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Described by Governor Arthur as a 鈥渘atural penitentiary鈥, the Tasman Peninsula is connected to the mainland by 鈥楨aglehawk Neck鈥, an isthmus only one hundred metres wide that was guarded by a permanent line of savage dogs, wickedly sharp man-traps and, legend has it, waters baited to keep them shark infested!

Port Arthur housed 12,500 convicts between 1830 and 1877. For some, this was a hellish place, however most convicts would earn their probation for good behaviour, whereupon their prospects were actually quite good, on account of the skills learned in Port Arthur鈥檚 thriving industries.

Convict labour enabled Tasmania to become initially self-sufficient and then a net exporter.

Exploring Port Arthur

Port Arthur, TasmaniaYou can take a short boat trip to the poignant 鈥業sland of the Dead鈥, where prisoners and civilians alike were buried, often in unmarked graves. Not surprisingly one of the most popular evening tours around Port Arthur is the 鈥楪host Tour鈥 which is packed with ghoulish stories and anecdotal evidence.

For such a history-focused day out it is well worth considering the use of a guide who will enthral you with details otherwise missed.

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      What to do in Tasmania: our highlights guide

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