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History and Heritage

Explore History and Heritage in Southern Tasmania

Southern Tasmania is steeped in stories of the past, with a rich heritage that weaves together Indigenous culture, colonial history, and a resilient pioneering spirit.

Walk through time as you explore convict-built bridges, sandstone streets, and heritage-listed villages that echo with tales of early settlement.

Discover the enduring legacy of the Palawa people, the traditional custodians of this land, whose culture and connection to country remain a vital part of Tasmania’s identity. Visit world-renowned historic sites like Port Arthur, explore fascinating museums, and wander through beautifully preserved homesteads and gardens.

From grand colonial architecture to moving cultural experiences, Southern Tasmania offers a deep connection to its past that continues to shape its present. Let the stories of this remarkable region captivate and inspire you.

Southern Tasmania

History and Heritage

Bagdad, Heritage Highway
Explore Chauncy Vale Wildlife Sanctuary near Bagdad, where walking tracks lead through native bushland to caves, lookouts and wildlife habitat,...
Heritage Highway, Oatlands
Explore the historic Callington Mill precinct in Oatlands, home to its distinctive restored windmill and surrounding heritage buildings. Follow the...
Hobart, nipaluna / Greater Hobart
Located just up the river from Hobart, Mona's subterranean architecture showcases the highlights (and lowlights) of David Walsh's $110m private...
Coal River Valley, Richmond
Richmond Gaol is the oldest intact gaol in Australia, located just a 20-minute drive north-east of Hobart....
Heritage Highway, Ross
The Tasmanian Wool Centre, in the midlands town of Ross, showcases Tasmania’s wool industry....
Heritage Highway, Longford
Brickendon Historic Farm and Convict Village is located just outside Longford, in northern Tasmania....
Hobart, nipaluna / Greater Hobart
Opened in 1837, Hobart’s Theatre Royal has been the home of contemporary theatre in Tasmania more than 185 years and...
Dover, Far South
Explore Dover’s maritime history and local heritage at the Dover Museum and Gallery. Found in the town’s Old School building,...
Central Highlands, Waddamana
The Waddamana Power Station in Tasmania's central highlands is now a fascinating hydro-electric museum....
Derwent Valley, Strathgordon
Prepare to be amazed at Gordon Dam! Located in Tasmania’s rugged southwest, this engineering marvel has been standing strong since...
Hobart, nipaluna / Greater Hobart
Established in 1824, Cascade Brewery Co. proudly holds a revered place in Australia's Brewing History....
Hobart, nipaluna / Greater Hobart
The Maritime Museum of Tasmania explores the connections between the people of the islands and the influence of the sea...
Hobart, nipaluna / Greater Hobart
The Penitentiary Chapel Historic Site in Hobart incorporates more than 160 years of Tasmanian penal history....
Hobart, nipaluna / Greater Hobart
The World Heritage-listed Cascades Female Factory is Australia's most significant site associated with female convicts....
Hobart, nipaluna / Greater Hobart
The Mawson's Huts Replica Museum stands on the waterfront in Hobart, near the wharf from which the SY Aurora sailed...
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