Port Arthur massacre, Massacre site in Australia
Port Arthur massacre is considered as the deadliest shooting spree in Australian history.
It took place on 28th and 29th of April 1996 when Martin Bryant, a 28-year-old from New Town, killed 35 people and injured 23 others.
The event led to a national rethink on gun control with Australia introducing far-reaching changes to firearms legislation.
As a visitor's location, it serves to remind us about the dangers of lax firearm regulations
Historically, such an incident had never taken place and saw the government introduce a nationwide gun buyback.
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