Port Arthur.... 'a machine to grind rogues into honest men...'
Such was the vision for the Port Arthur penal settlement - a bold
experiment and groundbreaking attempt at reform and rehabilitation for
the convicts of the colony of Van Diemans Land.
Port Arthur was a key part of the colonial system of convict
discipline. Remote, harsh, with no chance of escape, this was the
perfect destination for hardened, repeat offenders.
But Port Arthur was much more than a prison.
Port Arthur is a place that every Australian, and all international
visitors with a wish to understand more of Australia and Australians,
should visit.
These pages offer details about what you can see and do when you do make
the journey, so that your experience will be memorable, meaningful and
enjoyable.
This podcast has been recorded to offer insights and assistance to
planning your visit so that you get the most out of visiting this
extraordinary place. Download it and perhaps play it in the car as you
drive to Port Arthur.
http://www.portarthur.org.au/index.aspx?base=1320