Pro
Learn about the Australian prison system
Con
Haven't found one.
In a nutshell
Go see this historical place!
On the way to Tasman's Arch etc., is the holiday village of Doo town.
Most of the home owners have named their homes Doo?????.
The 1st home named was DOO LITTLE, since then there has been ......
GUNADOO... DOODLE DOO... LOVE ME DO........DO US....... DOO ME........ DOO NIX..... XANADU........ RUM DOO........WE DOO..........JUST DO IT........DIDGERI DOO........ MUCH A DO........THISTLE DOO........THIS WILL DOO........DOO COME IN......... SHE'LL DOO.........HUMPTY DOO.......... MAL'S DOOG HOUSE............ DOO DROP INN...........NICKLE DOO........... POODLE DOO.........DOO NOTHING............... DOO WRITE............to name a few, with probably more since we were there last.
Written Oct 9, 2009
If you are heading to Port Arthur, let me please give you a word of warning prior to going. A tragedy of epic proportions occurred at the Port Arthur facility on April 28th, 1996. Please do not bring this up with the tour guides, as they will likely not respond favorably. Many of the current tour guides were working at the facility when this tragedy occurred, and therefore have friends and family that died in this incident. Out of respect for them, please find out more information on this through some other medium, and respect the tour guides request not to talk about it.
If you would like to learn more about the incident, please refer to the page listed below:
Updated Apr 4, 2011
The Tasmanian Devil park just down the road from Port Arthur at Taranna http://www.tasmaniandevilpark.com/index.html. Overpriced. Understocked
We recently visited here. There are only about 10 devils in residence. The place is small with only a few exhibits and not worth the $28 entry fee for what you get to see. Our feeding time show was two old age devils who got to fight over two scraps of meat. Maybe find a better spot to see the Devils while you are in Tassie
Unique Suggestions: Snap a photo of a devil at least.
Fun Alternatives: Have a meal at the "Mussel Boys" restaurant nearby. Great food
Written Jan 5, 2010
Clothing/Shoes/Weather Gear: August can get a bit chilly in Tasmania, so in particular when you are visiting Port Arthur where most of the activities are outdoors, warm clothing is a requirement. There is not much separating Port Arthur from Antarctica, so bring a nice warm coat, and possibly even some gloves on your August trip!
Also, because of the proximity to the Southern extremes, it will likely get windy, so some sort of ear and face protection is also welcome. Have a great trip!
Written Apr 20, 2008
If you really want to get your fitness in while touring the Port Arthur facility, then your best bet is to walk in the old prison's insane asylum fitness yards. Similar to a maximum security facility's isolation, this particular location had individual yards for prisoners to get their hour of exercise in every day. Although just rubble now, you can see how small these individual courtyards once were.
Enjoy your walk!
Updated Apr 4, 2011
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