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Join a lantern-lit walking tour to experience and uncover the history behind Port Arthur Historic Site by night. This 90 minute ghost tour is sure to make a memorable impression on all guests. Port Arthur is about 1 hour and 20 minute drive from Hobart, Tasmania.
Duration
90 Minutes
People per certificate:
One Person Per Certificate.
DETAILS
This ghost tour is a must do for spooky lovers and those exploring the areas around Hobart. With a rich history, Port Arthur is an historic site that makes for the perfect location for ghost tours. It makes for a fun gift idea for any occasion including birthdays or Christmas. Package incudes a ghost tour for an adult.Port Arthur can seem a very different place after sunset, full of mystery and intrigue. Rich storytelling and pathways through darkened ruins and heritage buildings reveal bizarre occurrences during Port Arthur’s history, baffling and alarming convicts, free settlers, soldiers and today’s visitors alike. Listen to first hand accounts of prisoners and soldiers that will resonate in your mind long after the lantern dims at the end of the night.
With 180 years of stories involving sometimes violent and cruel European history dating back to 1830, Port Arthur is a unique place where spine tingling tales make a memorable impression. Furthermore, almost two centuries of documented sightings and reports of paranormal activity make Port Arthur’s after dark atmosphere intense. Truth or myth? Either way, the silence and soft glow of the lantern can make those long-gone seem very close at hand.After sharing the hidden side of the convict settlement for more than 20 years, Port Arthur remains Australia’s “must do” ghost tour experience.
PORT ARTHUR SITE:
The Port Arthur Historic Site is the best-preserved convict settlement in Australia and among the most significant convict era sites in the world. It has won many awards and has been called one of Australia’s greatest tourist destinations. The site combines a rich history and scenic beauty to tell the stories of the harsh discipline and determined industry of the settlement. It is a place to discover Australian history and connect with the origins of Australian culture.
What to bring/Dress code:
Tours cover a walking distance of about two kilometres on moderate grade terrain, so comfortable, practical walking shoes are recommended.
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