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Launceston and the Tamar Valley

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
Hobart & Surrounds Information - Convict Trail Touring Route
Touring Routes - Convict Trail

Just twenty minutes from Hobart Tasmania’s convict past begins at historic Richmond – an original village of cobbles, handmade brick and mellow stone, nestled in the Coal River Valley – Tasmania’s fastest growing wine region.

Nearby is Sorell – look behind the busy modern thoroughfare and you’ll discover historic buildings with fascinating stories to tell.

Travel south, via Copping and Dunalley – to the spectacular Tasman Peninsula, where past and present mingle, in fact, many B&B’s are convict built allowing you to further immerse yourself in this dedicated historical experience.

Stopping at the infamous ‘dog line’ at Eaglehawk Neck travel onto today’s Port Arthur, a place of green lawns, preserved buildings, english gardens and quiet memories. Just 30 minutes from Port Arthur, is The Coal Mines Historic Site at Lime Bay, offering insight into Tasmania’s fi rst operational mine.

The Tasman National Park also offers spectacular coastal cliffs and geological features including Tessellated Pavement, Blowhole, Devils Kitchen, Tasman Arch and Remarkable Caves.
Must See & Do
Touring Routes - Convict Trail

• Explore Richmond, site of Australia’s oldest bridge and home to attractions, galleries and beautiful B&B’s in historic cottages
• Take time to explore the Coal River Valley, home to fine wines, an olive grove and cellar door sales – many with restaurants
• Stop at Sorell for local information, antiques and collectables
• Visit Sorell Fruit Farm, pick your own fruit & sample wines and liqueurs
• Get close to devils at The Tasmanian Devil Conservation Park at Taranna
• At night, be thrilled by a ghost tour at Port Arthur
• Eaglehawk Neck – explore the spectacular sea cliff coast and the infamous dog line
• See the amazing geological features in the area – Tessellated Pavement, Tasman Arch and the Devils Kitchen
• Get close to Tasmanian Devils at Taranna Visit Crescent Bay for spectacular coastal views
• Travel to Port Arthur from Hobart via a high speed catamaran
• Stop at the Copping Colonial and Convict Exhibition
• Take a break at Dunalley for fresh seafood, local wines and view local artists work

Plus. . . Stunning coastal scenery, fishing charters, scuba-diving, fascinating convict history, an array of activities and walks.

Further Information
Touring Routes - Convict Trail

Further information on this touring route can be found at: www.tasmanregion.com.au and detailed information on historic Richmond at www.richmondvillage.com.au or pick up the Convict Trail Brochure from your local Visitor Information Centre. Click here for a map to this region.

Visitor Information CentresTasmanian Travel & Information Centre Hobart – 20 Davey Street, Hobart
Phone: (03) 6230 8233

Visitor Information CentresPort Arthur Visitor Information Centre – Port Arthur Historic Site, Port Arthur
Phone: (03) 6251 2371