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Main Barracks - Port Arthur
Main Barracks
The Model Prison System

Port Arthur was a prison founded in 1828 to deal with the tougher cases from around Australia. A new model system of isolation, and hard labor was instituted here. The prisons were also given training to hopefully re-intigrate them into society after their sentence was done. Have a full day to see the many aspects of Prison life here.

Rainbows way down under.
Rainbows and Convicts - Port Arthur

Rainbows and Convicts

A beautiful double rainbow that we saw while we were touring the prison system

Only a Mens Prison
Wife in the slammer - Port Arthur

Wife in the slammer

The Female Prisons were in other parts of the island. I tried to leave my wife there but they wouldn't take her.

Pros and Cons
  • Pros:Learn about the Australian prison system
  • Cons:Prison is about the only thing to do here.
  • In a nutshell:The New Prison of Tasmania
  • Last visit to Port Arthur: May 2006
  • Intro Updated Jun 3, 2006
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Remarkable Cave - Port Arthur The ReMarkable Cave Things to Do (1)

Besides the prison in Port Arthur, there is also some beautifully sculpted coast line to view including this remarkable... more travel advice

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After a long day of touring the Prison system in Port Arthur a good meal is needed. After looking in town not much was... more travel advice

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After a day of touring the historic prison system. This hotel is very close and a good value for your money. The room... more travel advice

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