In contrast to previous reviews, our tour guide was terrific. We spent all afternoon wandering around the site, and did the 'Isle of the Dead' tour. We then ate dinner in the restaurant (very nice, and not as expensive as I expected) and did the Ghost Tour. We were very impressed with the gardens and birdlife throughout the Port Arthur... more

Visiting Port Arthur is a must if visiting Tasmania. However, our trip was slightly marred by a robotic tour guide who clearly had a speech and was going to get through it as fast as possible. We learnt absolutely nothing new, it was all in the wriiten guide they provide upon entry, and she knew the booklet word for word!... more

We visited Port Arthur in April right when the leaves were turning colors, which adds even more to the beauty of the place. This is a "don't miss," simply because of the contrast between the gorgeous landscape and the sad, dreary history of the penal system. You will learn plenty about convict life, marvel at the scenery, and shake your... more

While I was holidaying in Tasmania during April 2009, I went on the Port Arthur 11 Hour Mega Day Tour with Adventure Island Tours at a cost of $110 p/p. It was the most boring and time wasting tour I have been on yet. There was 1 tour guide who was also the driver of the small 12 seater bus.... more

Port Arthur Historic Site was one of the highlights of my trip! It was very popular on the day I went - an unbelievable amount of cars - and yet everyone tended to spread out and vanish once inside the convict site. The place is huge, with so many ruins to clamber around and buildings to visit. I was told... more

It had been some years since I had been here but it is testimony to the drawing power of this site that I did want to return, unlike many other tourist attractions where once I have visited, I do not bother returning. The grounds are beautiful but the ruins made me feel sad as I am of Irish Catholic descent... more

visit port arthur and you will be overwhelmed by its sheer beauty - something which i guarantee. the area is rich in culture and history and believe me, you need at least a full day there to explore every corner of port arthur. i want to specifically mention port's arthur's historic ghost tour. i decided to take the tour (after... more

We visited Port Arthur for 2 days in August. Torrential rain and wind with small dry spells. It lent an amazing atmosphere to our tour around the site and the cruise making it seem somewhat surreal. The mists and the winds through the trees almost made you feel there were others present that couldn't be seen. I don't believe in... more

Not only was this a great visit to a historic site, but it was also beautiful. The prison is located right on a bay overlooking the ocean and the grounds are well kept. It is truly a beautiful site. I walked with a friend through all the ruins and some of the buildings that have been kept up. It was... more