New jetty for cruise ships' tenders now fully operational
The jetty has recently been upgraded to provide two separate berths
for tender vessels which can be accessed completely independently of the
berth used by Port Arthur's harbour cruise vessel.
The installation has been supported by the Commonwealth Government
through a Tourism Regional Infrastructure Fund (TIRF) grant, with
matching funding from the Port Arthur Historic Site Management
Authority.
The new jetty enables tenders to berth and be disembarking passengers within 90 seconds
The pontoon jetty also enables passengers to land and embark in comfort and safety
The berth provides immediate access to the World Heritage listed Port Arthur Historic Site
Shore excursions and tours
A range of shore excursions and tours of the Port Arthur is
available, with walking tours of the Historic Site departing from the
jetty.
Visitors have access to Port Arthur's facilities, including its large modern Visitor Centre, choice of two cafes, gift shop, visitor services and facilities and world-class storytelling about Australia's convict heritage.
Shore excursions of the surrounding region are available and depart
from just outside the Visitor Centre, which is a short 5 minute walk
from the jetty. A courtesy buggy service is available for visitors who have limited mobility.
Walking tours of the Port Arthur Historic Site leave directly from the jetty
On cruise days, special market stalls offer passengers additional food, beverage and souvenir options