City & Anglesea Barracks
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Port
Hobart, Tasmania, Australia
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Activity Level
Moderate
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Excursion Type
All
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Wheelchair Accessible
No
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Starting At
$109.95
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
Approximately 4 Hours
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Meals Included
Meals not included
Discover the oldest Army base in Australia -- the Anglesea Barracks -- and the Military Gaol (Jail) built in 1847. Interesting displays interpret the Colonial period when the British Army occupied the site. It also commemorates the various conflicts involving Tasmanian servicemen and -women from 1899 through current operational deployments. View the fascinating collection of military memorabilia and uniforms on a guided tour; then, enjoy free time to discover Australia's military past and present.
A panoramic drive takes you past Cascade, the Mt Nelson Signal Station, the historic Battery Point and Salamanca, the Cenotaph, Soldiers' Walk, the Domain, Government House and the Botanic Gardens.
Notes:
Tour does not operate on holidays.