Port Arthur Travel Blog
Ideas and honest advice for the Tasman Peninsula — how to visit the World Heritage convict site, shape a day around the coast, understand its history and travel with kids.
Port Arthur Stories & Trip-Planning Tips
Ideas and honest advice for the Tasman Peninsula, from the family that’s toured Australia since 1974. We cover how to make the most of a visit to the World Heritage Port Arthur Historic Site, how to shape a day around the peninsula’s sea cliffs and lookouts, the convict history behind the ruins, and how to travel well with children. Start with a story below, then dive into our full Port Arthur guide.
From the Port Arthur Blog
Visiting Port Arthur
What admission includes, the harbour cruise and how to plan your time.
Visiting guide → ItineraryA Day on the Peninsula
Eaglehawk Neck, the Tessellated Pavement, Tasman Arch and the coast.
A day out → HistoryPort Arthur History
The convict penal settlement of 1830 to 1877, told with care.
The history → FamiliesThe Peninsula with Kids
Grounds, cruises, wildlife and easy lookouts for families.
With kids →Guides, Things to Do & Tours
Port Arthur Blog — FAQ
What is in the Port Arthur travel blog?
Stories and trip-planning tips for Port Arthur and the Tasman Peninsula — a first-timer’s guide to visiting Port Arthur, a day on the peninsula, the site’s convict history, and the Tasman Peninsula with kids.
Where is Port Arthur?
On the Tasman Peninsula in south-east Tasmania, about 90 minutes’ drive from Hobart. The World Heritage Port Arthur Historic Site sits at its heart. See our Port Arthur guide.
How long do you need at Port Arthur?
Allow at least half a day for the historic site, and a full day or an overnight stay to add the wider peninsula — the sea cliffs, lookouts and cruises. See a day on the Tasman Peninsula.
Do you run guided Port Arthur trips?
Yes — Cooee Tours has toured Australia since 1974 and can arrange guided and private Port Arthur touring. See our Port Arthur tours or enquire.
Port Arthur, Planned Around You
The World Heritage convict site, the wild sea cliffs of the Tasman Peninsula, the Three Capes Track and the ghost tour — with the driving and bookings handled by the family that’s toured Australia since 1974.
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