Port Arthur Historic Site

The introduction tour was nice. The boat ride is also a nice touch. With these included the 45 dollar price is worth it. Very nice get away for a day trip to learn about the history.

Lots has changed since I visited 30 years ago with new walkways and tours and cruises are all-inclusive for $40 meaning you can spend a whole day here. We only stayed for an hour. Cafe was Ok.

Such a huge improvement to this historic site over the last 10 years. Well worth the visit

Worth a tour

Beautifully maintained world heritage historic site. Your entry ticket includes a ferry ride & introductory tour. The site is quite large so ensure you have at least half a day to explore.

The ghost tour was definitely worth the price.

Very educational, beautifully preserved. Well worth the UNESCO World Heritage landmark.

Go on the Ghost Tour...a creepy way to learn about the history of this place..👻👻☠️

Lunch at the bistro is very reasonably priced! Pies for $5ish, and a main dish of salmon and rice for $16.

For the Isle of Dead and Boys Prison tours, during peak days they do more tour times than the ones indicated on the website.

Nice place to walk around. Make sure you see the separate prison. The campus is such a beautiful place to have been a prison. They did a great job with restoring and preserving this place!

This is a big site, and you'll cover a lot of ground, some of which is uneven. It's a good idea to wear decent walking shoes.

Allow a full day, especially if you want to do any additional tours.

Very interesting and educational tour. Your ticket is valid for 2 consecutive days in the event that 1 day isnt enough

Excellent place to learn about 19th century convict transportation history.

Ghost tour had an interesting commentary from our guide. Found the restoration to be too modern.

Plan a few hours for this trip as the premises are quite large. Consider the "island of the dead" tour with anecdotes shining some light on the daily lives of the port arthurians.

Many beautiful old buildings

Kinda scary...

With your entry fee you get a two dsy pass so enjoy the scenery and don't rush :)

A must see. Very dark history that was punctuated by the 1996 massacre. Read Margaret Scott's Port Arthur: A Story of Strength and Courage during your visit to experience the Site to its fullest.

The 45 minute guided tour is a great start. The facilities here are kept well. Building interiors have been reconstructed tastefully. Well worth a visit. An amazing contrast of a site.

Look out for our new Paranormal Investigations Experience, coming up monthly starting February 25. A great one for the budding ghost hunters out there. Details on the website.

Check out the heritage orchard.. Most of the fruits aren't sweet though.

Wouldn't bother eating at the cafe - limited options eg pies and Sandwich's that are very over cooked

Visit the Port Arthur Historic Site this weekend and share your family's associations with and memories of the Sites as part of Collecting Memories. A celebration as part of Australian Heritage Week.

If you are at the Port Arthur Historic Site in late March, don't miss the extraordinary performances by Strange Fruit, as part of Ten Days on the Island. 25-27 March. www.portarthur.org.au/tendays2011

Burnt out churches, uber scary night time ghost tours and graveyard island. Sounds like an adventure? Visit Tasmania's spookiest place.

Check out our exciting activities on site this Summer - there's archaeology, drama and plenty of family fun - www.portarthur.org.au/summer

Expensive, confusing prices.