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Tasmanian Historical Attractions

• The Bligh Museum of Pacific Exploration is a privately run museum on Bruny Island in Southern Tasmania. 
• Cascades Female Factory Historic Site tours available to learn about the experiences of the female convicts who worked in the factory and to explore the archaeological digs, the Memorial Garden, and the Matron's Cottage.
• Discover Queenstown - See Historic Buildings Around Queenstown a National Trust listed town, it is located on the west coast of Tasmania.
• Forest and Heritage Centre - Geeveston located south-west of Hobart.
• Highfield Historic Site located on the north-west coast of Tasmania.
• Lady Nelson The Tasmanian Sail Training Association Ltd (TSTA) is entrusted with the replica sailing vessel Lady Nelson on behalf of the people of Tasmania.
• National Trust of Australia (Tasmania) - See Trust Properties for information on all historical properties throughout Tasmania that are cared for by the Trust.
• Parks and Wildlife Service - See Visitor's Guide to Tasmania's Historic Places
• Penitentiary Chapel Historic Site Hobart
• Port Arthur Historic Site
• Queen Victoria Museum and Art Gallery Launceston
• Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery Hobart
• Tasmanian Wool Centre includes information on the Heritage Museum and Wool Exhibition as well as the buildings within the heritage town of Ross, which is located in the Midlands of Tasmania.

• Port Arthur Tour from Hobart, 8 hours (from Viator)
  Day Tour : Commences at Hobart, Australia
  Do you enjoy historical tours? This full day tour has been designed to allows as much time as possible to explore Port Arthur. Formerly a convict site, Port Arthur is bursting with history and today boasts a landscape of natural beauty, scenic ruins and restored buildings. Make the most out of your day and join the informative fully guided historical walking tour and jump on the relaxing cruise to the Isle of the Dead! more info and booking details from Viator...

• Battery Point and Hobart (TRIK103 book online with GoDo)
  Hobart, Tasmania
  The only way to see Hobart, travelling through historic Battery Point where the houses have all been maintained in original Georgian splendour, Sandy Bay which is host to many grand mansions with views across to the Eastern shore. Return via the city and Hobart's magnificent waterfront. more details and bookings...

• Beer Brewery Tour - TAS (FreemanX)
  Looking for something a little different? This beer brewery tour will give you the chance to experience close to 2 centuries of beer making history in a top Hobart brewery and the opportunity to taste the finest Tasmania has to offer...... get more details and buy online from FreemanX...

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