Port Arthur Historic Site

Port Arthur Historic Site is one of 2 catalogued landmarks in Port Arthur, Tasmania, sitting within the museums category. Among Port Arthur's landmarks it currently ranks #1 by visitor review volume, placing it among the city's most visited attractions.

Visitors rate Port Arthur Historic Site 4.6 out of 5 across 11,636 reviews — an exceptional rating that puts it in the top tier of Australian landmarks. Within the museums category nationally it ranks #5 by review volume. Ratings on this site come from Google Maps visitor data and are refreshed periodically, so the figure above reflects recent visitor experience rather than a one-off snapshot.

On the national stage, Port Arthur Historic Site ranks #34 of 489 Australian landmarks by review volume — the top 7%, putting it well ahead of most Australian landmarks for visitor attention. Within Tasmania it sits at #1 of 25, and within the museums category it holds #5 of 54 Australia-wide. Its 4.6 rating runs above the museums average of 4.57, right in line with what visitors expect of this type of attraction.

Port Arthur Historic Site is located at Visitor Centre, Port Arthur TAS 7182, Australia. The official website, linked above, is the best source for current opening hours and any entry requirements. Use the directions link for navigation, and the nearby and similar landmark lists below to fill out the rest of your time in Port Arthur. For the wider context, the Port Arthur city page ranks all 2 local landmarks side by side, and the Museums category page compares Port Arthur Historic Site with similar attractions across Australia.