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Activity Code: ABSE100
Prison Life Tour Of St Helena Island
Description
On the 40 minute journey on board the Cat O' Nine Tails you will go back in time 100 years. After a short break for morning tea, our guides will escort you to the prison stockade. Be prepared for their stories and the re-enactment of the brutal punishments inflicted on the unfortunate inmates of this harsh Penal establishment.
You will then be served with a delicious lunch of ham, chicken and salad, with tea, coffee and iced water followed by a famous St Helena muffin. After lunch you will be led on a tour of the island's cemeteries and here the stories of the prisoners and children who rest on St Helena forever.
At the end of the program we will transport you back to the present day whilst entertaining you with some songs from St Helena's history. Do you know that 'Waltzing Matilda' has a connection with St Helena? How did St Helena get its name? Come on a Prison Life tour and you will learn the answers to these, and many more questions.
Meeting point and supplier's details are provided immediately after booking.
Location
Brisbane (Brisbane - Queensland)
This activity takes place on St Helena Island. The island is accessed by boat from Manly Boat Harbour which is about 30 minutes drive from Brisbane CBD. Train travel from Brisbane CDB to Manly is very convenient. The Harbour is a short 8 minute stroll from the station.
Participant Guidelines
We recommend that all guests wear hats, sunscreen and insect repellant. While this is an easy walking tour, a courtesy minibus is available for guests who need it. We ask all our guests to wear comfortable casual clothing and enclosed shoes, as the road is made of crushed coral.
Price Valid For
1 person
Booking Notes
Must be booked at least 1 day before activity.
Session Length
We leave Manly Boat Harbour at 9.15 am on week days (be there at 9.00am for boarding). On Sundays we leave at 10.00am be there at 9.45am for boarding). Departure for the return journey is at 1.30 pm to disembark at 2.15pm weekdays and depart 2.15 pm for disembarkation at 3.00 pm on Sundays.
Numbers on Day
Our maximum group size on the vessel is 120, however commonly it is 50-60 passengers. On St Helena you will be in a group of maximum size 30 people.
Cancellation Cover
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