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Port Arthur

📍 Port Arthur Historic Site, Arthur Highway, Port Arthur, TAS, Australia
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Introduction

Port Arthur is one of Australia's most important historic sites and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. A former British penal colony on the Tasman Peninsula, it features preserved 19th-century prison buildings, stunning peninsula scenery and profound colonial history. Built in 1830s — one of Australia's harshest prisons. ~30 preserved buildings including prison, church, hospital and gardens. Surrounded by stunning Tasman Peninsula nature. Day tours, Ghost Tours and harbor cruises. 1996 shooting memorial. Visiting for Australia's most important colonial history site is a profound Tasmania experience.

✨ Highlights

01
UNESCO Heritage
UNESCO World Heritage former British penal colony.
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Preserved
~30 preserved 19th-century prison buildings.
03
Ghost Tour
Nighttime Ghost Tour with prison stories and history.
04
Peninsula scenery
Surrounded by stunning Tasman Peninsula nature.

🛈 Practical Info

→Tickets：Buy tickets; includes guided tour.
→Ghost Tour：Nighttime Ghost Tour; extra booking.
→Duration：Allow 3-4 hours.
→History：Important site for understanding Australian colonial history.
→Combine：Pair with Tasman Peninsula nature and Hobart.

💡 Tips

• Buy tickets; includes tour. Ghost Tour requires extra booking.
• Important site for Australian colonial history.
• Pair with Tasman Peninsula and Hobart.
• Opening, admission and tours are subject to official notice.

FAQ

Any practical tips for visiting Port Arthur?

Buy tickets; includes tour. Ghost Tour requires extra booking. Important site for Australian colonial history.

Information on this page is compiled from public sources. Opening hours, ticket prices and other details may change — please verify with official sources before your visit.