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Port Arthur Historic Site
Australia's most haunted place. A brutal convict prison where 12,000 suffered. The 1996 massacre added 35 more victims. Ghost tours have documented over 2,000 experiences.
1833 - Present
Port Arthur, Tasmania, Australia
10000+ witnesses
Port Arthur is Australia’s most haunted location.
The History
According to historical records:
Port Arthur:
- Convict settlement 1833-1877
- 12,000 convicts imprisoned
- Brutal punishments
- Many died here
The Model Prison
“Silent system”:
- Prisoners in total silence
- Wore hoods
- Numbered not named
- Many went insane
- Psychological torture
The 1996 Massacre
Modern tragedy:
- 35 people killed
- Mass shooting
- Deadliest in Australian history
- Added to the suffering
- Layered trauma
The Ghost Tours
Port Arthur’s tours:
- Running since 1990s
- Over 2,000 documented experiences
- Apparitions
- Cold spots
- Touches
Common Sightings
Reported ghosts:
- Convicts in chains
- Children (from orphanage)
- Guards
- Murder victims
- Overwhelming presence
The Evidence
Documentation includes:
- Photographs
- Temperature readings
- EVP recordings
- Witness accounts
- Very active