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Thinking of hanging a "gone fishing" sign on the door and running away to Tasman Peninsula for a while? lastminute.co.nz lists a number of great places to stay.

Lovely as Port Arthur is, hotel options here are on the skinny side. A solid choice is the Port Arthur Villas, which is just a short walk from the heart of town.

The Port Arthur Villas is positioned 0.9 kilometres away from the centre of Port Arthur. Another hotel is the Lufra Hotel and Apartments, which is located 18 kilometres away. Alternatively, check out the amenities and rates at the Sea Change Safety Cove or the Harpers on the Beach.

If you still have some puff left, you could discover more of the Southeast Tasmania region. View Southeast Tasmania's forests and mountains. If nature's not your thing, explore a few of the area's history museums, art galleries and craft workshops. Visitors in this region of Australia can also enjoy hiking.

The closest places to stay in Tasman Peninsula are Nubeena and Taranna. Nubeena is 10 kilometres to the northwest of Port Arthur, while Taranna is 11 kilometres to the north of Port Arthur. Hotels and apartments in Nubeena include the Parsons Bay Retreat and Storm Bay Guest House. The Norfolk Bay Convict Station and Mason's Cottages are amongst the hotels and apartments in Taranna.

If sport rocks your world, make the time to visit Kingborough Sports Centre, which is 50 kilometres to the northwest of Port Arthur. The Villa Howden and the The Esplanade Kingston Beach are both good options if you hope to really get into your sport.

Hobart International Airport is situated 45 kilometres away from the centre of Port Arthur. Should you choose to stay nearby, you can book a room at the Travelodge Hobart Airport or the ABC Hotel.