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May
03
2013

‘For the Term of His Natural Life’ iPad App

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For the Term of His Natural Life is the riveting adventure of Rufus Dawes who is falsely accused of murder in 19th century London. He is transported as a convict to the harsh penal settlement of Port Arthur in Tasmania, Australia. Continue reading →

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Mar
28
2013

Replica ‘Mawson’s Hut’ could be coming to Hobart

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The freezing lands and glaciers of Antarctica are quite a distance away from the Tasmanian capital Hobart, but a piece of Australian antarctic history could be remade to sit in the grassy area beside Lark Distillery. The Mawson's Hut project … Continue reading →

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Jan
31
2013

Exclusive cruise – Australian Wooden Boat Festival

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The anticipated Australian Wooden Boat Festival will come cruising into Hobart, Tasmania on Friday February 8 for a long weekend of boat parades, exhibitions, talks and performances, building workshops and kids activities! To celebrate the event, the Port Arthur Historic … Continue reading →

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Dec
09
2012

Summer activities at Port Arthur

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Bring the family along to the Port Arthur Historic Site in the summer months to take part in a number of fun historic activities and tours! Continue reading →

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Nov
16
2012

Cascade Female Factory Historic Site

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If you’ve made a visit to the Port Arthur Historic Site, don’t forget to also make your way to the Cascades Female Factory Historic Site, to learn about the female perspective of convict life in the 1800s. Continue reading →

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Nov
11
2012

Australian Wooden Boat Festival

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Free up your calendar for February 2013 to head to the Australian Wooden Boat Festival in Tasmania! Continue reading →

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Nov
08
2012

Cascade Brewery Tours

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Quench your thirst this summer, with a visit to Tasmania’s Cascade Brewery, the oldest brewery in Australia. Continue reading →

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Sep
02
2012

Join the hunt at Tasmania’s Tiger Trail Festival

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Head out on the hunt for the elusive and mysterious Tasmanian Tiger at the Tiger Trail Festival from September 21- 23. Continue reading →

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Aug
31
2012

Take a historic weekend road trip to Port Arthur

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Planning a weekend getaway? Look no further than Port Arthur for a historic road trip in Tasmania. Continue reading →

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Aug
28
2012

‘APPiness’ on the Heritage Highway

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The Heritage Highway App provides a comprehensive guide to exploring the rich history and beauty of the Heritage Highway in Tasmania. Tours, Accommodation, Facilities, points of interest and everything the traveler might need to know when touring. Continue reading →

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