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- Destinations
- Australasia
- Australia
- Tasmania
- Hobart
- Port Arthur
Port Arthur
In the far south of Tasmania, on the Tasman Peninsula, is Port
Arthur, which in the early 1800s was originally a timber station.
In 1833 it became a prison settlement for male convicts, and
quickly established a reputation as being 'hell on earth'. Today
Port Arthur lies among 40 hectares of English Oaks and magnificent
gardens as a memorial to Australia's convict past. The Port Arthur
historic site offers an inclusive all day ticket, which includes a
guided historical walking tour of the ruins and restored buildings,
a harbour cruise and access to the visitor centre and
interpretation gallery. One of the more popular features of a visit
to Port Arthur is the Historic Ghost Tour run at night. Port Arthur
is located 65 miles (100km) south-east of Hobart. Allow about an
hour and a half to enjoy the scenic drive along the Tasman and
Arthur highways.
Information & Facts
Admission
Different passes/packages available: Bronze (A$30
adults, A$15 children), Silver (A$68, A$49), and Gold (A$100,
A$77). Check website for details
Language
English is the official language of Australia.
Money
The Australian Dollar (AUD) is divided into 100 cents. Banks and
bureaux de change exchange most foreign currencies. Travellers
cheques are also welcome everywhere, but banks take a small
commission and it is better to take cheques in major currencies
(e.g. US dollars or Euros) to avoid additional charges. Credit
cards are widely accepted and ATMs are freely available throughout
the country. Banking hours are generally 9.30am to 4pm Monday to
Thursday, and 9.30am to 5pm on Friday, but some banks offer
extended hours and some are open on Saturday mornings.
Opening Times
The grounds and ruins are open daily, from 8.30am to
dusk. The Visitor Centre opens at 8.30am, and closes after the
Historic Ghost tours at night