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Woolmers Estate UNESCO World Heritage Site

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Woolmers Estate UNESCO World Heritage Site

Woolmers Estate is one of just 11 Australian Convict Sites inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List, telling the convict story you haven't heard. While sites like Port Arthur tell the story of punishment, Woolmers reveals the Assignment System, where convicts were sent to private properties, learned trades, earned their freedom and often chose to stay. A story of skill, resilience and second chances, told through 18 original buildings still standing across 13 hectares. Your ticket includes access to both Brickendon Estate and Woolmers Estate, two UNESCO World Heritage Sites sitting 2.8 kilometres apart, connected by the Convict Farm Walk along the Macquarie River, the same ground assigned convicts walked between the two estates. At Brickendon, established in 1824 and still farmed by seventh-generation Archer descendants, more than 20 convict-built buildings make up an intact 1820s Farm Village, with daily animal feeding on a working 465-hectare property. Also included is Unshackled, Australia's premier convict exhibition, an award-winning digital experience revealing the true story of 160,000 transported convicts through augmented reality, video documentaries and immersive installations. Guided house tours run daily at 10:30am and 1pm. Open daily from 8am. Tasmanian residents receive free entry when accompanying interstate or international guests. Every visit helps preserve 200 years of Australian history.

Longford TAS

0.1 km away

Brickendon Historic Farm and Convict Village, World Heritage Site

Historical Sites and Heritage Locations

Brickendon Historic Farm and Convict Village, World Heritage Site

Part of Tasmania's World Heritage Convict Sites, Brickendon Historic Farm and Convict Village is located just outside Longford, in Northern Tasmania. Built by William Archer in 1824, the Estate is still owned and farmed by his direct descendants, currently in their 7th generation. You have a rare chance to explore the convict-built Brickendon Farm Village with buildings including the quaint little Gothic chapel, Sussex barns, poultry shed, blacksmith shop, cookhouse and shearing shed. Whilst you are wandering, QR codes will provide a modern interpretation of the early convict history of northern Tasmania. Hear the stories of the convicts Assigned to the Archer family and read about their lives. The Farm Village is also alive with many friendly farm animals with animal feeding daily at 10.15 am or purchase a bag of feed and wander at your leisure. The four-hectare historic garden surrounding the Georgian homestead, feature beds of old fashioned roses and perennials to complement the house's historic façade. Explore the 'garden rooms', each with their own mood and ambiance and stand beside the amazing 1830s English and exotic trees including oaks, elms, cedars and pines, sourced throughout the world. Overnight guests at Brickendon can stay at a number of historic or farm cottages and have free entry to all the attractions. Longford is about a 15-minute drive (27 km) from Launceston.

Longford TAS

1.9 km away

Poster inside the Longford Motorsport exhibition — Image credit: Fiona Dewar

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Heritage Motorsport Exhibition

Visit the Longford Motorsport Exhibition and check out the history of the Old Longford Motor Racing Circuit. In the 1950s and 60s Longford hosted car racing through the streets, including the Australian Grand Prix several times. It attracted famous drivers from around the world. Cars, car parts, clothing, memorabilia, photos, stories and memories and more. Chat to people who came to the races every year, who's families were involved. Open the first Sunday each month, from 9am-4pm. Refreshments available. $10 per adult.

Longford TAS

4.0 km away

Blenheim Gallery and Garden — Image credit: Jennie Chapman

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Blenheim Gallery and Garden

On the outskirts of Longford, just 30 minutes from Launceston, Blenheim Gallery and Garden is a unique Tasmanian experience showcasing artist works in a country garden setting. Exhibitions by contemporary Tasmanian artists in the under cover Gallery are held throughout the year with a range of artists works. With ten acres of gardens and stunning rural outlook, it is easy to spend an hour wandering the formal and park like grounds. The sculpture garden is a must see!

