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Oct
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Port Arthur Historic Site
Ollie #1 of 6 attractions in Port Arthur
4.5 of 5 stars 217 reviews

The Port Arthur Historic Site is the best-preserved convict settlement in Australia and among the most significant convict era sites in the world.   Experience a guided tour with... more »

Attraction type  Historic Sites; History Museums
Distance  0.8 km from city centre
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Shipstern Bluff
Ollie #2 of 6 attractions in Port Arthur
5 of 5 stars 4 reviews

The enormous waves of the Southern Ocean eventually roll up at Raoul Bay on the Tasman Peninsula, where they create Shipstern Bluff's legendary monster breaks.  Shipstern's is... more »

Attraction type  Geologic Formations
Distance  0.0 km from city centre
Fortescue Bay
Ollie #3 of 6 attractions in Port Arthur
4.5 of 5 stars 6 reviews
Attraction type  Nature/ Wildlife Areas
Tasman Island Cruises Day Trips
Ollie #4 of 6 attractions in Port Arthur
5 of 5 stars 2 reviews
Attraction type  Boat Tours
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Cape Raoul
Ollie #5 of 6 attractions in Port Arthur
4.5 of 5 stars 4 reviews

Cape Raoul is a spectacular basalt-pillared promontory on the rugged coastline of the Tasman Peninsula.  There's a 5 hour (return)  walking track through the National Park to the... more »

Attraction type  Scenic/ Historic Walking Areas
Distance  0.0 km from city centre
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