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Described by Governor Arthur as a “natural penitentiary”, the Tasman Peninsula is connected to the mainland by ‘Eaglehawk Neck’, an isthmus only one hundred meters 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 behavior, whereupon their prospects were actually quite good, on account of the skills learned in Port Arthur’s thriving industries.

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

Exploring Port Arthur

You can take a short boat trip to the poignant ‘Island of the Dead’, 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 ‘Ghost Tour’ 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 enthrall you with details otherwise missed.