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Port Arthur

Historic Port Arthur Convict Prison

By , About.com Guide

The ruins of the Port Arthur convict penitentiary, less than two hours' drive from Hobart, are a most popular daytrip destination from the Tasmanian capital. Here, the ghosts of the past pervade the atmosphere and visitors step back in time as they tour the ruins...

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View across the waterPrison RuinsThe past retoldStories of the PastThe shell of a place of worshipConvict-Built ChurchAll set for a "ghost" tourThe Ghost Tour
Walk down for a viewTower LookoutAir of colonial life and incarcerationGuard TowerWho could have agreed with Richard Lovelace?Prison WallsRuins with a viewRooftop View
Convicts' burial placeIsle of the DeadAn insight into Port Arthur's pastRecords and Artefacts

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