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Port Arthur Historic Site
Attraction
4.6 (8944 reviews)
This huge former convict settlement built in the 18th & 19th century is a popular historic landmark.
Visitor Centre, Historic Site, Port Arthur TAS 7182, Australia
+61 3 6251 2310
Did You Know?
UNESCO World Heritage Site
Port Arthur Historic Site is one of 11 places that make up the UNESCO Australian Convict Sites World Heritage Property, showcasing the harsh realities of Australia's convict past.
Drive from Hobart
Port Arthur is a scenic 90-minute drive from Hobart, offering stunning views of Tasmania's natural beauty along the way.
Prison Design
Port Arthur was built based on the 'Separate Prison Typology,' inspired by Jeremy Bentham's panopticon theory, aiming for maximum surveillance and control over prisoners.
Final Resting Place
The Isle of the Dead, a small island near Port Arthur, served as the burial ground for convicts and their families, offering a somber glimpse into the harsh realities of life in the penal colony.
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