Port Arthur

　　Port Arthur is a small town in Tasmania, located 60 kilometers from Hobart. It was once a convict settlement on the Tasman Peninsula and is now one of Australia’s most important heritage areas, an open-air museum, and one of Tasmania’s most renowned tourist attractions.

　　Port Arthur resembles a small city, with a town hall, churches, docks, gardens, and residences—all built by the convicts who once lived there. Yet, many years ago, Port Arthur was a notorious hell on earth, the most infamous penal settlement on the Tasman Peninsula and part of Australia’s early 19th-century history. What makes Port Arthur most captivating is that its historic sites remain preserved just as they were over a century ago. The harbor boasts a naturally picturesque setting, nestled among green hills and clear waters, where the landscape and historical ruins complement each other beautifully. Visiting Port Arthur feels like strolling through a grand garden, enhanced by the blue skies and white clouds, making tourists feel as though they’re walking in a peaceful park. Everywhere you look, people of all ages can be seen having picnics and chatting on the grass—the centuries of turmoil that once lingered here seem to have transformed into pure serenity.

　　Known as Australia’s most beautiful haunted place, Port Arthur is most famous for its ghostly legends. Visitors have reported seeing ghostly figures drifting past in wooden cabins, rocking chairs moving on their own, and strange noises often heard coming from the old mansions at night, giving off an eerie atmosphere. Most interestingly, ghost story tours are held here every evening, taking visitors to experience the most “haunted” spots.

　　PortArthur

　　Must-visit reason: Australia’s most beautiful haunted place

　　Continent where the attraction is located: Oceania

　　Country/region where the attraction is located: Australia

　　Province/state where the attraction is located: Tasmania