“Cascades Female Factory Historic Site is Australia's most important location linked to female convicts in the penal colony of Van Diemen's Land. The Historic Site is a World Heritage Site where visitors can connect with the stories of the convict women and their children transported to Van Diemen's Land in the early 1800s. The site's remaining building has been well restored and contains photos depicting the history of the site. The site offers an excellent tour that tells the harrowing story of some of Australia's first European female settlers. The Cascades Female Factory Historic Site is an ideal destination for those wishing to understand the history of Tasmania. Child ticket prices apply to children aged 7 to 17 years inclusive. Please note that children and infants aged 6 years and under are always admitted free of charge.”
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