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Trace Brisbane’s convict origins on a GPS-enabled self-guided walk that links the Old Windmill, Commissariat Store and convict-era sites. Activate the app, follow the clues and explore at your own pace across a compact, historically charged route.
Trace Brisbane’s convict origins on a GPS-enabled self-guided walk that links the Old Windmill, Commissariat Store and convict-era sites. Activate the app, follow the clues and explore at your own pace across a compact, historically charged route.
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Operated by Leplace - interactive self-guided app tours · Brisbane, Queensland
You step onto a sun-warmed bluestone footpath and Brisbane River seems to dare you to look back at the city’s convict-era bones. This self-guided GPS walking tour threads central Brisbane’s oldest sites — the Old Windmill at Observatory Park, Commissariat Store, Prisoners' Barracks and the Female Factory — using a smartphone app that pings each location with stories and puzzles.
easy.
1–2 hours.
Suitable for most fitness levels; involves walking on paved city paths with short stair sections
Plan 60–120 minutes depending on how many sites you explore and how long you spend on app puzzles and exhibits.
No — the experience is self-guided and can be started anytime after you activate your booking through LP Connect.
Some heritage sites and older pathways have steps or uneven surfaces; parts of the route are accessible but others may be difficult—check specific stops before you go.
Allow up to two hours for ticket registration, then contact LP Connect Support with your booking reference for troubleshooting.
This area began as the Moreton Bay Penal Settlement (1824–1842); many public buildings and roads were constructed by convict labor and later repurposed as civic institutions.
Respect heritage sites by staying on paths and not climbing on historic masonry; urban conservation efforts balance public access with preservation of sandstone structures and plantings.
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