Top Port Arthur Culture

With a 2-day pass for Tasmania’s Port Arthur Historic Site, you can explore this former convict colony, located on the Tasman Peninsula and part of the UNESCO World Heritage–listed Australian Convict Sites, with the flexibility and time to make the most of your visit. Included are a self-guided audio tour, daily site talks, access to the 30-plus ruins and historical buildings, a cruise on the harbor, and a visitor guide with a map. Follow the Convict Water Supply Trail, learn what life was like as a prisoner, and see where officers lived.

Explore Tasmania’s convict history and natural beauty on this tour led by a guide with 17 convict ancestors—a perspective you won't find anywhere else. Dive into the stories of "Van Dieman's Land" as you explore an early convict settlement, the natural prison of Pirates Bay, and the UNESCO-listed Port Arthur Historic Site. You stop at scenic locales, including Devil's Kitchen, Tasman Arch, the Blowhole, and a lavender farm.