The Cascades Female Factory Historic Site is situated in the country of the Muwinina people, nestled at the base of kunanyi/Mount Wellington, in South Hobart, Tasmania.
Interwoven are the First Nation’s stories of Palawa, a culture that is over 40,000 years old and which was so gravely impacted by British colonisation.
The Cascades Female Factory was once a bustling, crowded convict institution that could house up to 1,000 women at any given time. Today, it is a quiet sandstone-lined historic site tucked away in the leafy suburb of South Hobart.
Using three different audio narratives, this self-guided experience immerses visitors into the sounds and stories of the Female Factory as they happened almost 200 years ago. The audio tour has up to 2 hours of listening content however you are welcome to stay and explore the site for as long as you wish.
The audio guide is included in the cost of entry to the site and can be downloaded using your own phone or smart device. Remember to bring your mobile phone well charged and some comfortable headphones.
Inclusions
- Site Entry
- Self Guided Audio Tour - please bring your own device and headphones
Time
- The Cascades Female Factory open daily from 10.00 am to 4.30 pm
- Tours take approximately 2 hours but you can stay as long as you wish to explore the site
Additional Information
- Tours take place outdoors, in all weather conditions. Please be prepared for cold, wet, hot or sunny weather and wear comfortable walking shoes for gravel surfaces
- All tickets include an audio guide experience. Please be sure to charge your mobile phone and bring your headphones
- Family ticket is valid for 2 Adults and up to 6 Children (age 7-18)
- Concession tickets: Holder of a valid Australian senior, health or pension card (Proof must be provided on arrival)
- Disability parking available at Syme Street entrance. The History and Interpretation Centre, exhibition and Yard 3 are fully accessible for people with mobility aids and prams.
Booking Information
- Confirmation in the form of a tour voucher will be received at time of booking
- Upon completion of purchase, please print the voucher and present on day of the experience
- Availability was accurate at the time of booking however, is subject to change due to circumstances out of our control
- Offers and inclusions are subject to change without notice
- We strongly suggest reconfirming your booking with the tour operator within 48 hours of making your booking and prior to making other travel arrangements
- For your information, complete Tour Operator Information including contact details is included on your tour voucher