Things to do in Port Arthur

Q: What are the top things to do in Port Arthur?

The top things to do in Port Arthur are: Port Arthur Port Arthur Penitentiary Tasmanian Devil Unzoo (Taranna Wildlife Park)

Q: What are the top activities in Port Arthur?

Top activities in Port Arthur include: Port Arthur Historic Site 2-Day Pass Bruny Island Food, Sightseeing, Guided Lighthouse Tour & Lunch 3-Hour Tasman Peninsula Wilderness Cruise from Port Arthur Shore Excursion - Port Arthur - Tasman Peninsula Port Arthur, Richmond and Tasman Peninsula day tour

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Port Arthur

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A moving reminder of Australia’s harrowing history, the former convict settlement of Port Arthur was a key part of often brutal convict discipline within the colonial system. Today, the Port Arthur historic site is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and Tasmania’s most visited tourist attraction, with museums and memorials devoted to telling the area’s history.More

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Port Arthur Penitentiary

Isolated on a peninsula facing the Tasman Sea, the once-feared Port Arthur Penitentiary was where Britain’s most-condemned convicts were sent to endure harsh conditions. Today, the UNESCO-listed site has been restored and preserved to remember Australia’s past; a visit here sheds light on the darker days of Port Arthur.More

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Tasmanian Devil Unzoo (Taranna Wildlife Park)

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As its name suggests, the Tasmanian Devil Unzoo in southeastern Tasmania isn’t a traditional zoo—it’s an experimental sanctuary that aims to provide the resident animals (and visitors) with the most natural wildlife experiences as possible. Here, you can interact with Tasmanian devils and other animals as they roam unrestricted, free from the pens, cages, and other barriers found at typical zoos.More

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