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You can rediscover the convict and colonial past of Port Macquarie by following this Heritage Trail. Named after Governor Macquarie in 1818 the town was one of the first settlements outside of Sydney.

Port Macquarie is one of the oldest penal settlements outside of Sydney. The first convicts arrived in 1821 and it remained a place of banishment until 1847, although it was opened to free settlers in 1830. The town quickly grew with this convict labour.

The signposted Heritage Trail takes in 13 locations including the local museum, the historic Court House, the Maritime Museum, convict-built St. Thomas Church, Roto House, Lake Innes Ruins and the Douglas Vale Homestead and Vineyard.

Pick up a brochure from the Glasshouse Visitor Information Centre or download from here: Remembering our Convict Heritage Brochure.pdf

 

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