
Description

Points of Interest
- Port Arthur
Be sure to read the Special Notes further down this page for important requirements and restriction.
What you will visit:
Port Arthur
From the 1830s to the 1870s, more than 12,000 convicts passed through the correctional facility of Port Arthur. Explore the open-air ruins and more than 30 restored buildings. There is an option to join your specialist guide for an informative walking tour (at your own expense). Step inside the eerie cells, wander through the penitentiary, learn about convict discipline that ranged from physical punishment to psychological terror, and hear tales of the hardships suffered by many during these harsh years. A walk through the reconstructed Government Gardens (originally established in 1858) offers a glimpse of what life was like on the other side of the bars during this period. If time permits, you can board the M.V. Marana for a harbor cruise.
What you will see along the way:
Settle in for a motorcoach ride along the wild and scenic Tasman Peninsula. You'll also drive through Eaglehawk Neck. Referred to by locals as "the neck," this isthmus is a natural gateway to the peninsula. In the 1830s, the British would post guard dogs across the neck to prevent Port Arthur's prison convicts from escaping across it.
Lunch:
Lunch on your own during your fascinating day.
Special Notes:
The walking tour involves approximately 40 minutes of walking including stairs and ramp access to the ruins (purchased separately). Once at the ruins, walking is on even, grassy surfaces and uneven, unpaved ground. Some ruins have cobblestones, uneven flooring and steps, and narrow doorways that must be negotiated. To make your day as enjoyable as possible please wear comfortable, flat-soled shoes, clothing suited to the weather conditions, bring a hat, plenty of sunscreen and bottled water.There are some inclines on the site to reach some of the buildings.
The drive to Port Arthur is approximately 1.5 hours.
Details
Tour timeline may vary to avoid overcrowding, etc.