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What’s On

Tours, events and daily happenings at Port Arthur

Guide talks at Port Arthur

We offer a number of free guides around the historic site. These talks change locations and times daily. We recommend that you refresh your screen to display the most up-to-date information.

Commandant’s House
PenitentiaryJunior Medical Officer’sConvict ChurchSeparate Prison
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On this Day – 1838, Peter Coombes was sentenced to 14 days in the number 3 chain hang (the most severe) for disobedience of orders. Coombes from Southhampton was transported for 14 years for: Breaking a stable and stealing a frock and forks.

What’s on

Upcoming events and tours on offer at Port Arthur Historic Site.

Christmas Makers Market

turrakana/Tasman Peninsula is home to many talented artists, producers and growers. And what better time than Christmas to showcases their specialties at Port Arthur Historic Site. Indulge your senses as you sip, listen, taste and chat to our locals. Embrace the festive season with a range of arts, crafts, wines, spirits, jewellery, homewares and home-grown…
Site entry tickets are not required or included
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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.
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.

Looking to visit Port Arthur after dark?

Ghost tour tickets available now.

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Not your average picnic! What started as a relaxing day for some military men at Safety Cove ended with a convict escape. While the guards were busy with fishing nets, six men quietly rowed off in a whaleboat, making a bold bid for freedom. Their adventure ended four days later, but their story lives on. Book our Escape from Port Arthur Tour via the link in our bio. Photo credit @brookeandmonty #PortArthurTassie #ConvictHistory #TasmanPeninsula #HeritageSite #ExploreTasmania #TasmanianHistory #AustralianHistory #ColonialHistory #UNESCOWorldHeritage #PortArthurConvictSite #DiscoverTasmania #TravelAustralia #HobartandBeyond #DiscoverTasmania #Tasmania #escapestories
Our premium 1830 Restaurant, hosting views of the UNESCO World Heritage Listed Port Arthur Historic Site, opens for Summer on Friday, 29th November. With a menu inspired by the land, sea and traditions that shaped the lives of the Tasman Peninsula people over 200 years ago, 1830 Restaurant reinterprets these ingredients and techniques blending them with contemporary approaches. Visit our website via the link in bio for more detail and our menus or book today on Open Table and experience a reimagining of food.
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. #PortArthurTassie #ConvictHistory #TasmanPeninsula #HeritageSite #ExploreTasmania #TasmanianHistory #AustralianHistory #ColonialHistory #UNESCOWorldHeritage #PortArthurConvictSite #DiscoverTasmania #TravelAustralia #HobartandBeyond #DiscoverTasmania #Tasmania #TassieGin
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 Photo credit @experience_tasmania_grayline #PortArthurTassie #ConvictHistory #TasmanPeninsula #ExploreTasmania #TasmanianHistory #AustralianHistory #ColonialHistory #UNESCOWorldHeritage #PortArthurConvictSite #DiscoverTasmania #TravelAustralia #HobartandBeyond #DiscoverTasmania #Tasmania
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. #PortArthurTassie #UNESCOWorldHeritage #DiscoverTasmania #hobartandbeyond #carnivalsplendor #cruisetasmania #carnivalcruises #australiancruiseassociation
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. Photo credit @floyaknow #PortArthurTassie #PortArthurHistoricSite #ConvictHistory #ExploreTasmania #UNESCOWorldHeritage #GhostTours #PortArthurConvictSite #DiscoverTasmania #TravelAustralia #HobartandBeyond #DiscoverTasmania #Tasmania
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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.

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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.

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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.