Port Arthur Historic Site
Australia's most significant convict heritage site and UNESCO World Heritage listing.
Entity introduction
About Port Arthur Historic Site
Port Arthur Historic Site is a heritage priority for a Tasman Peninsula day.
Key experiences
What makes it worth the stop
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Treat the site and peninsula coast as a focused direction rather than a Hobart add-on.
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Use the site’s official source for entry, tour and visit arrangements.
Verified information
Plan your visit
Getting there
Port Arthur Historic Site is a heritage priority for a Tasman Peninsula day.
Bookings and cost
Treat the site and peninsula coast as a focused direction rather than a Hobart add-on.
Best time to visit
Use the site’s official source for entry, tour and visit arrangements.
Planning for Port Arthur Historic Site
Use the site’s official source for entry, tour and visit arrangements.
Official and verified sources
Review the current source before making place-specific decisions.
Nearby
Nearby
Distances are straight-line distances, not driving distances.
Tasman Arch
A dramatic natural sea arch carved by the Southern Ocean.
Tessellated Pavement
A rare natural rock formation resembling a tiled floor.
Great Bay Oysters
A famous oyster farm on Bruny Island offering fresh shucked oysters.
Food and local products
Taste something local nearby
Nearby food and local products
Distances are straight-line distances, not driving distances.
Great Bay Oysters
A famous oyster farm on Bruny Island offering fresh shucked oysters.
Salamanca Market
Tasmania's most famous outdoor market, held every Saturday morning.
Farm Gate Market
A Sunday farmers' market showcasing Tasmania's finest local produce.