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UNESCO World Heritage site since 2010Port Arthur Historic Site tickets: A$55
Main adult ticket: Port Arthur Entry (general admission), with a 20-minute harbour cruise and short guide talks. Every ticket type is listed here, checked on the official site in October 2026.
Part of the World Heritage site Australian Convict Sites.
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- Port Arthur Entry (general admission), with a 20-minute harbour cruise and short guide talksConcession: $44Child A$27.50A$55
- Essentials guided tour (45 minutes)Adults from $65A$65
- Escape from Port Arthur tour (60 minutes)Adults from $75; 11am and 3pm dailyA$75
- Premium tour (90 minutes)Adults from $85; 12pm and 1:30pm dailyA$85
- Isle of the Dead tour (45 minutes, by ferry)Adults from $85A$85
- Ghost Tour (90 minutes, lantern-lit, evening)Wednesday to Sunday from 6pm; no site entry ticket neededA$35
- Wheel of Fate VIP experience (4 hours)Book at least 7 days aheadA$395
Main ticket A$55 (about US$39 · £29, 2026-10-23 rates)
Checked October 2026 on the official site
Free entry
The Little Depraved Felons exhibition and the short guide talks are included with entry.
Opening hours
Every day 9am to 5pm; closed only on Christmas Day. Most visitors spend half a day to a full day. It's a 90-minute drive from Hobart.
Booking
Book online (choose the harbour cruise time after paying) or call Reservations on 1800 659 101. Under 18s must be with an adult.
World Heritage site
Part of Australian Convict Sites, on UNESCO's list since 2010. Listed as a landmark of its kind.
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Nearby
Within 100 km (62 miles), as the crow flies.
World Heritage sites
None within 100 km. The nearest is Tasmanian Wilderness, 132 km (82 miles) away.
Questions
How much does it cost to visit the Port Arthur Historic Site?
The main adult ticket (Port Arthur Entry (general admission), with a 20-minute harbour cruise and short guide talks) costs A$55, about US$39 · £29. Prices were checked on the official website in October 2026.
Can you visit the Port Arthur Historic Site for free?
The Little Depraved Felons exhibition and the short guide talks are included with entry.
When is the Port Arthur Historic Site open?
Every day 9am to 5pm; closed only on Christmas Day. Most visitors spend half a day to a full day. It's a 90-minute drive from Hobart.
Do you need to book Port Arthur Historic Site tickets in advance?
Book online (choose the harbour cruise time after paying) or call Reservations on 1800 659 101. Under 18s must be with an adult.
Is the Port Arthur Historic Site a World Heritage site?
Yes: it's part of the World Heritage site Australian Convict Sites, on UNESCO's list since 2010, listed as a landmark of its kind.