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C ASCADES FEMALE FACTORY HISTORIC SITE Discover the stories of Australia’s convict women Cascades Female Factory is Australia’s most significant historic site associated with female convicts. It is located in the shadow of Mount Wellington, a short distance from Hobart’s city centre. It was a self-contained, purpose-built institution intended to reform female convicts. Thousands of women and children were imprisoned at the site and many never left. Visiting this World Heritage site can be both emotional and rewarding, creating a connection with the stories of female convicts in Australia and their children – stories are often tragic, but they also inspire hope and resilience. Joining a guided tour of Cascades Female Factory is highly recommended as it will help bring the story of this challenging but very special place to life for you. The Heritage Tour is available several times each day and offers a guided introduction to the site and its stories. Even more emotional is the dramatised walking tour Her Story. Part history lesson, part roaming theatre show, Her Story is a powerful depiction of the harsh life within Yard One of the Female Factory in 1833. Cascades Female Factory is open daily except Christmas Day from 9:30am – 4pm Key Selling Points: Cascades Female Factory Historic Site is 1 of the 11 Australian Convict World Heritage Sites Located only 10 minutes from Hobart’s city centre the site is accessible by car, foot and public transport Witness an emotional journey that depicts the female convict life Additional guided tours bring the site and its stories to life Provides insight into other convict sites and Tasmania’s role in the Australian convict story What to know before you come: Comfortable footwear and clothing for all weather are recommended To gain the most from your experience at the Cascades Female Factory Historic Site it is recommended to take part in a Heritage Tour or the Her Story dramatized performance to gain a real context of the site The Red Decker Bus stops near-by the Female Factory should you wish to complete a hop-on and hop- off tour and is valid for 24 or 48 hours around Hobart Contact our friendly team today for further information 16 Degraves Street, South Hobart, Tasmania 7004 [email protected] www.femalefactory.org.au +61 3 6233 6656 (from outside Australia) 1800 139 478 (from within Australia) Cascades Female Factory Cascades Female Factory Historic Site st st Current Rates Reference Sheet – Valid from 1 April 2018 to 31P P March 2020 Retail Rates NETT $ RETAIL $ SITE ENTRY Adult 8.00 8.00 Child 5.00 5.00 Concession 5.00 5.00 Family 20.00 20.00 SITE ENTRY + HERITAGE TOUR Adult 18.00 18.00 Child 12.00 12.00 Concession 12.00 12.00 Family 45.00 45.00 HER STORY* Adult 25.00 25.00 Child 15.00 15.00 Concession 25.00 25.00 Family 70.00 70.00 SITE ENTRY + HERITAGE TOUR + HER STORY Adult 35.00 35.00 Child 22.00 22.00 Concession 32.00 32.00 Family 90.00 90.00 Child = Aged 7 to 17 years. Family = 2 Adults & up to 6 children (aged 7 to 17 years) *Please note Her Story is for the performance only this does not include entry .

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