Port Arthur is located on the Tasman Peninsula, an area that is less than 2 hours drive south-east of Hobart. Due to its intriguing history and haunting beauty Port Arthur is Tasmania’s top tourist attraction.
The beauty of Port Arthur's buildings, trees and shoreline hide a terrible history of convict slavery and brutality. Maybe it is this contradiction that makes Port Arthur so appealing.
There are a number of ways to enjoy Port Arthur and the whole Tasman Peninsula so why not click on the tour options on the right or the PDF to the left if you've got a thirst for knowledge.