HISTORIC SITES IN HOBART AND SURROUNDSWant to delve into Tasmania's past? There are plenty of heritage sites in Hobart and beyond. Some tales will transport you to convict days, other sites will take you to places of utter natural beauty - like the Coal Mines Historic Site - where it's hard to imagine the harsh environment for those stationed at the site. Time to explore Tasmania's early stories.
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CASCADE FEMALE FACTORY
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Here, under the mountain side, cold and against the backdrop of brick walls and mud, an extraordinary tapestry of Australia’s history and women’s stories unfolded. You’ll embark on a journey through time and delve into the captivating narrative of the women and their children imprisoned at the World Heritage listed Cascades Female Factory historic site in South Hobart. Women were incarcerated here in the shadow of kunanyi / Mount Wellington as punishment, to be reformed, or while waiting to be assigned. Guards, nurses and babies all play a part in the tales
you’ll hear. Imagine the echoes of their footsteps as they traversed the grounds, their hearts imbued with an unwavering determination to transcend their circumstances. Located at 16 Degraves Street, South Hobart Find them on Cascade Female Factory, Facebook or Instagram |
COAL MINES
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The sprawling ruins at the Coal Mines span a number of kilometres, a 25-minute drive from Port Arthur Historic Site, near Saltwater River on the north-western tip of the Tasman Peninsula. The ruins present yet another chapter in the epic story of convicts and transportation in Tasmania. A 300-metre section of track is wheelchair accessible. The other sections are rated as a Level 2 walk. Keep in mind that the ruins are unstable and fragile, so please do not climb on them. There are a number of deep shafts. For your safety, remain behind barriers and supervise children.
No booking is required and entry is free. coalmines.org.au | Open daily |
HOBART WALKING TOURS
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Hobart Walking Tours is a locally owned and operated company who specialises in providing bespoke and small group tours that immerse you in the history, mystery and culture of Hobart in a relaxed and friendly environment. What they love the most is walking with intimate groups and sharing the knowledge they have. When you take a walk, you travel slowly. You absorb more, interact more, experience more. You can stop and run your hands over the intricate stonework of our beautiful heritage-listed buildings, crafted by skilled convict stonemasons. Walking allows you to linger longer at sites of great drama, reflect at sites of great sorrow, to follow the route of corruption and discrimination, adventure and achievement against the odds. Walking brings you into the depth of the city and hidden places, in the footsteps of those who made that history.
Find them on the Web, Call or Email |
PORT ARTHUR HISTORIC SITE
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The UNESCO World Heritage-listed Port Arthur Historic Site, located 90 minutes’ drive south-east of Hobart, brings Australia’s early convict history to life. It is the best-preserved convict settlement in Australia and among the most significant convict era sites in the world. Discover how the convicts, officers, soldiers and their families lived. For those brave enough to venture out at night, the ever-popular ghost tour begins after dark. Extend your visit with the onsite restaurant “1830”, where you can enjoy fresh local produce with views out over the World Heritage site, or stop by the café after the day’s exploring. Come and connect with our past – and take home unforgettable memories for the future.
Visit Port Arthur or find them on Facebook |