Penitentiary Life: Experience the other side of the bars on this insightful 90-minute walking tour of Port Arthur. Explore the Penitentiary, Commandant's House, and the Junior Medical Officer's residence, as you uncover the lives of guards, gaolers, and convicts. Gain a unique perspective on prison life and learn about the daily operations of this remote punishment station. Hear fascinating stories of the families of officers stationed at Port Arthur and the challenges they faced in this isolated environment.
What’s Included:
Accessibility: This tour is not accessible and therefore is unable to accommodate guests who are wheelchair users, or those who rely on canes, rollators, or other assistive devices.
Requirements & Restrictions: This is an active walking tour and guests must by physically fit to participate. This tour covers a distance of approximately two kilometers.