Port arthur tasmania

While there are many prisons around the world famous for their ghostly residents, Port Arthur tops them all. The Australian prison, where thousands ...

Relics of Australia's convict past, and a modern scene of unimaginable horror.

Intrigued by Tasmania's dark history, my friend and I decided to experience the Port Arthur ghost tour, which revealed another side to convict life on the Apple Isle.

The UNESCO World Heritage-listed Port Arthur Historic Site is the best preserved convict settlement in Australia located only 90min from nipaluna/Hobart.

Port Arthur, Tasmania

Port Arthur Historic Site Port Arthur is a small town located on the Tasman peninsula steeped in history. Historically as a former convict settlement and more recently as the scene of a devastating massacre. It provides a unique insight into colonial history in Australia and is, in my opinion, an unmissable stop when visiting Tasmania.

8 things to do in Port Arthur (including some quirky ideas) and the best places to take amazing photographs on the Tasman Peninsula.

Australian Convict Sites (Port Arthur, Tasmania)

Few places express Australia’s harsh colonial past like Port Arthur in Tasmania. I returned to Port Arthur Historic Site on my last Tasmania road trip to understand more about the place and found it to be an essential place to visit in Australia for its cultural and historical significance. This is why I recommend Port Arthur tours from Hobart. #discovertasmania #portarthur #australia