Port Arthur Tasmania, Australia

Cruise Port

Port Arthur Tasmania

UNESCO World Heritage Site in Australia.

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Overview

Port Arthur Tasmania is a cruise port in Australia. It lies on the coast at approximately -43.15, 147.85.

About Port Arthur Tasmania

Port Arthur is a town and former convict settlement on the Tasman Peninsula, in Tasmania, Australia. It is located approximately 97 kilometres (60 mi) southeast of the state capital, Hobart.

Overview text adapted from Wikipedia, available under the CC BY-SA license.

Planning a cruise visit

A detailed cruise guide for Port Arthur Tasmania — how to reach the centre from the cruise terminal, what to see on a port day, shopping and local tips — is being added. In the meantime, use the quick facts and map link above to start planning, and always confirm terminal and transport details with your cruise line and the local port authority before you travel.

Around Port Arthur Tasmania

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Penitentiary and Mount Arthur Tasmania by Anson Brothers
Penitentiary and Mount Arthur Tasmania by Anson Brothers
Interior of Model Chapel, Port Arthur, Tasmania, Anson Brothers
Interior of Model Chapel, Port Arthur, Tasmania, Anson Brothers
Radcliffe Creek at Port Arthur
Radcliffe Creek at Port Arthur

Weather & best time to visit

Typically warmest around 21°C in Jan and coolest around 12°C in Jun (average daytime highs).

Jan
21°
13°
Feb
20°
13°
Mar
19°
12°
Apr
17°
11°
May
14°
8°
Jun
12°
8°
Jul
12°
7°
Aug
13°
7°
Sep
14°
8°
Oct
15°
9°
Nov
16°
9°
Dec
19°
11°

Average daily high / low in °C. Source: Open-Meteo.

Where to stay

Staying near Port Arthur Tasmania the night before or after your cruise makes embarkation easier. Browse hotels near the port →

Cruise season & schedules

Which ships call at Port Arthur Tasmania, and when, changes by season. Check the latest arrivals and departures before you plan. See current cruise schedules →