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Cascades Female Factory

Cascades Female Factory

Highlight • Historical Site

Cascades Female Factory

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Location: Tasmania, Australia

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March 23, 2026

The Cascades Female Factory is the most significant site in Australia linked to female convicts, offering insight into a part of history that’s often overlooked. Set along the Hobart Rivulet Track, the preserved yards and ruins help explain how women and children lived here during the colonial period. It’s one of eleven locations included in the Australian Convict Sites World Heritage listing. Entry to the site requires a ticket, with interpretive displays and facilities available on site.

January 30, 2022

Cycling

The Cascades Female Factory opened in 1828 taking over the premises of a failed brewery in the foothills of Mount Wellington, and operated until 1856. Convicts were marched from the …

May 17, 2025

Hiking

Beautiful track, plus the resident platypus is to be seen

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Cascades Female Factory via Hobart Rivulet walking track

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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Cascade Brewery – Myrtle Gully Falls loop from University of Tasmania

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Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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Sphinx Rock – Cascade Brewery loop from Hobart

20.5km

06:34

790m

790m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 80 m

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Friday 23 October

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There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.

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Location: Tasmania, Australia

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