About Tasman Peninsula & South East
 The Tasman Peninsula is a stunning,
unspoilt, beautiful region and it is home to the
a diverse landscape of farmland, vineyards, forests,
rugged coastal cliffs and amazing views out to
the Tasman sea.
There are numerous things to do
during a short break or extended holiday, including
bush walking in the Tasman National Park, exploring
Port Arthur Historic Site, and the Isle of the
Dead. For the keen surfer there are several surf
breaks to enjoy, and for the food lover the Tasman
Peninsula offers fresh local seafood and award
wining wines.
When you visit Port Arthur you will
step back in time to a harsh world of a convict
prison. Today you can enjoy walking under graceful
old oak and elm trees, and through 19th century
gardens.
The Tasman Peninsula is also famous
for its wildlife including, Seals, Tasmanian Devils,
Leafy Seadragons, Eagles, Whales, Dolphins and
Albatross.
Places to Visit
Isle of the Dead
The island, Isle of the Dead was originally called
Opossum Island after the ship, the Opossum, which
sheltered here in 1827. Isle of the Dead is so
named because it became the cemetery for Port
Arthur in 183. It was divided into two sections
one for free settlers and the other for convicts.
Over the years 1769 convicts and 180 free settlers
(mostly military personnel) were buried on the
island.
 Port Arthur
Although mainly known as a convict settlement,
Port Arthur started out as a timber station in
1830. In the 1833 it became a penal colony. The
penal colony is famous world wide for its harsh
conditions and very black history, but it is also
an amazingly beautiful landscape. Find Port Arthur accommodation
Remarkable Cave
Remarkable Cave is situated about 6 km from Port
Arthur historical site. It is a spectacular journey
to the cave with breath taking coastal views from
Safety Cove across Port Arthur to Budge Head,
Resolution Point, Yankee Rock, Cape Pillar and
Tasman Island. Remarkable Cave is actually a huge
tub rather than a cave created by the collapse
of the walls of the cliffs.
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