Convict Tourism

Port Arthur Historic Site in Tasmania stands out as one of Australia’s earliest and most significant dark tourism destinations, drawing visitors despite its remote location. This study reveals that the site’s enduring appeal lies in its alignment with a romanticized and imagined convict past, which continues to captivate tourists even after political and community efforts to move away from this 'unsavoury' history. The research explores how Port Arthur has maintained its status as a dark tourism hub since it was operational during the convict era, highlighting the global fascination with incarceration and suffering. While the study does not explicitly state its methods, it likely involves historical analysis, tourist behavior studies, or cultural discourse examination to uncover these insights.

Wise, J. (2024). Convict Tourism. Dark Tourism and Rural Crime, 47–68. https://doi.org/10.1332/policypress/9781529219258.003.0003