Convict Parramatta self-guided tour

Guiding you from the grisly ‘Hanging Green’ to ‘God’s Acre,’ this tour traces the lives of convicts – where they lived, worked, rioted and were punished.

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The Dictionary of Sydney Walks app lets you experience Sydney’s history in the palm of your hand.

Convict Parramatta, the second tour available through the app, is simple to follow with a GPS-enabled map of the route and its stops. At each stop, detailed text, audio commentary and stunning historical imagery reveal the stories of the people, places, architecture and events that have transformed Sydney.

The tour starts in Parramatta Park in front of Old Government House.

Estimated walking time: one hour. 

For more information and to download the app visit Dictionary of Sydney