Day
Discover the stories of the people who shaped the island and were in turn shaped by it ~ the men, women and children for whom the island was a place of work, incarceration and for many, a final resting place … European explorers, the first aboriginal people to use the Island, convicts from England, Qld and its early years, warders, their families… and of course the prison and its prisoners. Memorable characters will take the students through the stockade explaining the historic site now a national park. Scenes from the past will be brought back to life right before your students eyes. Plenty of humour and history all day long.
Night
Our Spotlight tour for school groups:
Departing Manly at dusk, students arrive at the Island after nightfall where St Helena Theatre Troupe members conduct a tour, walking through the darkened National Park to the Prison Settlement and ending with a visit to the Cemeteries. There is less of a view than with the day tour, but a lot more atmosphere!A night tour is a great way of avoiding the heat and discomfort of summer. Spotlight Tours run for four hours, can be conducted on any night of the week all year round. Depending on the time of year, return to Manly is usually between 9.30 and 10pm. As well as an educational tour in their own right, they have become very popular with schools on camps and as a year end activity. For a small extra cost, supper or dinner can be provided.