Port Arthur

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Port Arthur

In the destination Hobart and Port Arthur.

In the photo: Port Arthur Historic Site

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What to expect from Port Arthur.

Small settlement on the Tasman Peninsula, about 95 km from Hobart, known for the ruins of the penal colony that operated there from 1830 to 1877. The historic site is a World Heritage Site as part of the Australian Convict Sites. The peninsula also has the cliffs and rock formations of Tasman National Park, such as Tasman Arch and the Tessellated Pavement.

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What to see in Port Arthur

Port Arthur Historic Site
Historic site

Port Arthur Historic Site

Ruins and restored buildings of the penal colony that operated from 1830 to 1877 on the Tasman Peninsula, a World Heritage Site, with a boat tour of the bay and guided visits.

Tasman Arch and Devil's Kitchen
Viewpoint

Tasman Arch and Devil's Kitchen

Natural rock arch and a cleft in the cliff near Eaglehawk Neck, in Tasman National Park, with viewpoints over the sea and coastal trails.

Tessellated Pavement
Rock formation

Tessellated Pavement

Rock platform by the sea at Eaglehawk Neck, cracked into almost rectangular blocks that look like a tiled floor.

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