Port Arthur, on the Tasman Peninsula in Tasmania's far south-east, is home to the World Heritage-listed Port Arthur Historic Site, one of Australia's convict sites, with its Penitentiary ruins, harbour cruises and the island cemetery of the… More about Port Arthur →
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Port Arthur has no cruise berth. Ships anchor in the sheltered waters offshore and tenders carry passengers to a designated cruise tender jetty within the grounds of the Port Arthur Historic Site. The site's Visitor Centre is a short walk up from the waterfront. Remarkable Cave is about 7 km away by road, the Tessellated Pavement about 21 km and Tasmans Arch about 24 km.
6.7 km · ~12 min by car
Remarkable Cave in Tasman National Park is 6.7 km south via Safety Cove Road, about 12 minutes by road.
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Typical prices, approximate. Fares change with demand, traffic and time of day.
Tenders land at the jetty inside the Port Arthur Historic Site, and the Visitor Centre is a short walk up from the waterfront. Remarkable Cave, Tasmans Arch and the Tessellated Pavement are short drives away; there is no practical public transport for a day ashore, so most passengers join a tour.
Port Arthur, on the Tasman Peninsula in Tasmania's far south-east, is home to the World Heritage-listed Port Arthur Historic Site, one of Australia's convict sites, with its Penitentiary ruins, harbour cruises and the island cemetery of the Isle of the Dead. Ships anchor offshore and tenders land passengers at a cruise tender jetty within the grounds of the historic site. Beyond the site, Tasman National Park protects Australia's highest sea cliffs and sea-carved landmarks such as Remarkable Cave, Tasmans Arch and Devils Kitchen, all within half an hour's drive, while Eaglehawk Neck has the Tessellated Pavement rock platform.
World Heritage-listed convict settlement where tenders land directly within the grounds. General admission (adult AUD 55) includes entry to the Port Arthur Gallery, a self-guided audio experience, a 20-minute harbour cruise and site talks. Guided tours of the site are available from AUD 65.
A guided tour of the settlement's island cemetery, reached by a short ferry crossing (adult from AUD 85). The story of the Point Puer boys' prison is told in an exhibition included in general admission.
Sea cave in Tasman National Park, about 12 minutes' drive south. An accessible path leads to the Maingon Bay Lookout, and 115 steps descend to a platform facing the tunnel-shaped cave, where waves can rush through. A valid Tasmanian parks pass is required.
Sea-carved sandstone formations near Eaglehawk Neck, a few steps from the car park on the unsealed Blowhole Road, close to the Blowhole. A valid Tasmanian parks pass is required. Check Parks and Wildlife Tasmania for any closures before you go.