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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

South Hobart
The World Heritage-listed Cascades Female Factory is Australia's most significant site associated with female convicts....
Gardners Bay
The Hartzview Vineyard Heritage listed Pickers Hut Village is at Gardners Bay, in Tasmania’s South....
Campbell Town
The Book Cellar in Campbell Town is a world-class traditional bookshop experience in a fascinating heritage setting....
Longford
Woolmers Estate is Australia's finest example of a pioneer farm of the early 1800s....
Tarraleah
Bradys Lake is a popular kayaking and fishing destination in Tasmania’s picturesque Central Highlands, and home to an internationally recognised white water slalom course....
Hamilton
Open daily for farm tours, meals and accommodation, Curringa Farm is located at Hamilton in Central Tasmania....
New Norfolk
Discover our extensive collection of heritage rolling-stock and locomotives, along with the history of the Derwent Valley Line and its importance...
Berriedale
Museum of Old and New Art - MONA opened in Hobart in January 2011....
Franklin
The Wooden Boat Centre is a boat building school at Franklin, in Tasmania’s south....
Richmond
Richmond Gaol is the oldest intact gaol in Australia, located just 20 minutes north-east of Hobart....
Port Arthur
Port Arthur Historic Site on the Tasman Peninsula is Australia’s most intact and evocative convict site....
New Town
Runnymede is an elegant colonial house situated in New Town just north of Hobart city....
Richmond
The Old Hobart Town Model Village, in Richmond, is a model replica of Hobart in 1820....
Battery Point
Narryna, a beautiful Georgian home and old-world garden, in the heart of Battery Point, Hobart's original village....
Hobart
The Mawson's Huts Replica Museum stands on the waterfront in Hobart, near the wharf from which the SY Aurora sailed south to Antarctica....

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