# Convict Road

> Interactive historical guide to Australia's Old Great North Road World Heritage site. (iPhone/iPad app by Department of Planning, Industry and Environment.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/convict-road/id649189505 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Department of Planning, Industry and Environment](https://appshunter.io/developer/559957680)
- Category: Lifestyle, Education
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 125 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2013-06-11
- Data updated: 2026-08-14
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/convict-road/id649189505/reviews.md

## What is Convict Road?

The Convict Road App brings the history of the Old Great North Road World Heritage site alive. Hear from National Parks and Wildlife Service Ranger Sarah Brookes, discover the secrets of the Old Great North Road and immerse yourself in the past as you follow in the footsteps of the convicts, soldiers and government officials who built the Road.  Featuring two walks, short films about the convict experience and expert commentary, this App is a must for anyone interested in Australia’s convict past.

## Key features

- Historical site exploration
- Expert commentary
- Convict experience films
- Guided walks
- World Heritage site information

## Recent user reviews (3 of 3)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/convict-road/id649189505/reviews.md

### 3/5 — No sound

*2024-10-01*

The audio on the video clips does not come through and the app does note appear in Settings?

### 5/5 — Beautiful way to explore

*2013-07-23*

What a great way to explore this amazing history. The characters involved come out of history and tell their stories in rich video along your journey, along with people involved in the road in the present day to tell you all about it. Fantastic way to learn and get engaged with history.

### 5/5 — very interesting

*2013-06-16*

great information - very easy to use

## Frequently asked questions about Convict Road

### What is Convict Road about?

Convict Road brings the history of the Old Great North Road World Heritage site to life. It features expert commentary, short films about the convict experience, and guided walks to immerse users in the past.

### Is Convict Road free to download?

Yes, Convict Road is available for free download on supported devices. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements.

### What devices does Convict Road support?

Convict Road is supported on iPhone and iPod devices. It is not currently available for Android or other platforms.

### How often is Convict Road updated?

The latest version of Convict Road was released on May 8, 2023. The app was originally released on June 11, 2013, indicating it receives periodic updates.

### What is the age rating for Convict Road?

Convict Road has an age rating of 12+, making it suitable for users aged 12 and older.

### Who developed Convict Road?

Convict Road was developed by the Department of Planning, Industry and Environment.

### Does Convict Road offer offline access?

The description does not explicitly state whether Convict Road offers offline access. However, historical information and media may require an internet connection for optimal use.

## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 3.0.4 — 2023-05-08

Updated to support recent versions of iOS.

### 2.1 — 2017-06-13

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

Compatibility updates.

### 2.0 — 2014-08-04

The Convict Road 'Just for Kids' Tour tells the story of the convicts and the construction of the Old Great North Road through the eyes of two animated characters; Denis, a flea and Dorothy the antechinus, a native marsupial mouse. To be enjoyed in tandem with the Live the History and Present Day tour children can enjoy 22 separate animated videos as they follow Denis and Dorothy along Devines Hiil and Finchs Line and listen to their funny and dramatic tales.

### 1.0 — 2013-05-20

No release notes.

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