Port Arthur Visitor Centre in Tasmania, Australia will formally be opened by the Honourable Will Hodgman MP, Premier of Tasmania at 10:30am Monday 18 December. He will be joined by the Chair of the Port Arthur Historic Site Management Authority Prof. Sharon Sullivan AO.
The new centre features a new restaurant –1830, where diners can enjoy fresh local produce with views out over the World Heritage site. The popular Port Arthur Café has been expanded to include different styles of service with additional outdoor dining space. The new gift shop provides high quality products made by local artisans. There is a dedicated space for walkers embarking on the Three Capes Track to prepare for their adventure. Even more exciting is the introduction of 52 new character cards in a state-of-the-art interactive gallery inviting you to delve deeper into the who, what and when of Port Arthur’s fascinating and layered history.
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