The Tasman Peninsula
	TASMAN PENINSULAR FROM FOSSIL ROCK LOOKOUT
It is hard to comprehend the conditions prisoners had to endure at the penal settlements of Tasmania and Norfolk Island. Cold, wet, whipped and starved, they were forced to work at menial jobs without complaint, sometimes choosing the 'Easy Way Out' rather than endure the provocation and degradation heaped upon them. A short drive from Hobart will take you to the ruins of the penal settlement at Port Arthur, much as it was when transportation ceased and it was closed in 1877. This is no short tour. You will see the cells, solitary confinement areas, old church and a host of other significant historical buildings. Of a night a 'Ghost Tour' visits places where your guide relates tales which will chill you to the bone. This is Tasmania's premier attraction and you should allow time to explore it. The Tasman Peninsula is not only about convicts. Startling and beautiful natural coastline add to the fascination and appeal of this wonderful part of Tasmania. Some prime attractions are the Tasman Arch, Tasman Blowhole, Devils Kitchen, Remarkable Cave, and the Coal Mines Historic Site. The drive from Hobart takes you through Sorell, Forcett, Nubeena, Murdunna, and past the Tasmanian Devil Park at Taranna. There is so much to see and do.