Separate Prison
136 Reviews
About the Business
Port Arthur Historic Site | World Heritage listed Port Arthur Historic Site is the best preserved convict site in Australia, and among the most significant convict era sites worldwide.
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- Wheelchair-accessible car park
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Good for kids
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Rodney Egel
18.10.2023
Separate Prison
A place to see some of the specific cells and hear stories of some of the prisoners here. There is also a church of sorts, where the prisoners had to stand in individual boxes to the service.
Helen Di Domenico
05.10.2023
Separate Prison
We loved being able to walk around and learn about the prison from yester years. The tour guide was amazing. He shared lots of information and stories with us. Have visited Port Arthur twice and wouldn't hesitate to visit again. Highly recommend.
Mark Windsor
25.09.2023
Separate Prison
An excellent restoration job with lots of information about the people who lived and worked there. Includes an interesting chapel and exercise areas.
Ruthie Elizabeth
14.09.2023
Separate Prison
one of the better sites at the historic park. definitely check this out.
Caro M
07.09.2023
Separate Prison
Ah-mazing! So sad & Interesting. It was no wonder so many inmates went a bit loopy- just horrendous really. But thought provoking & a wonderful opportunity to learn.
Dan Schmitz
19.08.2023
Separate Prison
Very well preserved and really does question as to why they persist with supermax prisons these days.
Stephen Lockett
25.07.2023
Separate Prison
Very scary place and to see the size of the cells to know the prisoners had to sleep snd work in the small cell without saying a word with 1hr out a day with their faces covered
Noogal
21.07.2023
Separate Prison
The separate prison is a must see when visiting Port Arthur. Convicts had to remain silent during their time here, so I recommend doing the same to get the feel of what life would have been like. Lots of information about those that spent time here. Very eerie when you're able to wander the building without crowds.
Ian Lumsdaine
20.07.2023
Separate Prison
Well restored and presented this place is great to visit but I am glad I wasn’t one of the residents ! Silent solitaire confinement was the only thing to expect if you ended up in the separate prison (hence the name) although they were I think really trying to reform inmates.
Wicked Sheila
19.07.2023
Separate Prison
This is an impressive part of Port Arthur. To be completely honest though, since the renovation it has lost its authentic 'vibe'. Before, this place give me chills. You could feel how terrible the prisoners were treated. How they were stripped of their identity. Since the renovation it just looks too new and too clean. It tells an important part of the history but it could have been I'm any building.But no worries. If this is your first visit, you won't be able to compare.Either way, ofcourse, this is still worth a visit.
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Separate Prison