The best bet is on Wikipedia as they are well informed.

Hi Ann, Unfortunately due to the nature of the site we are generally inaccessible to those in wheelchairs, lots of stairs and narrow, uneven spaces. We do have some small areas that are accessible via a few stairs and viewable from a ramp. While generally we are a guided experience, if notified we can organise a shortened experience of the site and provide access to the few spaces that are generally more accessible. Please send us an email, or give us a call and I can also send you some images for you to better get an idea of the spaces. Warm regards, Chandra

Hi Lyn, Are you after one of our Day Tours or our Ghost Tour? Our Ghost Tour is run by a third party and can run tours outside of Monday and Friday evenings for large groups of 15+ people, but unfortunately would otherwise be unable to. For more information please email us. Our Day Tours run 7 days a week, with 4 tours on weekdays at 10am, 11:30am, 1pm and 2:30pm and 2 on weekends at 1pm and 2:30pm. We would love to have you visit. Warm regards, Chandra

Hi there, Unfortunately our Ghost Tours are available for those aged 15+, as the stories told are quite ghoulish. We do have our regular Day Tours, which would be suitable for your children. For more information you can take a look at our website. Warm regards, Chandra

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I'm so sorry I'm not sure. There are a few prisons I understand in different locations. I have to think the cruise line would offer at least one of the prison tours. Probably best be sure and ask them directly.

Yes, The Tench is walking distance from the Cruise Terminal or you can catch the Red Decker Bus (Old Hobart Gaol stop) We are on the corner of Brisbane and Campbell Streets (opposite OfficeWorks). Pls check times of tours on our general website or booking website or with the Hobart visitor centre We look forward to seeing you!

Hi there - I notice you mention 'night fun' so assume you are wanting to go on the ghost tour. You will see from answers below that we have steps and tunnels and rough ground for much of the tour, so it might be to difficult to ensure your safety, especially in the dark (we don't like leaving people on their own at night!). But please contact our property coordinator, Ted, to see what we can do in terms of a day tour.

yes, its a down hill walk back to the wharf about 20 minutes

As long as he is able to navigate some fairly steep stairs down to the tunnels (there is a rail to hang on to) and old, uneven tunnel floors, he should be OK. The tour is fairly slow moving (as there are frequent stops for ghost stories/historical facts) but it would probably be a good idea for him to have someone with him to assist. Some of our volunteer guides are in their mid-80's!