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Tasmania’s most famous convict settlement combines an idyllic coastal setting with a brutal history.
The must-do activities
- Taste gins, vodkas or whiskies shaped by the maritime air at McHenry Distillery.
- Get the goosebumps tingling and spook the senses on a Port Arthur Ghost Tour.
- Get close to curious creatures at the feel-good Tasmanian Devil Unzoo.
Day 1: Around Port Arthur Historic Site
Isle of the Dead - Port Arthur Historic Site
Get your bearings at the Port Arthur Historic Site by joining the introductory walking tour, then board a boat to the Isle of the Dead for a guided tour of the cemetery.
With site tickets spread over two days, head out for a leisurely bite at the Port Arthur Lavender cafe and a whisky and gin tasting at McHenry Distillery.
Continue exploring the historic site on a Commandant’s Tour through its most famous and infamous buildings.
Dine at the historic site’s 1830 Restaurant and Bar and then venture into the dark on a Port Arthur ghost tour.
Stay overnight at nearby Stewarts Bay Lodge.
Day 2: Around Port Arthur
Fancy a morning walk? Catch the early morning light pouring through Remarkable Cave and head off on a 4hr return hike to Crescent Bay, leading to a beautiful beach backed by high sand dunes in sight of Cape Pillar and Tasman Island.
Before departing, stop in at the Lufra Cafe and Bistro for a casual bite to eat with knock-out water views, then have a close encouter at Tasmania Devil Unzoo.
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