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Eaglehawk Neck Historic Site
Arthur Highway, Hobart, AustraliaTel: +61 (0)3 6250 2363 • Web: Visit this site »
The infamous Port Arthur Penal Colony was built on the Tasman Peninsula because it was easily secured by the narrow isthmus at Eaglehawk Neck and the fact that most people could not swim. Tethered dogs, especially trained to warn soldiers of escapees, guarded the narrow strip of land. An excellent museum now occupies the original Officers' Quarters, which is reputed to be the oldest remaining military building in Australia. There is a restaurant, coffee shop and an information centre close by, making this a perfect stop before exploring the Peninsula. Admission: Free to site.
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