The Port Arthur Experience

Port Arthur Historic Site Management Authority

History

Latest episode

8 episodes

Episode 3: The Penitentiary
05/12/2022 | 5 mins.
Once home to the convicts and today a ruin of the grandest scale. If at Port Arthur we recommend you listen to this episode inside the Penitentiary (location 1 on your map)https://portarthur.org.au/
Episode 2: So Why Here?
05/12/2022 | 5 mins.
Why did they choose this beautiful location for the Port Arthur prison? If at Port Arthur we recommend you listen to this episode near the waterfront.https://portarthur.org.au/
Episode 5: Transportation
05/12/2022 | 5 mins.
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/
Episode 7: Quality Row & the Church
05/12/2022 | 6 mins.
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/
Episode 6: Punishment
05/12/2022 | 7 mins.
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/

More History podcasts

About The Port Arthur Experience

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.

Podcast website

History