Port Arthur Travel Guide
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Port Arthur Historic Site is Tasmania's premier tourist attraction and the most outstanding example of Australia's convict system. It is recommended to stay several days to fully enjoy the variety of experiences the area has to offer. Port Arthur was the second largest penal settlement in Australia from 1830 until 1877 and was often referred to as 'Hell on Earth'. Today you can explore over 100 acres of the site including tranquil gardens, restored houses and the convict ruins that stand as a testimony to the suffering of those that lived and died under the brutal system.
The Tasman National Park offers an array of breathtaking scenery and many activities including kayaking, world-class diving, fishing, nature tours, and bushwalks with spectacular vistas from coastal sea cliffs.
Geographic Location
99km south-east of Hobart
Population
200
Climate
Maritime
Summer: 11 – 18°C
Winter: 5 – 11°C
Rainfall
1180mm/year