Port Arthur Historic Site

The world-famous Port Arthur Historic Site highlights Tasmania's history as a 19th century British penal colony and is the pre-eminent reminder of Australia's convict origins. Between 1830 and 1877, about 12,000 convicts served sentences under severe discipline and harsh labour at Port Arthur after being convicted of further offences following their arrival from England.

Today, the Port Arthur Penal Colony ruins and restored buildings are set among 40 hectares of lawns and gardens which you may explore at your own pace. The site includes modern amenities, interpretative displays and expert guides to cater for visitors from around the world.

Port Arthur Historic Site is located 0.8 kilometre away from A9 Arthur Highway; 0.8 kilometre away from C347; 0.8 kilometre away from C347; 0.8 kilometre away from C347; 1 kilometre away from C347; Port Arthur Historic Site is geographically located at latitude (-43.148 degrees) 43° 8' 52" South of the Equator and longitude (147.851 degrees) 147° 51' 3" East of the Prime Meridian on the Map of Hobart.

The locations related to Port Arthur Historic Site are represented by the flight path Superman would take between two points and may not be nearest by road. For example, Port Arthur Historic Site is located 0.8 kilometre from Port Arthur Penal Settlement. Port Arthur Historic Site is located 1.1 kilometre from Carnarvon Bay. Port Arthur Historic Site is located 1.1 kilometre from Carnavon Bay. Port Arthur Historic Site is located 1.9 kilometre from Isle of the Dead. Port Arthur Historic Site is located 2.1 kilometre from Point Puer.

Eastlands Shopping Centre 62.1km, Derwent Entertainment Centre 72.6km, Northgate Shopping Centre 73.1km, are places to shop (shopping mall, shop houses) located near Port Arthur Historic Site.

Port Arthur Penal Settlement 0.8km, Basin Chairlift 205.5km, Cataract Gorge and First Basin 205.6km, Low Head Penguin Tours 260.2km, Ulverstone Town Clock 288.8km, are places of interest (attraction) located near Port Arthur Historic Site.

Irish Murphys Pub 205.6km, are eating places (food court, cafe, hawker food) located near Port Arthur Historic Site.

Clarence City High School 59.4km, Rose Bay High School 63.3km, Cosgrove High School 71.9km, Springfield Gardens Primary School 72km, Newstead College 205.3km, Devonport High School 274.9km, Ulverstone High School 288.7km, Ulverstone Primary School 289.4km, are places of learning (school, college, university) located near Port Arthur Historic Site.

are parks, playgrounds, open fields or commons located near Port Arthur Historic Site.