Discover the captivating history of the Cascades Female Factory, a World Heritage-listed site in Tasmania. Explore the stories of convict women and the impact of British colonization on the First Nations culture.
Discover the captivating history of the Cascades Female Factory, a World Heritage-listed site in Tasmania. Explore the stories of convict women and the impact of British colonization on the First Nations culture.
- Cascades Female Factory Historic Site - The World Heritage-listed Cascades Female Factory tells the story of the dispossession, mistreatment and forced migration of Australian convict women and girls, and their contribution to colonisation throughout the history of colonial Australia to the present day.
- Cascades Female Factory Historic Site - The World Heritage-listed Cascades Female Factory tells the story of the dispossession, mistreatment and forced migration of Australian convict women and girls, and their contribution to colonisation throughout the history of colonial Australia to the present day.

- Self-guided audio experience
- Tours as selected in options
- Access to the World Heritage Site and gallery
- Self-guided audio experience
- Tours as selected in options
- Access to the World Heritage Site and gallery
The Cascades Female Factory is a historic site recognized as a World Heritage location, highlighting the narrative of the displacement, mistreatment, and forced migration of convict women and girls, as well as their significant contributions to Australia’s history from colonization to the present. Interwoven are the stories of the Palawa, the First…
The Cascades Female Factory is a historic site recognized as a World Heritage location, highlighting the narrative of the displacement, mistreatment, and forced migration of convict women and girls, as well as their significant contributions to Australia’s history from colonization to the present. Interwoven are the stories of the Palawa, the First Nation’s people, whose culture was profoundly affected by colonization.
Additional tours can be added to your ticket:
The 45-minute Convict Women’s Tour is ideal for first-time visitors, offering an introduction to the site’s history, the women, and the convict system. Learn about the experiences of women transported to Van Diemen’s Land.
The 60-minute Notorious Strumpets storytelling experience explores the lives of seven extraordinary convict women who overcame adversity. Discover their resilience, the societal challenges they encountered, and how some managed to succeed against all odds.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.