Port Arthur Historic Site

Remote and harsh with escape a seeming impossibility was the original Port Arthur appeal, the best preserved convict site in Australia and one of the nation's most visited heritage attractions. As you explore around the grounds, you will be told the tale of Port Arthur history, from imprisoned convict settlers to the tragic massacre that took place in 1996. A place of significance and solemness, Port Arthur is dedicated to preserving history through education. By night however, the Historic Ghost Tour takes place, when darkness takes over and a spirit of the past may just be about.