Top Things to do in Port Arthur
10 Historic Sites in Port Arthur That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in Port Arthur, Australia including Australian Convict Sites, Accountant's House, Port Arthur Historic Site, Junior Medical Officer’s House, The Police Station, Law Courts, The Guard Tower, The Commandants House, Paupers Depot, The Church.
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1. Australian Convict Sites
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 20 reviews
Reviewed By johnlC4339UO - Broadstairs, United Kingdom
We spent a morning visiting the various sites at Port Arthur. We had a guided tour with a fantastic guide who was able to explain the history of the various site in great detail. Well worth a visit and we could have spent longer at the site. The boat trip gives a great view of the whole Port Arthur site.
2. Accountant's House
3. Port Arthur Historic Site
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 4,721 reviews
The Port Arthur Historic Site is the best-preserved convict settlement in Australia and among the most significant convict era sites in the world. It has won many awards and has been called one of Australia's great tourism destinations. The Site combines rich history and scenic beauty to tell the stories of the harsh discipline and determined industry of the settlement. It is a place to discover Australian history and connect with the origins of Australian culture.
Reviewed By 646dianneh
This is one place if your a visitor you must make a day for to explore & learn about the History of Port Arthur.The staff are friendly & very helpful & will answer any questions you may have.The grounds are kept beautiful.The guides are very informative.It's an eye opener as to what went on here & to learn about the Convict's & how they lived all those years ago.It's amazing History of the buildings that remain & how they were used.The Boat ride is lovely & relaxing.If you can do the Night Ghost Tour as it's excellent as well.The Memorial Garden at the Broad Arrow Cafe sight is deeply moving to those who passed that tragic day.
4. Junior Medical Officer’s House
5. The Police Station
6. Law Courts
7. The Guard Tower
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 10 reviews
Reviewed By DrGreyhound - City of Greater Geelong, Australia
Admired design, masonry and workmanship at many sites around the Port Arthur site. Guard Tower a feature. Built solid to house military barracks and located near to the Commandments house. Beautiful structure & terrific to explore.
8. The Commandants House
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 10 reviews
Reviewed By BekBishop - Melbourne, Australia
Wow. This was an interesting building which took a bit of time to get through as there is a lot of reading to understand its history. It smells rather musty but it’s quite incredible how well they preserved certain elements. My son was overwhelmed in here. Amazing.
9. Paupers Depot
10. The Church
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 15 reviews
Reviewed By Stingray7300
A very iconic building of the Port Arthur site, with a fascinating history (built as an ecumenical church) and stories from its construction (which you can hear about on the Ghost tours). The structure is very well preserved and one of the places on Port Arthur that just has a more peaceful and serene feel about it. An absolute must see when visiting the Port Arthur site.
