Port Arthur Historic Site Ghost Tour in Tasmania

• Join a night walking tour of Port Arthur to discover mysterious sites

• Walk about 2 kilometres in darkness through this historic site, with only a lantern to light your way

• Visit several of the most notorious buildings and explore the deepest corners of each one

• Learn about the strange stories that unsettled and baffled convicts, settlers and soldiers

As night falls, the hidden side of Port Arthur emerges. When darkness descends, join this 90‑minute lantern‑lit ghost tour and move through the dark corners of this historic site. Follow a professional guide through notorious buildings and ruins, and listen to vivid stories about inexplicable events that have unsettled convicts, settlers, soldiers and visitors alike.

During its 47 years as a penal settlement, over 1,000 people died here, and many believe their spirits still linger. Since 1870, Port Arthur has been surrounded by ghost stories, growing with each new account of eerie experiences. As the lantern light flickers and eerie tales unfold, you will explore the secrets of Port Arthur — and judge for yourself whether the legends are true.

Carry a lantern and brave the deep darkness during the guided tour

The Port Arthur Historic Site is a must‑visit destination for most travellers to Tasmania

Brave the area's most notorious eerie buildings and ruins, and explore every corner in depth