Civil Officer's Gardens

Nestled within Port Arthur's Civil Officers Row, the Civil Officer's Gardens offer a serene retreat from the historic site's convict past. This area features well-preserved ruins and residences that once housed accountants, medical staff, and administrators, reflecting the contrasting lifestyles of free settlers and convicts. The comfortable dwellings, adorned with civilized refinement, served as venues for social events like parties and cultural evenings. Additionally, the Government Gardens in this area were once lush with various vegetables.