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Port Arthur is a historic penal settlement.

Its a sad place with tales of torture and misery, along with a community of military men and free officers, there wives and familes who tried to make normal lives.

It has lessons for us today, as we deal with the need for punishment and reform within our criminal justice system.

Upon purchasing your day pass you can join an introductory walking tour. The quide takes you around the most important places there and you are than free to wander at your leisure.

A harbour cruise is included. It will pass the Dockyards, Point Puer Boys" Prison and the Isle of Dead cemetry. You can tour these places if you purchase tickets upon entry.

You also get given a playing card which gives you the identity of a real convict. You can trace his life at Port Arthur in what is called the Interpretation Gallery.

In the evening you can even go on a ghost tour.

Sturdy footwear is needed along with a jacket, raincoat or umbrella as the weather can be very changable.

****Please note: There was a masacre on 28/4/1996 where a gunman killed 35 people at Port Arthur. Staff members that worked at the site died that day and some of the staff that work there today are colleagues, family members of those that killed.
******Please do not ask about that day********
There is information on the plaque in the Memorial Garden or you may ask for a brochure at the Visitors Centre

Forestier, Tasman Peninsula / Port Arthur., Hobart

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