⭐ Highlight
Coal Mines Historic Site
Free UNESCO ruins of Australia's first coal mine, where the worst convicts were sent to be punished.
Typical duration
75 min
Price
Free
From port
22 km / 13.7 mi
Transfer time
35 min
Indoor / Outdoor
outdoor
Queue risk
low
👨👩👧 Family friendly
🕐 Best time to visit
Late morning to early afternoon
Getting there from the port
Coach tour or hire car — about 35 minutes drive from Port Arthur.
🚌 Best transport: shuttle💶 Cost: A$60-100 tour