The Dog line

This place is best visited with a tour as the most interesting thing about it is history and understanding the set up and purpose of the dog line. I love history so I found it fascinating and impressive, however the actual artifacts are somewhat limited for those who want to see heaps. There is a guards house and some sheds and a sculpture of the dog.

For everyone interested in history - I recommend a tour!

This was the original boundary of the Port Arthur penitentiary.
Big dogs to stop escapees!

First time we drove past this great part of history but after a visit in Port Arthur we came back. It's a small car park but the little museum is full of history and it's only a 5min walk to the statue of the dog line. It's all free and a great addition to the convict history at Port Arthur.

First you escape Port Arthur, then you have to get past the Dog line to get to...! What a time in history!

Worth a stop as the museum has a lot or history

As a lover of mastiffs I had to find this sculpture to remember the history of the place. A short walk to get to the sculpture, just off the main road. No parking directly next to it, just so you know.

Interesting historical landmark, great read.

Eaglehawk Neck is a picturesque spot in its own right as well as an important element in understanding the location and role of Port Arthur nearby. There is a good historical display in the original officers quarters next to the carpark from where you can walk down to the statue (which is scary enough, God knows what the real things were like) and then continue off to the beach on the left. A convenient and scenic place to stop for 15-30mins break to/from Port Arthur itself.

Most fascinating landmark i've been to in a while, the building is completely authentic and there is lots of info to read about the history of the place. Definitely recommended to any history fanatics!

Reading about what happened back in the day was educational.

Ok so the walking track along the beach isn't finished yet but it will be....😁 and when it is, this is about the most magnificent "neck" of the woods in the world. Nowhere for eats here so pack a lovely picnic.

So so so interesting..... the Dog Line at Eagle Hawk Neck is a Fascinating stop on your way to Port Arthur. Important to pull in and walk up to the the representation statue where there is also great information on the Dog Line.

We went to this place in Eaglehawk for the amazing bioluminescence in Tas. Word can’t describe the shining blue sea in front of you.

Another interesting part of Port Arthur history, to stop convicts from escaping

Great history and understanding the dog line ... Worth the time to read and explore area

Cool little walk very close to our beloved Eaglehawk neck hall , Sand dunes & Beach.

Worth while having a look at the house and the little walk. You can return to the carpark via the beach.

The dog line is a stature and old soldiers quarters It is free

Great little story here, pity the cottage wasn't open to the public

Feel sorry for the poor dogs being treated so they were aggressive. Well set up display.