Port Arthur was an infamous prison which operated from 1830 until 1877. The Port Arthur audio experience aims to enhance your visit to our World Heritage Site. ...
Port Arthur closed forever as a prison in 1877. We conclude with the post prison history. If at Port Arthur we recommend you listen to this episode while enjoying Government Gardens (location 23 on your map)https://portarthur.org.au/
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Episode 7: Quality Row & the Church
Not only convicts lived at this prison, free families also called Port Arthur home. If at Port Arthur we recommend you listen to this episode anywhere around Civil Officers Row (locations 16, 17, 18, 19, 20 and 21 on your map)https://portarthur.org.au/
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Episode 6: Punishment
Port Arthur earned the nickname "Hell on Earth" for a reason. If at Port Arthur we recommend you listen to this episode just outside the Separate Prison (location 12 or 13 on your map)https://portarthur.org.au/
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Episode 5: Transportation
Who were these convicts? Where did they come from? Why were they sent here? If at Port Arthur this episode can be listened to anywhere. We recommend you climb Settlement Hill and take in the view while listening (locations 7, 8 and 9 on your map) https://portarthur.org.au/
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Episode 4: The Commandant's House
The bosses house and one of Port Arthur's museum houses. If at Port Arthur we recommend you listen to this episode anywhere on the road behind the Penitentiary (locations 3, 4 or 5 on your map)https://portarthur.org.au/
Port Arthur was an infamous prison which operated from 1830 until 1877. The Port Arthur audio experience aims to enhance your visit to our World Heritage Site. We encourage you to download it to your device either prior to your arrival, or in our Visitor Centre. We also hope it is both informative and entertaining for anyone wanting to know more about this intriguing place and it's history.
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