Country : Australia
Town : Port Arthur
Type of place : History
Price : $$$
Why go : Wicked scenery, Amazing history

A PLACE to sleep : Port Arthur YHA
more about sleeping : Cheap, cheerful and set right in the Bay with great views.
A PLACE to eat : Nothing exceptional
more about eating : Your usual pubs and cafes.

A PLACE to drink : The local pub
more about drinks : Meet a few coulourful 'characters'
A PLACE to see : Port Arthur Convict Centre
more about places to visit : Very interesting. The Night Tour is brilliant, get to see a few ghosts.........
PLACES to shop : Not much shopping here
more about shopping : Do your shopping in Launceston....

Best time of year to visit? : fall
Do not forget to bring : Your Camera
Transportation : Arrive in Hobart from the mainland, it's only an hour or so to drive out here.
Avoid : Nothing I can think of.