PORT ARTHUR
Port Arthur is a small town and former convict settlement on the Tasman Peninsula, in Tasmania, Australia.
Its the most significant heritage, the top tourist attraction, and it is the largest penal station in Australia.
It is located approximately 60 km south east of the state capital, Hobart. it is surrounded by water.
The port arthur is the Australia's convict heritage. Each visitor assigned a convict indentity when they enter.
Port Arthur was abandoned in 1877, and it became an attraction of tourism, David Burn, who visited the Prison in 1842, and he found this place is valuable for tourism development. The population of Port Arthur and the surrounding area is 499.
It opens every day.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nmpnn3a5VsA&playnext=1&list=PL2EE84AC8FC9B304F&feature=results_main
Its the most significant heritage, the top tourist attraction, and it is the largest penal station in Australia.
It is located approximately 60 km south east of the state capital, Hobart. it is surrounded by water.
The port arthur is the Australia's convict heritage. Each visitor assigned a convict indentity when they enter.
Port Arthur was abandoned in 1877, and it became an attraction of tourism, David Burn, who visited the Prison in 1842, and he found this place is valuable for tourism development. The population of Port Arthur and the surrounding area is 499.
It opens every day.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nmpnn3a5VsA&playnext=1&list=PL2EE84AC8FC9B304F&feature=results_main
Paranormal Investigation Experience and Ghost Tour
cost:$15 for child, $25 for adult, $65 for family.
Tourists can see a very different place after sunset, full of mystery and intrigue. challenge your guts to feel that scared atmosphere
Tourists can see a very different place after sunset, full of mystery and intrigue. challenge your guts to feel that scared atmosphere
Cataract Gorge
The Cataract Gorge is a river gorge in Launceston northern Tasmania, Australia.It is one of the premier tourist attractions in Tasmania.It is located at the lower section of the South ESK river.The first European visitor called William Collins discovered this attraction in 1804.
You can find the longest single-span chairlift in the world here, with the longest span being 308m.The chairlift built in 1972,has a total span of 457m.
Tourists can do many activities there. For example, walking to see the view, hiking, abseiling and rock climbing.
You can find the longest single-span chairlift in the world here, with the longest span being 308m.The chairlift built in 1972,has a total span of 457m.
Tourists can do many activities there. For example, walking to see the view, hiking, abseiling and rock climbing.
Gorge's restaurant
Located in the Cliff Grounds Reserve.
Superb Dining in World Class Surrounds
A Crackling Log Fire sets the atmosphere in the cooler months, with outdoor alfresco dinning in the warmer months.
Open Tuesday to Sunday from 12.00 noon for Lunch
Open Tuesday to Saturday from 6.30pm for Dinner
Superb Dining in World Class Surrounds
A Crackling Log Fire sets the atmosphere in the cooler months, with outdoor alfresco dinning in the warmer months.
Open Tuesday to Sunday from 12.00 noon for Lunch
Open Tuesday to Saturday from 6.30pm for Dinner
Penny Royal World
Penny royal world is located in Launceston in the north of Tasmania.Penny Royal World is a popular tourist destination for it provides an impeccable picture of the industrial age in Australia. A visit to Penny Royal World is like stepping back into the 19th century. In 1823, an early pioneer of van Dieman's land called Andrew Gatenby,he arrived and settled on land between Cressy and Ross on the Isis River, then known as Penny Royal Creek. They built their farmhouse and millhouse there.
The Penny Royal Gunpowder Mills provide the only complete set of working gunpowder mills in the world. They depict colonial mills of the early 19th century. There are windmills, water mills, gunpowder mills and model boats. Visitors can also visit Lolly factory here.
COST: Penny Royal family entry costs $35. Apartments start at $138 a night and motel rooms start at $124.
The Penny Royal Gunpowder Mills provide the only complete set of working gunpowder mills in the world. They depict colonial mills of the early 19th century. There are windmills, water mills, gunpowder mills and model boats. Visitors can also visit Lolly factory here.
COST: Penny Royal family entry costs $35. Apartments start at $138 a night and motel rooms start at $124.
COVICT CAPER TOURS
Australia’s island state became identified with the history of convicts and
transportation in the 19th century. Hosted by an expert guide, this tour
combines the fascinating and interesting story of the life of convicts with comfort and service as you travel through many areas and different landscapes of Tasmania. This activity is included in the site entry pass and departs from the visitors centre.
between 1788 to 1868, about 165,000 convicts were sent to tasmania and Australia. these tours offer an insight into the hopeless and isolated lives of the convicts and settlers and how they designed this fascinating country at the end of the world.
There are many tours available, such as: Scheduled 4 Day Tasmania Tours, Tasmania Island Tours, Convict History Tours, Food &Wine Tours, Wildlife Tours, and Day Tours
transportation in the 19th century. Hosted by an expert guide, this tour
combines the fascinating and interesting story of the life of convicts with comfort and service as you travel through many areas and different landscapes of Tasmania. This activity is included in the site entry pass and departs from the visitors centre.
between 1788 to 1868, about 165,000 convicts were sent to tasmania and Australia. these tours offer an insight into the hopeless and isolated lives of the convicts and settlers and how they designed this fascinating country at the end of the world.
There are many tours available, such as: Scheduled 4 Day Tasmania Tours, Tasmania Island Tours, Convict History Tours, Food &Wine Tours, Wildlife Tours, and Day Tours
Sightseeing in Launceston
Launceston is the second largest city in Tasmania, for those who visit the country for it offers variety of Sightseeing places. Apart from places with natural beauty.Launceston is also famous for having important relics of Tasmanian history in the form of Museums, Shops and others which include Launceston City Park, National Automobile Museum of Tasmania, The Queen Victoria Museum & Art Gallery, Ben Lomond National Park,
The Old Umbrella Shop.
The visited location during this activity is Grindelwald.The activity operates on Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9:30 to 12:30.
The Old Umbrella Shop.
The visited location during this activity is Grindelwald.The activity operates on Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9:30 to 12:30.