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Port Arthur Historic Site 2-Day Pass
Port Arthur, Australia
- 2 days
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
Overview
With a 2-day pass for Tasmania’s Port Arthur Historic Site, you can explore this former convict colony, located on the Tasman Peninsula and part of the UNESCO World Heritage–listed Australian Convict Sites, with the flexibility and time to make the most of your visit. Included are a self-guided audio tour, daily site talks, access to the 30-plus ruins and historical buildings, a cruise on the harbor, and a visitor guide with a map. Follow the Convict Water Supply Trail, learn what life was like as a prisoner, and see where officers lived.
- Port Arthur UNESCO World Heritage site 2-day pass
- Tour one of Australia's best-preserved convict sites
- See more than 30 historic buildings and ruins
- Visit the Museum and Convict Study Centre and Dockyards
What's Included
- complimentary site talks by expert guides
- Harbour cruise
- Access to historic buildings and ruins for two consecutive days
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Overnight accommodation
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Port Arthur Historic SiteVisitor Centre, Historic Site, Port Arthur TAS 7182, Australia
Tours depart from the foyer at the Port Arthur Historic Site Visitors Centre. The Visitors Centre also offers cafe/bistro, free parking, and visitor information.
Start time
Opening hours
- 7/1/2023 - 6/30/2024
Monday - Sunday : 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- 7/1/2024 - 6/30/2025
Monday - Sunday : 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.What To Expect
Spread across 100 acres (40 hectares) on the Tasman Peninsula, jutting out from Tasmania’s southeast coast, the Port Arthur Historic Site is home to more than 30 historical structures and ruins that once made up a convict settlement. Your 2-day pass to this now World Heritage–listed site gives you access to explore as much as you want during your time here.
You may visit and participate in the included attractions and activities in whichever order you prefer, but it’s suggested that you begin with the self-guided audio (included) tour to orient yourself with the site and hear about the background of the penal colony and its prisoners. Then catch the MV Marana for a 20-minute harbor cruise, listening to onboard narration as you view the Dockyards, Point Puer Boys Prison, the Isle of the Dead Cemetery and Tasman National Park from the water.
Visit the Dockyards, where prisoners built high-quality ships in the 1830s, and listen to a ‘soundscape’ to hear sounds and voices from the active yard, making you feel like you’ve gone back to the 19th century. Then journey along the Convict Water Supply Trail, learning about the colony’s flour-production operation, and visit the Museum and Convict Study Centre to find out if any of your ancestors are in the prisoner database. In the old Asylum building, learn more details about life as a convict, and then check out the Commandants House and Junior Medical Officers House to see how the other side lived.
You may visit and participate in the included attractions and activities in whichever order you prefer, but it’s suggested that you begin with the self-guided audio (included) tour to orient yourself with the site and hear about the background of the penal colony and its prisoners. Then catch the MV Marana for a 20-minute harbor cruise, listening to onboard narration as you view the Dockyards, Point Puer Boys Prison, the Isle of the Dead Cemetery and Tasman National Park from the water.
Visit the Dockyards, where prisoners built high-quality ships in the 1830s, and listen to a ‘soundscape’ to hear sounds and voices from the active yard, making you feel like you’ve gone back to the 19th century. Then journey along the Convict Water Supply Trail, learning about the colony’s flour-production operation, and visit the Museum and Convict Study Centre to find out if any of your ancestors are in the prisoner database. In the old Asylum building, learn more details about life as a convict, and then check out the Commandants House and Junior Medical Officers House to see how the other side lived.
Port Arthur Historic Site
3 hours • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 6 days in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 6 full days before the experience’s start time.
- Any changes made less than 6 full days before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- For a 50% refund, you must cancel 2–6 full days before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 2 full days before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 2 full days before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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Reviews
4.5
202 reviews
Kurt_P, Apr 2024
…. émotion about thé history of the place …. .nice and proper … friendly staff …. easy to find … but - no cash possible …
christopher_g, Mar 2024
Lovely place to visit. If your interested in strolling around gardens and seeing all.Port Arthur has to offer 2 day pas is great value
Annette_S, Mar 2024
The 20 minute boat trip and the memorial garden. We also enjoyed learning more about Port Arthur from the free talks.
Michael_C, Jan 2024
There’s so much to do, but we managed with a single day. The ferry cruise was very informative and worth the time.
The layout is easy and accessible, but it is definitely worth while working out where you’ll be eating so that you’re not too far away from the food you want.
Pick your time of year well, because I doubt a very hot day or rainy day would be pleasant. On our trip it was low 20s which was perfect.
Overall, a great experience and very memorable.
Kerryn_W, Jan 2024
We had a great day visiting such a historical site. All staff very helpful and the audio was intereswting.
Michelle_R, Nov 2023
Well worth the visit. Lots to see, beautiful gardens & nice boat cruise. Easy to navigate with the map given on arrival. Cafe was good for coffee & a sandwich. Memorial garden is very tastefully done.
Janne_W, Oct 2023
Definitely need 2 days to see everything. It was great to see the life they lived and all the hardships they endured.
Kim_D, Sep 2023
I would highly recommend anyone visiting Tasmania to make this tour a priority. The area is so steeped in history and absolutely beautiful. The grounds are meticulously cared for and a credit to the staff. The memorial to the Port Arthur massacre has been very well done and is a lovely tribute to the people who lost their lives in that terrible tragedy.
Matthew_F, Jun 2023
It was a bit disappointing that ghost tours were not running on the day we got there, as we didn't see anywhere prior to our visit that advised days the tours were operating
ALAN_F, Jun 2023
An enjoyable & immersive step back in time. Wonderfully preserved setting plus a very sombre memorial.
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