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Port Arthur Historic Site hosts a great range of events and programs all year round – from school holiday activities, to performances in the grounds, summer activities, family events and archaeological displays and activities.

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Rivet Programs

Wednesday 12 April - Tuesday 25 April

Easter School Holiday Activity

Create your own adventure at Port Arthur Historic Site in this family-friendly scavenger hunt complete with challenges and fun facts!

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Port Arthur Historic Site World Heritage

Port Arthur Historic Site is a special place of vivid history, cultural heritage and stories so compelling, you’ll want to hear them again and again. It’s a place of global significance – one of the 11 places that make up the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Australian Convict Sites. And it’s one of Australia’s favourite tourist destinations. Come and discover the real people and living history of Port Arthur Historic Site.

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Port Arthur Historic Site
Arthur Highway
Port Arthur
Tasmania 7182
Australia

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Email: reservations@portarthur.org.au

Phone: 1800 659 101

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Port Arthur Historic Site is a special place of vivid history, cultural heritage and stories so compelling, you’ll want to hear them again and again. It’s a place of global significance.

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