Uploaded June 2021 | Updated September 2026, 4 hours ago

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Check the full Port Arthur travel guide at Rusty Compass -
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Port Arthur is Australia's most well-known convict history site. Located in a spectacular setting on the Tasman Peninsula, the ruins of the old prison are a World Heritage listed Convict Site. The prison operated for four decades from 1833 and developed a reputation for severity. This is our independent travel guide to one of Australia's most interesting historic sites.

Our guide to the Tasman Peninsula
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