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Port Arthur Historic Site
Port Arthur is Australia's largest and most intact convict settlement, forming a key part of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Australian Convict Sites. Discover iconic ruins, over 30 historic buildings, immersive house museums, compelling exhibitions, and guided tours complemented by a scenic harbour cruise and self-guided audio experience. Set within 146 hectares of spectacular landscape, heritage gardens, and walking trails, visitors can relax and enjoy breathtaking views, shop for locally-made products and savour local flavours in our cafés and at our acclaimed 1830 Restaurant & Bar. More than 300,000 people visit Port Arthur every year, but the now sunny port has a dark history. In 1930, Captain Governor George Arthur chose the Tasman Peninsula in south-east Tasmania to hold prisoners who had reoffended during the colonial period. The peninsula and the mainland are only connected by a land less than 100 meters wide (that is, the Eagle Neck Gorge). From 1830 to 1877, 12,500 prisoners spent hard sentences in Port Arthur. The Tourist Services Center is located in the Port Arthur Historic Site building. Downstairs is a gallery with detailed explanations, where visitors can learn about the suffering of prisoners in exile in Tasmania. You can also take a cruise around the Island of the Dead (Island of the Dead) in the harbour, and if you are interested, you can visit the island. This is a hugely popular excursion in Port Arthur, a 90-minute ghost tour with a guided tour of many of the old buildings and stories of some of the creepy events that have happened here. If interested, be sure to book before 16:00 on the day.Port Arthur · 14.9km from Eaglehawk Neck
Tessellated Pavement
Tessellated Pavement is a beautiful rocky coastline. The rocks are primarily composed of siltstone and were formed by the action of salt crystals and ocean waves. They have a long history, feature diverse shapes, and are beautiful and spectacular.Eaglehawk Neck · 1.9km from downtown
Blow Hole
Eaglehawk Neck · 3.2km from downtown
Tasmans Arch
Tasman Arch is located on the Tasman Peninsula in Tasmania, Australia. It is a well-known natural landscape in Tasman National Park. It is a natural stone cave formed by long-term erosion by sea water, also known as a sea cave or sea arch. Over millions of years, the tides have continuously eroded the coastal rocks, causing them to gradually sink, and then they were dug through by wind and waves, forming the majestic stone arch today. The top of the arch is 52.7 meters above the sea. Looking down from here, the huge bridge hole is full of shrubs and the cave wall shows the characteristics of stromatolite, which is a strong proof of the uplift of the submarine crust. Tasman Arch is named after Dutch explorer Abel Tasman, the first European to discover Tasmania. Today, it attracts many tourists to visit. Visitors can walk along the trail to the viewing platform to enjoy the dizzying cave and magnificent coastline views.Eaglehawk Neck · 3.9km from downtown
Tasman National Park
Tasmania National Park is located on the Australian island of Tasmania and is one of Australia's largest protected areas. This is an area that has experienced intense glacial action. The park group mainly includes three parks: Southwest National Park, Franklin-Lower Gordon Wilder River National Park and Cradle Mountain-Lake St. Clair National Park.Fortescue · 14.4km from Eaglehawk Neck
Pirates Bay
Eaglehawk Neck · 1.4km from downtown
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Eagle Neck Gorge is located at the northern end of the Tasman Peninsula, connecting the Tasman Peninsula and Forestier Peninsula.Eaglehawk Neck · 864m from downtown
Maria Island National Park
Maria Island National Park is located on Maria Island off the east coast of Tasmania. The island is car-free, and there are no shops or restaurants on the island. Visitors take a ferry from the town of Triabunna to reach the island and explore by walking or cycling. Therefore, the ferry must be booked in advance, and food and drinking water should be brought along with your luggage. The enclosed environment makes this a paradise for wildlife: wombats, kangaroos, and wallabies can be seen everywhere on the grass, and echidnas often scurry past the bushes. The island is also a breeding sanctuary for Tasmanian devils, and you may sometimes encounter these nocturnal animals. Almost all of Tasmania's endemic birds can be found on the island. You may encounter dolphins during the boat trip, and during the migration season, there is a chance to see whales off the eastern cliffs. The nearshore waters are a marine reserve with clear water, suitable for snorkeling, and after low tide, you can observe marine life in the tide pools. Cultural attractions are concentrated in Darlington. This is a well-preserved convict probation station in Australia. Prison buildings such as cells and warehouses from the 1820s remain to this day. The old prison has been converted into simple dormitories, and visitors can stay overnight in the former cells. Later, the island also hosted a cement factory and farms. Relics such as farmhouses and shearing sheds are scattered across the grassy slopes. The old coffee shop and commissariat store house exhibitions introducing the island's history, and the entire area is like an open-air history museum. Hiking is the main way to experience the island. The trail to the summits of Mount Bishop and Mount Clerk climbs through grasslands and woodlands. At the summit, you will find columnar rock formations arranged like organ pipes, offering views of the open sea and sky. The cliffs of Fossil Cliffs are densely embedded with marine fossils from over 200 million years ago. The sandstone of the Painted Cliffs is stained with iron oxide in layers of patterns; it is recommended to visit during low tide to safely walk to the base of the cliffs for a closer look. If you plan to stay an extra night on the island, there are campsites at Darlington, Frenchs Farm, and Encampment Cove.Maria Island · 43.5km from Eaglehawk Neck
Remarkable Cave
Port Arthur · 19.4km from Eaglehawk Neck
Fossil Bay Lookout
Eaglehawk Neck · 3.3km from downtown
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Port Arthur Historic Site
Port Arthur · 14.9km from Eaglehawk NeckTessellated Pavement
Eaglehawk Neck · 1.9km from downtownBlow Hole
Eaglehawk Neck · 3.2km from downtownTasmans Arch
Eaglehawk Neck · 3.9km from downtownTasman National Park
Fortescue · 14.4km from Eaglehawk NeckPirates Bay
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Eaglehawk Neck · 864m from downtownMaria Island National Park
Maria Island · 43.5km from Eaglehawk NeckRemarkable Cave
Port Arthur · 19.4km from Eaglehawk NeckFossil Bay Lookout
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What travellers say about Eaglehawk Neck
Anonymous user20 January 2026
5.0
The whole property is very well maintained and we did a self guided tour, enjoyed the cruise, and extensive walks through the grounds and numerous buildings are allowed to be entered in to.
Port Arthur Historic Site
陌染MM7 November 2020
5.0
Traveling to Australia, this stop came to Hobart, the capital of Tasmania, and went to the Tasman Peninsula. The Chessboard Road is located on the Eagle Neck Gorge of the Tasman Peninsula. It is composed of a "chessboard" composed of rectangles. This is a natural phenomenon. It is a rare erosional landform formed by the fracture of sedimentary rocks due to the pressure of the earth's crust. As the sedimentary rocks are dehydrated and dried up at low tide, salt crystals are formed on the surface. Under the influence of the salt crystals, seams appear on the ground, which is the rectangle we see.
Tessellated Pavement
🎀彡🐾14 April 2020
5.0
Eagle Neck Gorge is the most famous attraction in Hobart. It faces the sea and has a magnificent view of the strait. As the name suggests, Eagle Neck Gorge is like the neck of an eagle. It is very narrow and very steep. It is worth visiting.
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Panasonikku Unkai21 August 2026
5.0
It's a very enjoyable place and definitely worth visiting.
Maria Island National Park
