Guard Tower

Family holiday

everything is worth the walking and looking around, we just wished that we had more time every one should visit this place

Formidable Structure

When I was standing near the site of the Senior Military Officers' Quarters and looking over the buildings and ruins around me I reckoned that the Guard Tower was the centrepiece overlooking the entir...

Don't miss this

The Port Arthur site is very spread out and the Guard Tower is a good walk up to see the view from this building. Wear comfortable walking shoes to PA as you will need them. The Guard Tower is worth t...

Still very imposing.

Still strong, still imposing, a formidable deterrent to the convicts and a saving grace for the soldiers. The tower is built in a medieval style and gave the soldiers a commanding view over the sites...

Still commanding

The Guard Tower right behind the main penitentiary still presents a dominant sight to these historic grounds