Australian Convict Sites

States
Australia
Category
Cultural
Year
2010
Region
Asia & Pacific
Coordinates
-33.3783333333, 150.9944444444
Last Visited
2017
UNESCO ID
1306
WH Site
1306
Australian Convict Sites

The Australian Convict Sites, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Australia, encompass historic locations that reveal the nation’s colonial past and the global story of forced migration. These sites, including prisons, barracks, and workyards, were built and inhabited by convicts transported from Britain between 1788 and 1868. Featuring Georgian architecture and stark landscapes, they illustrate the harsh realities of penal life and early settlement. This collection stands as a powerful testament to human endurance, punishment, and the shaping of modern Australia.

📍 Location Map
Points (11)
  • Brickendon and Woolmers Estates
  • Cascades Female Factory
  • Coal Mines Historic Site
  • Cockatoo Island Convict Site
  • Darlington Probation Station
  • Fremantle Prison
  • Hyde Park Barracks
  • Kingston and Arthur`s Vale Historic Area
  • Old Government House and Domain
  • Old Great North Road
  • Port Arthur Historic Site