Things to do in Port Arthur, Tasmania: The Best Architectural Buildings

May 18, 2022 Roseanne Arnett

Discover the best top things to do in Port Arthur, Australia including The Penitentiary, The Guard Tower, Smith O'Briens Cottage, The Asylum, Officer's Quarters, Trentham Cottage.
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1. The Penitentiary

Port Arthur, Tasmania Australia
Excellent
83%
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5.0 based on 12 reviews

The Penitentiary

Reviewed By Stingray7300

The Penitentiary represents the most iconic of all the buildings on the Port Arthur site. Originally built as a flour mill, it was converted to a Penitentiary. Very interesting how the levels were used to segregate "categories" of convicts. While much of the building has perished, the visitor access has been very well done with the ability to move up and down the "levels" of the building to get a sense of just how large and impressive a structure it must have been.

2. The Guard Tower

Champ St, Port Arthur, Tasmania 7182 Australia http://catalogue.nla.gov.au/Record/5783560
Excellent
60%
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40%
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4.5 based on 10 reviews

The Guard Tower

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.

3. Smith O'Briens Cottage

Champ st, Port Arthur, Tasmania Australia
Excellent
33%
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67%
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4.5 based on 3 reviews

Smith O'Briens Cottage

4. The Asylum

Bond St, Port Arthur, Tasmania 7182 Australia
Excellent
43%
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57%
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4.5 based on 7 reviews

The Asylum

Reviewed By S5076VZdaves

amazing history never knew so much had been uncovered down there before today ,lots of intricate items and well labed historical value

5. Officer's Quarters

Champ st, Port Arthur, Tasmania Australia
Excellent
40%
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40%
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4.0 based on 5 reviews

Officer's Quarters

6. Trentham Cottage

Tramway st, Port Arthur, Tasmania Australia
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4.0 based on 1 reviews

Trentham Cottage

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