it is possible to see the Site in a day tour from Hobart. Various companies offer coach and cruising tour options (see below). However, to fully experience Port Arthur, the nearby Coal Mines Historic Site and the spectacular scenery and fascinating cultural heritage of the surrounding region, spending a few days in the area is recommended.

For full details on the Port Arthur Experience, please see our Visit section.

The Cascades Female Factory Historic Site lies in the country of the Mouheneener people, nestled at the base of Mount Wellington, in South Hobart, Tasmania.  Recognised as one of the most significant sites associated with female convicts in Australia, it is listed as one of the 11 sites that together form the Australian Convict Sites World Heritage Property, inscribed on the World Heritage list in 2010.  Cascade Female Factory tells the story of the displacement, mistreatment and forced migration of convict women and girls, and their contribution to colonisation throughout the history of colonial Australia to the present day.

Visit the Cascades Female Factory for more information.

Port Arthur Historic Site is a founding member of the Cultural Attractions of Australia.

Cultural Attractions of Australia is a collective of iconic Australian cultural tourism attractions and museums that have joined forces to present their best experiences to the world.

Visitors can spend a couple of hours or a couple of days exploring the fascinating Port Arthur Historic Site.

Please download details of our suggested itineraries, event information along with our Travel Trade summary sheets:

• Suggested Itineraries
• Events, Meetings and Functions

These packages are commissionable – please contact our Visitor Services team to discuss sales arrangements.

Please contact us to discuss your catering needs from small group tours, large groups, special needs, functions and events.

Group Catering Menu valid till 30th June 2024.

If you would like to become a trade partner with our World Heritage-listed sites and start receiving commissions, please fill out the Application for New Distribution Proposal form. Alternatively, contact us for more information about our trade programs.

Situated on one of the most scenic harbours in Australia, Port Arthur Historic Site is becoming a popular destination for cruise ships in its own right. In recent years the Historic Site has welcomed many of the largest vessels cruising in Australian waters.

Refer to our What’s on page to see when ships are visiting.