Port Arthur

In the 19th century the British Empire deported a lot of criminals to Port Arthur. So we started our day exploring the historical site of Port Arthur.
Im 19. Jahrhundert wurden viele kriminelle ausRead more
In the 19th century the British Empire deported a lot of criminals to Port Arthur. So we started our day exploring the historical site of Port Arthur.
Im 19. Jahrhundert wurden viele kriminelle ausRead more
After the historical part we enjoyed a swim and a picnic on a beautiful white beach before we continued to see the remarkable caves. The water is so clear, but with only 18 degrees freezing cold asRead more
This is the second time I have been here and it's just as eerie. In just about to go back out and hope I can stay out of the sun!
Beginning as a small wooden penal colony, it grew into one of theRead more
A beautiful sea cave with the shape of Tasmania silhouetted at the end of the tunnel. The cave is made of different types of sandstones and has two entrances. These have eroded along fractures made byRead more
Ich weiß jetzt, warum ich immer nur in Mehrbettzimmern für Frauen übernachte. Ok, vorletzte Nacht haben 3 von 6 jungen Damen ein gutes Business in Form eines Sägewerkes betrieben, aber gesternRead more
Wow!!!! This place is massive!!!! Beginning life as a penal colony for repeat offenders (much like my birthplace of Port Macquarie) this was a thriving community of convicts, professional people,Read more
Für das Port Arthur Historic Site (übersetzt: "Freilichtmuseum mit ein paar Häuser-Ruinen") wollen die doch tatsächlich 25€ Eintritt. Also exakt unser Tagesbudget und wurde deshalb sofortRead more
Drove off at 10am - another lazy ill start.
Found a lovely spot overlooking the sea for breakfast. My phone decided it would stop charging over night. So had to use Hannah's to diagnose and fix.Read more
We travelled from Hobart to Port Arthur, a historic site with the remains of a prison used from 1830 until 1877. Thousands of convicts were shipped out from England to Australia, but the ones who cameRead more
Port Arthur ist eine ehemaliges Gefängnis in der Sträflingskolonie Australien, von 1833 bis 1850 wurden an diesen Ort die Sträflinge mit den höchsten Strafen beherbergt. Zu beginn wurden dieRead more
You might also know this place by the following names:
Penguin Rocks