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 | Penitentiary | Junior Medical Officer’s | Convict Church | Separate Prison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10.00am | 10.30am | |||
| 12.00pm | 11:45am | 11.30am | ||
| 1.30pm | 1:00pm | 1:00pm | ||
| 2.30pm | 2:00pm | 2.00pm | ||
| 3.30pm | 3.00pm |
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Upcoming events and tours on offer at Port Arthur Historic Site.
Surrender your freedom for 1 hour to take this exciting tour where you will meet cunning criminal character who went to extreme measures to escape from Port Arthur.
Delve deeper into the stories behind our fascinating past on this 90-minute small group guided walk through history.
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…
Step off the Harbour Cruise for a 40-minute guided tour around the final resting place for many convicts, soldiers and free settlers.
As the sun sets, come out to the dark grounds of the Port Arthur Historic Site for your 90-minute, lantern-lit Ghost Tour. Follow your expert guide through some of Port Arthur’s more infamous buildings, ruins and hear vivid stories of unexplained events.
turrakana/Tasman Peninsula is home to many talented artists, producers and growers. We delight in showcases them each season at Port Arthur Historic Site. Indulge your senses as you sip, listen, taste and chat to our locals. Embrace the season with a range of arts, crafts, wines, spirits, jewellery, homewares and home-grown and baked goods. This…
Port Arthur Historic Site offers dining options to suit everyone – from quick and delicious sandwiches made fresh in our Café, to the tempting menu in 1830 Restaurant & Bar. Gluten-free, vegetarian,...
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History is for everyone and Port Arthur has welcomed families for many generations. If you are travelling with kids to Port Arthur, the site offers stories, activities and plenty of...
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Port Arthur has a naturally deep harbour which lended itself perfectly to the arrival of large ships back in the convict era. Port Arthur even operated its own Dockyard from...
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How much does it cost to visit the Port Arthur Historic Site?Our current admission prices are listed on the Port Arthur Entry page while prices of additional tours, enhancing your...
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