Longford TAS

5.2 km away

Tasmanian Honey Company

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Tasmanian Honey Company

Visit The Tasmanian Honey Company's gift shop and enjoy free tastings, in Perth, Northern Tasmania. The Tasmanian Honey Company began in 1978 as the concept of Julian Wolfhagen, a beekeeper with a profound passion for Tasmania, its wild forests and the honey that they produce. Today Julian employs more than a dozen staff and exports pure, beautifully packaged honey right around the world. The Tasmanian Honey Company's success has largely been built on a passion for, and a commitment to the production of wild and uncompromised leatherwood honey, which they like to think of as the distillate of the wilderness. Julian was involved with bees as a child, however, a re-acquaintance with bees and honey via a good bottle of mead shared around the fire on a cold winter's night, planted an inspirational seed that was to grow into what is now the Tasmanian Honey Company. The business has thrived ever since. Perth is a 15-minute drive (18 km) south of Launceston.

Perth TAS

6.4 km away

Clarendon Estate, 1838 — Image credit: National Trust of Australia (Tasmania)

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Clarendon Estate

Clarendon is one of Australia’s most imposing and romantic pastoral homesteads. The house, attributed to convict architect, James Blackburn, features a double storey portico reminiscent of the mansions of the American South. Clarendon was built in 1838 by James Cox, wool grower and merchant, and son of William Cox, who had built the road over the Blue Mountains in NSW in 1815. Set in seven hectares of riverside parklands, the house retains its service wing, walled garden, impressive rural outbuildings and rare elm avenue. Furnished to the 1838-1850 period, the house also features changing exhibitions of historic fashion from the 1830’s to 1960. Visitors can access a range of AR digital content via their smartphones that adds a contemporary edge to this attraction. This has been created as part of the ReAssign project that links historic Tasmanian Northern Midlands properties - Clarendon, Woolmers and Brickendon World Heritage Sites, Glover Country (colonial artist, John Glover’s house open on occasion) and the Clarendon Arms hotel / restaurant in Evandale. Clarendon is located on the banks of the South Esk River. Also on site, the Australian Fly Fishing Museum celebrates the history of this recreational sport with displays of fishing equipment, art and artefacts. Clarendon is a location for photographers and filmmakers. It is an ideal wedding venue and the perfect spot for a leisurely family picnic.

Nile TAS

11 km away

Franklin House 1838 — Image credit: National Trust of Australia (Tasmania)

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Franklin House

Built in 1838 by former convict brewer and publican, Britton Jones, in 1842 the house became one of the colony’s leading private schools, run by W. K. Hawkes. The house’s facade boasts an Ionic portico while the back has a charming Tasmanian vernacular flavour. The interiors are furnished to reflect 19th century life in Tasmania. The National Trust in Tasmania was founded in 1960 to preserve and furnish this house, then known as The Hollies. The Tearooms are open during house hours for light meals and refreshments. In the garden, relax under the shade of a 180-year-old oak tree, wander through the flower beds and Victorian kitchen garden and send the children in search of Patrick’s Pails. Patrick Lambert was a 19th century gardener at The Hollies. The Metro Bus services, numbers 40 and 50 from the City to Franklin village, stop outside the House. Nearby and also accessible is St James Church which was built in 1845 and has many associations with the House; Launceston CBD (including Queen Victoria Museum and Art Gallery); Jospeh Chromy Wines; Tamar Valley Wine Route and Tamar River Cruises; Evandale Village and Clarendon.

Launceston TAS

15 km away

Amble along the South Esk riverbank in Hadspen — Image credit: Jade Austen

Natural Attractions

Hadspen River Reserve

Hadspen is a small village on the South Esk River, 8km southwest of Launceston. Offering a picturesque river reserve with a riverbank walk, recreation ground, skate park and tennis court, the town also has many heritage-listed properties and some others from colonial times. The walk at Hadspen River Reserve winds itself along the South Esk River and is an easy one hour return walk. Dogs are welcome. Pick up an informative map from the Visitor Centre in Deloraine. Open 9 to 5 weekdays and 10 to 2 weekends. Photo: Copyright 2020. Jade Austen. All rights reserved.

Hadspen TAS

15 km away

Conjoined Georgian Cottages built in 1844, Carrick — Image credit: Jade Austen

Historical Sites and Heritage Locations

Historic Houses of Carrick

Carrick has a well-preserved 19th-century heritage; fifteen of its colonial buildings are listed on the Tasmanian Heritage Register including Carrick House (1840), St Andrew's Church (1848), the Old Watch house (1837), Monds Roller Mill (1846) and the Carrick Hotel (1833). This walk takes you past 20 of Carrick's historic buildings and is suitable for people of all abilities. Time: 1 hour return. Grade 1: No bushwalking experience required. Flat even surface with no steps or steep sections. Suitable for wheelchair users who have someone to assist them. Pick up a brochure from the Visitor Centre in Deloraine.

