Port Arthur Historic Site, Tasmania Overview
Port Arthur Historic Site is a former 19th-century penal settlement located on the Tasman Peninsula, about 90 minutes southeast of Hobart, Tasmania. Known for its well-preserved ruins, it includes the Penitentiary, the Separate Prison, and the Commandant’s House, offering insight into Australia’s convict history. It is a part of UNESCO World Heritage-listed Australian Convict Sites accessible via the Arthur Highway (A9).
This convict site is perhaps Australia's best kept site till date. The complex contains over 30 structures spread over a massive 40 hectares of land. Look around the complex, take a harbour cruise, a walking tour, or take a trip to the museum. You can even take a visit to the Isle of the Dead, the cemetery, and the British Empire's first ever juvenile facility exclusively for males - Point Puer Boys Prison. The vast area and and buildings, ruins, and many restored homes can take you 2 days to fully cover, and as such you should plan it in a way that you get to witness as much as you can.
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