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Kingston and Arthur's Vale Historic Area

Norfolk Island, Australia
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Type: Historic Sites
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- 23 Apr 2013
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Feilding, New Zealand
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2013

We spent a whole day doing the various museums here, which were excellent value especially if you choose the pass which we did rather than each individual site. The cemetery was also of great interest - the only one where convicts and others including the officers and soldiers of the time being buried in the same cemetery. Quite tragic reading... More

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Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 April 2013

The centre of history on the Island Kingston & Arthurs Vale is just an amazing place so well preserved. Buy a multi-museum pass for the best deal but go early in the day.

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Brisbane, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 March 2013

Great to hear about the history here, not always pleasant but true account. Great photo opportunities for the photographer. Beware of the ghosts.

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Wollongong NSW
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 March 2013

This area was personal to me as my 4 times Great Grandmother was here with the First Fleet and was married here. They lived on an allotment in Arthur's Vale World Heritage Site.

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Melbourne, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 March 2013

This whole area offers natural and historical interest. The tag-along information tour was very informative. The guides had a thorough knowledge of the events and characters involved in the 3 distinct settlements of Norfolk Island.

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Auckland Central, New Zealand
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 March 2013

This is inherently old Kingston Town...the world heritage area containing the old stores, houses and convict buildings. It is outstanding. The Tag along tours guided by wonderful local people, and associated museum pass are VERY worthwhile. Highly recommended

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Sydney
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 February 2013

The KAVHA is a beautiful area with many attractive early colonial buildings. It is well documented with information plaques and is a thoroughly pleasant area to take your time and wander around.

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Sydney, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 February 2013

This area of Norfolk Island is certainly a place to visit to take in the horrific conditions & effects that the convicts suffered years & years ago!

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Dunedin, New Zealand
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 February 2013

His area well deserves its World Heritage listing. One of the most interesting parts of Norfolk Island from the historical sense but incorporating the natural beauty of this well blessed island.

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Brisbane, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 November 2012

This is a real must see on the Island. Allow several hours and take it all in. If you can take a cemetery tour.

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