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Port Arthur travel guide

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You're Going to Love Port Arthur

With a population of 281, Port Arthur is a must-see destination in Tasmania, Australia. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Port Arthur to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Port Arthur

Port Arthur in August
Estimated hotel price
$78
1 night at 3-star hotel
Port Arthur in August
Estimated hotel price
$78
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Port Arthur

Plane

Although Port Arthur doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Hobart (HBA), which is located 47 km from Port Arthur. Airlines that fly from Australia to Port Arthur include Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways and Singapore Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Port Arthur departs from Sydney and takes around 1h 50m.

Car

Another option to get to Port Arthur is to pick up a car hire from Hobart, which is about 54 km from Port Arthur. You’ll find branches of YesDrive Car Rental and Alamo, among others, in Hobart.

Plane

Although Port Arthur doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Hobart (HBA), which is located 47 km from Port Arthur. Airlines that fly from Australia to Port Arthur include Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways and Singapore Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Port Arthur departs from Sydney and takes around 1h 50m.

Car

Another option to get to Port Arthur is to pick up a car hire from Hobart, which is about 54 km from Port Arthur. You’ll find branches of YesDrive Car Rental and Alamo, among others, in Hobart.

Airports near Port Arthur

HBAHobart

Airlines serving Port Arthur

Air France
Good (1,444 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,695 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,213 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (852 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (148 reviews)
China Southern
Good (96 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,767 reviews)
Hawaiian Airlines
Good (2,403 reviews)
Air India
Okay (2,899 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (829 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,162 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (471 reviews)
Jetstar
Good (438 reviews)
Virgin Australia
Good (400 reviews)
Link Airways
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Where to stay in popular areas of Port Arthur

Most booked hotels in Port Arthur

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Stewarts Bay Lodge
0 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$225+
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Port Arthur Motor Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
$137+
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The Fox and Hounds Historic Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
$159+
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Hiring a car in Port Arthur

Expect to pay $1.66 per litre in Port Arthur (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $19.87 and $26.49.

Expect to pay $1.66 per litre in Port Arthur (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $19.87 and $26.49.

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