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Port Arthur (Tasmania)
The Separate Prison

SeePort Arthur Historic Site

The Separate Prison

Port Arthur (Tasmania), Australia

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Convicts were confined to solitary cells for 23 hours a day, with just one hour of daily exercise, alone, within a high-walled yard.

Map of The Separate Prison

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Port Arthur Historic Site

Guard Tower
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Prominent Tower built in 1835.
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The Church
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Up to 1,100 people attended compulsory Sunday services here. It was never consecrated so it could host services of all denominationw. Boys from Point Puer crafted much of the stonework and joinery.
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Guide text adapted from the Wikivoyage article "Port Arthur (Tasmania)" by its contributors, available under CC BY-SA 4.0. Read on Wikivoyage · Contributors · CC BY-SA 4.0

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GPS coordinates: -43.14841, 147.84710

Details as listed in the travel guide. Opening hours and prices change, so check before you go.Listing last checked February 1, 2025

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