Convict Women's Tour with Hobart Highlights

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2 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Discover Hobart's rich convict and early settlement history on a scenic journey departing from Brooke St Pier. This tour begins on Hobart's waterfront, which is a treasure trove of history, culture and beauty. It's a place where the past meets the present, offering a glimpse into the city's evolution and its now buzzing atmosphere. Enjoy coach touring with live commentary as we tour through historic Battery Point, Salamanca and South Hobart. Enjoy a photo stop and short walk at Cascade Gardens before visiting the World Heritage listed Cascades Female Factory. Your tour includes entry and the Convict Women's Tour, bringing to life the stories of the women who shaped early Tasmania.

What's Included

Entry and guided tour at Cascade Female Factory
Coach touring with live commentary
Hotel pick-up (selected hotels)
Food and Drinks

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Guests not requiring a hotel pick up from one of the selected hotels are required to meet the tour at Brooke St Pier, 12 Franklin Wharf Hobart @ 9.30am.

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Meeting point
Brooke Street Pier

Look for our Day Tours desk inside the pier building to check-in

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
  • 1
    Cascades Female Factory Historic Site

    After arriving at Cascades Female Factory, a one-time female prison you are met by a guide to join the Convict Women's Tour. Over a period of 45 minutes, you will gain valuable insights into the history of the Female Factory, the convict system of punishment and reform and offer a glimpse of what life was like for the thousands of women transported to Van Dieman's Land. At the conclusion of the tour, you will have time to wander at your own pace and peruse the gallery, gift shop and interpretive displays.

    45 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 2
    Cascade Gardens

    Travel to the suburb of South Hobart, at the foothills of kunanyi/Mt Wellington and stop at the Cascade Gardens. Here you have the option to walk through these classic gardens with established plants and trees nestled on the banks of the Hobart Rivulet.

    25 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Cascade Brewery

    We enjoy a photo-stop outside the famous Cascade Brewery - the oldest continually operated brewery in Australia. View the exterior of this famous building with kunanyi/Mt Wellington a picturesque back-drop. A photo opportunity not to be missed.

    5 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • Salamanca Place (Pass by)

    Enjoy the informative, live commentary on board as we tour around Sullivans Cove - Hobart's birthplace. Pass by Parliament House then view the Georgian style warehouses of historic Salamanca Place.

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Experience Tasmania Gray Line Day Tours

Tags

Bus Tours
Private and Luxury
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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