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BCL - Prison Life Tour Of St Helena Island
Highlights
- Travel back in time and experience the life of prisoners through the stories told by prisoners and warders from this harsh prison known as 'The Hell Hole of the South Pacific'.
- Our professional actors will make the surprising and, sometimes, amusing history come to life. It is suitable for all.
Overview
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.
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. Exact meeting point and supplier's details are provided immediately after booking.
What's Included
- Morning Tea
- Lunch
Additional Info
- Comfortable clothing
- Enclosed shoes
Contact Us
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It is recommended that you consider GoDo Booking Insurance. This is insurance cover for losses incurred if the activity is cancelled (under certain circumstances) by you or the activity supplier.Changes and Cancellations Policy
The cancellation policy for this activity is as follows:
- Cancellations notified 30 days or more prior to activity date » full refund is given by activity supplier;
- Cancellations notified 8 days or more (but less than 30 days) prior to activity date » 50% refund is given by activity supplier;
- Cancellations notified less than 8 days prior to activity date » no refund is given by activity supplier.
If you do not attend at the agreed date, time and place you may not be entitled to any refund by the activity supplier.