With an elevation of 1,188 metres (3,898 ft) above sea level,[1] the mountain is located north-east of Launceston, near the town of Lilydale.

Later maps of the north-east show Row Tor as occupying the present day location of Mount Arthur.

Similarly, Port Arthur, which was a notably gruesome penal settlement, was named after him to recognize his contributions to the colony's development .

Due to its close proximity to Launceston its summit is home to a large number of radio towers.

WayFM (105.3 and 98.1), Launceston, and Northern Tasmania's Christian community radio station, have their tower on Mount Arthur.