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Launceston and the Tamar Valley

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
Hobart & Surrounds Information - The Heritage Highway Touring Route
Touring Routes - The Heritage Highway

The voice of the colonial past still rings true in a region defined by a lasting legacy of convicts, wealthy graziers and scoundrels in equal measure.

Convict craftsmanship endures in fine homesteads and public buildings – as evidenced in the famous Ross Bridge with its fascinating and intricate carvings.

For lovers of a rich living history, bushwalks and gentle strolls, fishing, wildlife and historic towns such as Oatlands, Campbell Town and Kempton, venturing into the heart of Tasmania along the Heritage Highway is a captivating experience.

You’ll be in your element in the many specialty shops and may even unearth a treasure! Engage in a game of SKULDUGGERY and get a glimpse of life in the early 1800’s or keep an eye out along the way for the striking metal silhouettes of bushrangers and other historical figures.

The north of the highway offers Tasmania’s largest country market each Sunday in the delightful Georgian village of Evandale.
Must See & Do
Touring Routes - The Heritage Highway

• Visit the Wildlife Park near Brighton
Travel the Coal River Valley – famous for wineries
Play one or all three Skulduggery Games – available from Visitor Information Centres
iPod iWalk Tours tell the rich stories of the region
Callington Mill in Oatlands – 3rd oldest in Australia
Drop into The Heritage Highway Tourism Centre at Oatlands for local advise and bookings
Learn about the rich grazing history at Tasmanian Wool Centre, Ross
Brickendon & Woolmers Estate – a time capsule of 19th century life
The Ross Bridge – intricate carvings by a convict stonemason who earned freedom for his efforts
The Mud Walls of Jericho – the remains of a convict probation station
Stop at Campbell Town, popular for fine eateries
Visit the impressive Red Bridge in Campbell Town – built by Convicts
Visit Evandale, home to the famous Penny Farthing, antique stores, and a Sunday market
The National Trust operated Clarendon Homestead (C1838)

Plus. . . Historic grazing properties, beautifully preserved Georgian buildings, strong convict heritage and a strong reminder of how life was.
Further Information

Touring Routes - The Heritage Highway Further information on this touring route can be found at: www.heritagehighway.com.au or pick up the Heritage Highway 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 CentresHeritage Highway Visitor Centre – 85 High Street, Oatlands Phone: (03) 6254 1212

Visitor Information CentresRoss Visitor Information Centre – Church Street, Ross Phone: (03) 6381 5466