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Port Arthur historic penal settlement visit
Port Arthur · Australia
About this experience
Port Arthur in Tasmania is a former convict settlement listed by UNESCO. Brick and stone ruins, restored buildings and tidy gardens tell of daily life in the colonial era of the 19th century. The coastal setting is calm, but the story it tells is heavy.
Take a windproof jacket and comfortable shoes. The site is large, so spending time at a few points works better than trying to see every building. The story is a heavy one, so do not hurry.
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October · Port Arthur
15°Average high
9°Average low
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Port Arthur is a town on the Tasman Peninsula in the Australian state of Tasmania.
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