This site was known as "hell-on-earth" when it operated as a penal settlement in the 1830s.
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Mercure Hotel Launceston
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Port Arthur Historic Site, Port Arthur
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#1 of 3 attractions in Port Arthur
Attraction type: Historic site; History museum; Old jail
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- May 19, 2008 "Great visit, must see on Tasmania"
- Mar 30, 2008 "Excellent Historic Site"
- Mar 12, 2008 "Definitly worth a look"
West Coast Wilderness Railway, Strahan
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#1 of 2 attractions in Strahan
Attraction type: Scenic railroad
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- May 22, 2008 "Excellent but avoid the premium class"
- Mar 27, 2008 "Awesome Trip, Great Tour Guides"
- Nov 8, 2007 "picturesque and historically interesting"
Barnbougle Dunes, Bridport
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#1 of 1 attractions in Bridport
Attraction type: Golf course
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- Dec 23, 2007 "...golf heaven....."
- Dec 17, 2007 "Truly the Holy Grail of Australian Golf"
- Nov 19, 2005 "A Great Experience for any Golfer"
Salamanca Place, Hobart
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#1 of 59 attractions in Hobart
Take in some shopping and gallery hopping at these 1830s restored, colonial-style warehouses.
Attraction type: Flea/street market
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- May 18, 2008 "Drinking options as well"
- Jan 5, 2008 "shopping and history"
Louisa's Walk, Hobart
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#2 of 59 attractions in Hobart
Louisa's Walk is a piece of strolling theatre that takes you on a journey into the life of Louisa Regan, an Irish convict, sent to Van Diemen's Land on a seven year sentence, in 1841, for stealing a loaf of bread. You walk with the actors, Judith and Chris Cornish, in full costume, as they tell Louisa's story that starts in the gardens of Cascade Brewery, in South Hobart, along the Hobart Rivulet the early source of the city's water, to the Female Factory, where Louisa was imprisoned.
Attraction type: Theater
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- Mar 12, 2008 "History brought to life"
- Nov 4, 2007 "Authentic Hobart Experience"
- Dec 17, 2005 "Louisa's Walk, Hobart, Something different"
The Queen Victoria Museum & Art Gallery, Launceston
Attraction type: Art museum; History museum
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The Old Umbrella Shop, Launceston
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#2 of 12 attractions in Launceston
Attraction type: Specialty shop; Historic site
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- Feb 21, 2006 "Loved the display and current umbrella stock"
- May 25, 2004 "The displays!"
The Penny Royal World & Gunpowder Mill, Launceston
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#3 of 12 attractions in Launceston
Attraction type: Historic village; Amusement/theme park
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- Apr 25, 2008 "Great place"
- Apr 2, 2007 "A visit to Penny Royal Launceston"
Tahune Forest AirWalk, Geeveston
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#1 of 1 attractions in Geeveston
This 597m walk is 20m above the ground.
Attraction type: Trail
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- Jun 28, 2008 "The Air Walk is spectacular, but the cafe needs to smarten up"
- Jun 12, 2008 "Dont miss it"
- Mar 5, 2008 "Really worthwhile"
Bonorong Park Wildlife Centre, Hobart
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#3 of 59 attractions in Hobart
Visitors have a chance to interact with koalas, Tasmanian devils, emus, kangaroos and wombats.
Attraction type: Nature center
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- Feb 14, 2008 "Cutest happiest Animals"
- Dec 21, 2003 "First Rate!"
J. Boag & Son, Launceston
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#4 of 12 attractions in Launceston
Attraction type: Brewery
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- May 18, 2008 "Outstanding, excellent tour"
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#4 of 59 attractions in Hobart
Australia’s second-oldest, these gardens are home to the largest collection of mature conifers in the Southern Hemisphere.
Attraction type: Garden
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- Mar 30, 2008 "Beautiful and Relaxing"
- Aug 3, 2007 "Forget the Workers-Still a good place to visit"
- Jan 12, 2004 "Badly managed property"
Sullivan's Cove, Hobart
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#5 of 59 attractions in Hobart
Attraction type: Marina
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- Jul 17, 2008 "Heritage meets swish in Hobart"
Brickendon Colonial Farm Village, Longford
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#1 of 3 attractions in Longford
Attraction type: Historic village
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- May 3, 2008 "A place we'll keep going back to"
Savoy Baths & Day Spa, Hobart
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#7 of 59 attractions in Hobart
Attraction type: Spa
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- Feb 1, 2008 "Ultimately a must in anyones diary!"
Salamanca Arts Centre, Hobart
Art centre run by the government of Tasmania
Attraction type: Art gallery; Educational site
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Sorell Fruit Farm, Hobart
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#9 of 59 attractions in Hobart
Attraction type: Farm
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- Feb 29, 2008 "Best day in Tassie"
Cascade Brewery, Hobart
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#10 of 59 attractions in Hobart
Observe the brewing process for some of Australia's finest beers at the country's oldest brewery.
Attraction type: Brewery; Tour
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- May 19, 2008 "Good times, free beer!"
- Jan 3, 2008 "Pretty good, but not great"
- Sep 15, 2006 "Free beer"
Richmond Gaol, Richmond
Attraction type: Architectural building; Specialty museum; Old jail
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