Heritage Site
Cascades Female Factory Historic Site
Hobart, TAS
The Cascades Female Factory in South Hobart is a UNESCO World Heritage-listed convict site where over half of the 25,000 women transported to Van Diemen's Land were processed between 1828 and 1856. Guided tours explore the harrowing conditions through surviving yards and buildings, while immersive experiences bring to life the stories of individual convict women and the children born within the factory's walls.
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