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You will see
- A 40-minute, guided Introductory Walking Tour
- Access to more than 30 historic buildings, ruins, restored houses, heritage gardens and walking trails
- Entry to the Port Arthur Gallery, which includes interactive exhibits and displays that tell the story of the Port Arthur Historic Site and its people
- The many graves on the Isle of the Dead
Port Arthur Historic Site is located on a beautiful harbour at the southern tip of the Tasman Peninsula, almost 100 km south-east of Hobart.
Transport from the cruise ship to this attraction is not included in the ticket cost, you will need to make your own arrangements.
The story of the Port Arthur Historic Site is a story of many people, places and moments.
Over its long history, Port Arthur has been a place of hardship and punishment, a place of opportunity, and a place of leisure. Now it is one of Australia's most important heritage destinations, where the story of Australia's colonial history is written in stone and brick.
This experience also offer you a guided tour of the Isle of the Dead [not just the boat cruise around the Island] which holds the stories of many of the people of Port Arthur in life and death. This tiny cemetery island is the final resting place for more than 1000 convicts, military and civil officers, women and children, who were buried here between 1833 and 1877.
Visit us to meet some of the people who have passed through this place, walk where their stories unfolded, and learn about Port Arthur's evolution from a feared convict settlement to a World Heritage-listed Historic Site and world-class tourist destination.
- 25-minute Harbour Cruise
- A guided tour on the Isle of the Dead
Not Included
- Transport from the cruise ship to this attraction is not included in the ticket cost, you will need to make your own arrangements.
Instructions
- A courtesy shuttle service around the site is available for people with restricted mobility (available between 10:00am and 3:30pm each day, with an extended service offered during summer).
- All our tours take place in the open air, and are rarely cancelled because of the weather. While our guides will make you as comfortable as possible in all conditions, some locations, such the Isle of the Dead and Point Puer Boys Prison, have limited shelter, and so the right clothing and weather protection will help make your experience much more enjoyable.
- The site's coastal location means we can experience sudden weather changes, so make sure you're prepared for sun, rain, wind, cold and warmth!
- Wear comfortable clothing and flat walking shoes
Experience Schedule Options | ||
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| start time | end time | |
| Open from 9am to 5pm daily | 09:00 | 17:00 |
Experience Prices (current) | |
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| Adult price | AU $78.00 |
| Child price (7 to 17 yrs) | AU $38.00 |
| Family price (max adults 2 max children 6) | AU $210.00 |
NOTE: Prices may vary depending on your Date of Travel.
Our Booking procedures quote the applicable prices before you commit to a Booking.
How long should we allow for this program?
We suggest you allow at 2 hours to tour the extensive colony and its buildings and then enjoy the boat cruise out to the Isle of the Dead for an informative guided tour of this haunting place.
What times do the guided tours of the Isle of the Dead run?
In the summer season these operate at October are 11am, 1pm, 1.40pm and 3pm. Please specify when booking what time you would prefer.
