Discovering Tasmania - Check Out These Places
If you are staying at a bed and breakfast in Tasmania, a visit to Port Arthur's historic sites is recommended. Port Arthur is the home of several historically significant locations in Australia that showcases the convict era and the industry of coal mining.
Located in the harbour off Port Arthur is the Isle of the Dead where around one thousand burials took place. The Harbour Cruise and guided walking tours give you the opportunity to explore and discover the island that shows a fascinating look at the lives of those who lived and died at Port Arthur.
The historical site of The Penitentiary in Port Arthur was built in 1843 as a flour mill and granary and then in 1857 was transformed into a penitentiary with the ability to hold over 480 convicts in dormitory accommodation and separate apartments. It has undergone a concerted conservation program to restore its history and is now a location worth visiting.
Tasmania's Coal Mines Historic Site is the state's first operational mine, created as a very necessary local source of coal but as well as a place of punishment for convicts. The Coal Mines Historic Site is part of the Australian Convict Site and a visit will be fascinating and informative.
The excellently preserved Dockyard at Port Arthur is formerly the busiest and most industrious in Van Diemen's Land. Visiting this historic location is a great way to discover the life of convicts who laboured over building hundreds of whaleboats, ship's buoys and brigantines for private and government customers.
Cascades Female Factory is the most significant location connected with female convicts and sits in the shadow of Mount Wellington. Up to 1000 people lived here as women were incarcerated or waited to be assigned. You can discover the captivating stories of the women and their children through guided tours or morning tea with the matron.
St. John the Baptist Church at Buckland was built in 1846 and has special historical significance as one of the windows is said to have been carried over from England being formerly used in Battle Abbey which dates back to 1094 in England. The church's graveyard is also of particular interest.
Brickendon Colonial Farm Village has been owned and run by the same family for over 170 years and is a great example of Tasmanian farming history. A visit here will give you an opportunity to see how a working family farm operates and view the historic buildings.
The Penitentiary Chapel Historic Site in Tasmania was built in the 1830's by the architect John Lee Archer. Initially constructed to cater for the growing convict numbers in Hobart Town, it also held solitary confinement punishment cells. It was later converted into two Supreme Criminal Courts with a gaol chapel, execution yard and gallows. This fascinating location is definitely worth visiting if you're staying at a bed and breakfast in Tasmania.
The Old Umbrella Shop in Launceston, Tasmania is one of the last surviving and intact early twentieth century shops in the state. The diligence and care of three generations of the Shott family who owned the store has led to its survival. The shop now showcases displays about the family, umbrellas and wood souvenirs.
Located in the harbour off Port Arthur is the Isle of the Dead where around one thousand burials took place. The Harbour Cruise and guided walking tours give you the opportunity to explore and discover the island that shows a fascinating look at the lives of those who lived and died at Port Arthur.
The historical site of The Penitentiary in Port Arthur was built in 1843 as a flour mill and granary and then in 1857 was transformed into a penitentiary with the ability to hold over 480 convicts in dormitory accommodation and separate apartments. It has undergone a concerted conservation program to restore its history and is now a location worth visiting.
Tasmania's Coal Mines Historic Site is the state's first operational mine, created as a very necessary local source of coal but as well as a place of punishment for convicts. The Coal Mines Historic Site is part of the Australian Convict Site and a visit will be fascinating and informative.
The excellently preserved Dockyard at Port Arthur is formerly the busiest and most industrious in Van Diemen's Land. Visiting this historic location is a great way to discover the life of convicts who laboured over building hundreds of whaleboats, ship's buoys and brigantines for private and government customers.
Cascades Female Factory is the most significant location connected with female convicts and sits in the shadow of Mount Wellington. Up to 1000 people lived here as women were incarcerated or waited to be assigned. You can discover the captivating stories of the women and their children through guided tours or morning tea with the matron.
St. John the Baptist Church at Buckland was built in 1846 and has special historical significance as one of the windows is said to have been carried over from England being formerly used in Battle Abbey which dates back to 1094 in England. The church's graveyard is also of particular interest.
Brickendon Colonial Farm Village has been owned and run by the same family for over 170 years and is a great example of Tasmanian farming history. A visit here will give you an opportunity to see how a working family farm operates and view the historic buildings.
The Penitentiary Chapel Historic Site in Tasmania was built in the 1830's by the architect John Lee Archer. Initially constructed to cater for the growing convict numbers in Hobart Town, it also held solitary confinement punishment cells. It was later converted into two Supreme Criminal Courts with a gaol chapel, execution yard and gallows. This fascinating location is definitely worth visiting if you're staying at a bed and breakfast in Tasmania.
The Old Umbrella Shop in Launceston, Tasmania is one of the last surviving and intact early twentieth century shops in the state. The diligence and care of three generations of the Shott family who owned the store has led to its survival. The shop now showcases displays about the family, umbrellas and wood souvenirs.