Tasmania Offers Unique Convictourism
UNESCO has declared five sites in Tasmania to be officially added to its World Heritage List.
This recognition has given Tasmania an extra edge to its tourism trade, enabling visitors to view the places that have had a huge impact on the formation of Australian history. The decision to recognise these sites was made at the 34th session of the World Heritage Committee, which was held recently.
Felicia Mariani, chief executive officer of Tourism Tasmania said: "The listing is great news for our tourism industry, and will allow us the opportunity to build an additional dimension to our visitors' experiences… given our history and rich colonial heritage, it is fitting that our State has now received recognition for these five important convict heritage sites. It can only add further to our reputation as a world-class destination."
Convictourism allows visitors, particularly those from the UK and Ireland, to trace their ancestors by following the convict trail in south and eastern Tasmania. The Tasmanian state authorities hold complete records of convict history throughout the years, making it easier to conduct such root-tracing efforts.
The sites are Port Arthur and the Coal Mines Historic Site on the Tasman Peninsula, the Cascades Female Factory in South Hobart, Darlington Probation Station on Maria Island, and the sites of Woolmers and Brickendon Estates near Longford. There are also a further six sites in mainland Australia.
Port Arthur has become one of Tasmania's most popular tourist attractions. With over 60 buildings and amazing landscaping the historical influence and cultural importance of this site cannot be understated.
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