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Aerial view of Port Arthur’s historic ruins beside a quiet blue harbor, surrounded by grassy grounds, forests and distant hills under soft morning light.

Port Arthur, Australia

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Things to do in Port Arthur

A little eerie. A little epic. Port Arthur is Tasmania’s moody masterpiece. Once one of the most notorious convict settlements in Australia, it’s now a place where stone ruins, sea cliffs and convict stories all compete for your attention. Add in lavender fields, wildlife parks and a glass of local pinot, and you’ve got yourself a destination that’s equal parts dark past and delicious present.

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  • Close view of historic sandstone and brick buildings at Port Arthur in Tasmania featuring barred windows, stone terraces and grassy pathways on a sunny day.

    Step inside history at the Port Arthur Historic Site, where more than 30 preserved buildings and gardens tell stories of grit and reform.

  • Small tree-covered island surrounded by calm blue water near Port Arthur, with rocky shoreline and distant forested hills under a clear sky.

    Cruise out to the Isle of the Dead for a quiet encounter with the colony’s haunting side.

  • Close-up of a Tasmanian devil lying on the ground with its head resting on its paws, surrounded by grass.

    Visit the Tasmanian Devil Unzoo to meet the island’s most delightfully chaotic locals and learn how they’re being saved from extinction.

  • Close-up view of blooming lavender stalks in a field with soft green foliage and trees in the background.

    Slow it all down at the Port Arthur Lavender Farm (the scent alone is worth the trip).

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Shore excursions to explore in Port Arthur

Choose your thrill level: historic convicts, beautiful sea caves, delectable wine tastings or the chance to meet living devils (of the marsupial kind). Each Princess Cruises excursion brings you closer to Tasmania’s wild beauty and even-more-wild history.

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  • View of vibrant turquoise ocean waters along rocky coastal cliffs on the Tasman Peninsula, with waves breaking near shore and hills covered in greenery under a clear blue sky.

    Eco Boat Adventure

    Climb into a RIB (Rigid Inflatable Boat) and blast off into Tasmania’s wildest coast. You’ll hug towering cliffs, pluck your jaw up from the deck when you spot aquatic life and stare a lighthouse in the face on Tasma  Island. One minute you’re listening to history, the next you’re in ocean spray — adventure served cold and intense.

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  • Rocky coastal cliffs with turquoise waves swirling below, framed by scrubby coastal vegetation under a bright blue sky.

    Tasmanian Devil Unzoo

    Brace yourself: these devils are basically the rock stars of marsupials. You’ll zoom up the Tasman Peninsula, encounter devils crunching bones with surprising gusto, hand‑feed kangaroos and sample chocolates that pair outrageously well with pure wilderness views. You’ll be able to say you tasted Tasmania’s wild side… and it tasted like chocolate.

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  • A natural stone arch formed in tall coastal cliffs, with ocean waves crashing through the opening below and dense greenery growing around the rocky edges.

    Geological Panoramas of the Peninsula

    This is ‘nature’s sculptor went wild’ kind of terrain. You’ll gaze at Tasman Arch (stone bridge cut by waves), Devil’s Kitchen (a sea‑engineered chasm) and the Tessellated Pavement (rock tiles that look weirdly deliberate). Sprinkled among these are accounts of the colony’s unwilling convict residents, narrow escape routes and Eaglehawk Neck (a razor‑thin strip once guarded by dogs and soldiers).

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  • Tall column-like sea cliffs rising sharply from the ocean, with deep blue water and rugged coastline under a clear sky.

    Tasman Food & Wine

    This is Tasmania served three ways: ocean air, wild landscapes and cool-climate wine. Kick things off with lavender scones and tea at a farm where everything smells like spa day. Then it’s off to a hilltop vineyard overlooking Blackman Bay, where oysters meet their soulmate (a glass of award-winning wine). Throw in coastal views, Port Arthur lore and enough fresh air to reset your brain. This is therapeutic indulgence at its best.

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  • A narrow sea cave carved into tall layered cliffs, with seawater flowing through a dark tunnel toward a small opening of light.

    Remarkable Caves, Lavender Farm & Wine Tasting

    If your bucket list says ‘natural wonders and snacks,’ this tour says ‘same.’ Roam lavender fields like a fancy bee, snack at the Chocolate Foundry (quality control, obviously), sip local wines right where they’re made and finish at the Remarkable Caves — which are as dramatic as they sound. It’s a half-day that fully delivers.

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  • Weathered brick walls of the Port Arthur penitentiary overlooking calm water and a forested shoreline in Tasmania.

    Port Arthur Behind the Bars Walking Tour

    Step through the gates of Australia’s most infamous penal colony and straight into the 1800s. This walking tour goes deep into convict-built cell blocks, solitary pens and the commandant’s quarters, all while your guide serves up gritty stories and the occasional gasp-worthy fact. It’s one part history, one part ghost story and 100% fascinating.

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Your ship anchors offshore, you transfer via tender to the quiet landing, and boom — you’re steps from the visitor center, ruins and open sea. The terminal might feel small but in its immediacy lies its charm: no massive transfer, just direct access to something extraordinary. On Australia or New Zealand cruise itineraries, the stop at Port Arthur is not one to miss.

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This destination deals in the real stuff: jagged cliffs, gritty history, animals that snarl even as they pose and shockingly excellent lavender. Its museums, ruins, sea caves and devil-filled parks don’t just ask for your attention; they demand it. Princess Cruises handles the details, so you can dig in deep, then coast back to ship-side comfort.

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Rocky coastal cliffs with layers of stone overlooking turquoise waves crashing against boulders below.

Waves crash hard against the Tasman cliffs, carving power into every edge.

Stone church ruins with tall pointed spires and a large arched window opening onto a grassy field with a single tree, lit by warm sunlight.

Step through this haunting stone archway into a quiet slice of history

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