Attractions

There are many things to see at the Port Arthur Historic Sites.

  • The Port ArthurPenitentiary where Tasmanian convicts were imprisoned in Tasmania

    The Penitentiary

    The imposing ruin of the Penitentiary is an iconic image of Port Arthur

  • Separate Prison

    Separate Prison

    Port Arthur's Separate, or Model, Prison

  • Dockyard

    Dockyard

    Port Arthur's Dockyard was once the busiest in the colony.

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    Grounds and Gardens

    Port Arthur's grounds and gardens are a beautiful and scenic element of any visit.

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    Coal Mines Historic Site

    The Coal Mines was Tasmania's first operational mine, and a place of punishment for the 'worst class' of convicts. A visit is a fascinating extension to a trip to Port Arthur.