09/11/2024
Our Unshackled Convict Memorial wins gold at Tourism Awards. Terrific project and collaboration with a great team
Cultural Tourism Award, sponsored by MONA - Museum of Old and New Art
Congratulations to the Gold Award winner, Hobart Convict Penitentiary (The National Trust of Tasmania)!!
National Trust (Australia) Tasmania (NTT) is dedicated to preserving the state’s rich cultural and natural heritage. Among its treasures is the Hobart Penitentiary, an iconic convict site dating back to the early 1830s. Designed by John Lee Archer, this historic complex served as a key administrative hub for Tasmania’s convict system. Today, it offers visitors a unique glimpse into Australia’s penal history through guided tours and interactive exhibits, contributing significantly to Tasmanian tourism and heritage education. With access to convict records at your fingertips the site offers a truly unique visitor experience.
