Anglesea Barracks & Cascades Female Factory

Anglesea Barracks & Cascades Female Factory

4 hours | Hobart | H B A - 2 2 0
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Description

Moderate activity

Be sure to read the Special Notes further down this page for important requirements and restriction.

Discover Australia's oldest army base, the Anglesea Barracks. The Museum is located in the Military Gaol, built in 1847. Displays depict the colonial period during British Army occupation as well as the various conflicts Tasmanian service men and women have been involved in from 1899 through to their current deployments. Filled with a fascinating collection of military memorabilia and uniforms, take a guided tour with free time to discover Australia's military past and present.

Visit the World Heritage-listed Cascades Female Factory where your will hear the story of the displacement, mistreatment and forced migration of convict women and girls, and their contribution to colonization throughout the history of colonial Australia to the present day.

Special Notes:

- Please wear comfortable flat-soled shoes, clothing suited to the weather conditions, a hat and jacket, plenty of biodegradable sunscreen and bring bottled water.
- This tour is not suitable for guests using wheelchair.

Details

Tour timeline may vary to avoid overcrowding, etc.

Depart from ship for Tour of Anglesea Barracks

Travel time: 00:15

Depart from ship for Tour of Anglesea Barracks

Travel time: 00:15

Anglesea Barracks tour and entry to military Museum

Time at site: 01:15

Anglesea Barracks tour and entry to military Museum

Time at site: 01:15

Transfer to Cascades Female Factory

Travel time: 00:15

Transfer to Cascades Female Factory

Travel time: 00:15

Cascades Female Factory

Time at site: 01:30

Cascades Female Factory

Time at site: 01:30

Travel to MT Nelson for a brief photo stop before returning to the pier

Travel time: 00:45

Travel to MT Nelson for a brief photo stop before returning to the pier

Travel time: 00:45