Port Arthur Walk ~ AUS Post #28
Port Arthur Historic Site
March 27-28
Almost from the start of our journey around Tasmania, we were told by locals and tourists alike to visit Port Arthur. After one failed attempt, we were finally here. The next morning we moved from the campground to a cabin, so that we could store our bikes and gear, freeing us up to walk into the site and spend a couple days.
Walking track from the Caravan Park to Port Arthur
I don’t know whether I can find words this time to express what it feels like to walk amongst 200 year old buildings trying to comprehend life in another era of humanity that I will never understand. This was no movie set or disneyland - the feelings it evoked complex. I think it best to simply share the images, and if you would like to know more about this area, click here or the links below.
The Dockyard
Guard Tower & Military Officer’s Quarters
Guard Tower
Government Gardens & the Unconsecrated Convict Church
Government Gardens
