​​​​​​​​​Tasmania has some of Australia's oldest and best-preserved heritage places and precincts, from convict probation stations, rustic workers' cottages, and grand stately homes to modern architecture and industrial and archaeological sites. The Tasmanian Heritage Register contains a range of examples of many different types of heritage. 

Well-known examples include the Cataract Gorge, Port Arthur and Salamanca Place, though there are many more examples on a smaller scale. These can be privately owned and operated yet still contribute significantly to this state's heritage significance. 

This legacy of previous generations and their stories interest and appeal to Tasmanians and visitors to our State. It is a strong economic driver in Tasmania, boosting tourism and other industries. Nearly half a million visitors come to Tasmania each year, specifically attracted by our heritage assets, and the sector supports more than 5,000 jobs. 

Narryna
Photo: Heritage Tasmania

THR#1771, Narryna Maritime Museum