Carrick TAS

15 km away

Championship Golf Course

Sports and Recreation Facilities

Championship Golf Course

Opening Summer 2026/2027 Completion of the Championship Golf Course at Country Club is entering its final phase, and it promises to redefine what golf in Tasmania can be. Designed through an immersive, on the ground process with architect Robin Gibson, the course has been shaped in harmony with its natural contours, mature trees, waterways and sweeping parkland environment. Every bunker, creek line and green complex has been placed with purpose, responding to the land rather than imposing on it. The result is Tasmania's first true parklands championship course. Lush, strategic, beautifully framed and alive with movement. Flowing creeks, stone bridges, sculpted fairways and dramatic greens create a course that rewards smart decision making and invites golfers to think their way from tee to green. It is visually stunning, walkable, and filled with moments that shift with light, wind and season, ensuring no two rounds ever feel the same. Crafted for golfers of every level, from serious competitors to social players and travelling golf enthusiasts, this course blends elite playing conditions with an unforgettable sense of place. It is bold. It is thoughtful. It is unlike anything else in Tasmania, and it is almost ready. Temporary closures: The golf course is temporarily closed and will be reopening in summer 2026/2027. Try the new Range and Mini Golf in the meantime.

Launceston TAS

16 km away

The Range — Image credit: Country Club

Sports and Recreation Facilities

The Range at Country Club Tasmania

Country Club Tasmania's all-new driving range and social playground is where golf, tech, and good times come together. Featuring state-of-the-art ball tracking, sleek design and a good-times vibe, The Range is perfect for golf lovers, newbies and fun-seekers alike. Swing big, sip something delicious, and get in the game. It all happens here at The Range. Driving Range Feel the rush as you launch shot after shot at our world-class driving range. With cutting-edge Toptracer tech, spacious bays, and a vibrant atmosphere, it's more than just practice, it's pure entertainment. Mini Golf Step into a mini golf adventure like no other. The mini golf course is packed with twists, turns, and challenges that bring out the competitor in everyone. Perfect for families, dates, or group outings, it's playful, exciting and full of laughs from the first putt to the last. Clubhouse Bar & Restaurant Welcome to The Range Clubhouse, where great games meet even better eats. Whether you're fresh off the driving range or wrapping up a round of mini golf, our bar and restaurant is the perfect place to refuel and relax.

Launceston TAS

16 km away

Gorge Scenic Chairlift

Natural Attractions

Gorge Scenic Chairlift

Launceston's Gorge Scenic Chairlift lets you view the magnificent Cataract Gorge from above, located in Northern Tasmania. Take in the spectacular features of Cataract Gorge from this single-span chairlift. View the South Esk River in a serene or turbulent mood after a flood as well as tree rhododendrons and fern glades. It takes about ten minutes to take the ride across Cataract Gorge and First Basin. Top speed is a sedate one metre per second, but usually, the chairlift runs slower than that to afford passengers a longer ride. It is about 457 metres (1462 feet) from station to station, with a central span between two pylons of 308 metres (985 feet), believed to be the longest single span of any chairlift in the world. Since its opening in 1972, the chairlift has established a 100 per cent safety record. Be sure to also wander the grounds below the chairlift, where you can enjoy an outdoor swimming pool, tearooms and the delightful peacocks who inhabit the area. Launceston's Gorge Scenic Chairlift is around a 15-minute walk from Launceston's central business district.

Launceston TAS

20 km away

Cataract Gorge Reserve

Natural Attractions

Cataract Gorge Reserve

The Cataract Gorge Reserve on the South Esk River is a unique natural formation just minutes from central Launceston. The Gorge has walking tracks, a swimming pool, the world's longest single-span chairlift, a restaurant, cafe, a suspension bridge and panoramic lookouts with spectacular views. Peacocks and native wildlife add to the experience. On the southern side of the river is First Basin, featuring a swimming pool and an open area surrounded by bushland. This part of the Gorge is popular with locals for picnics and barbecues. On the shady northern side, known as the Cliff Grounds, is a Victorian garden with ferns and exotic plants. Relax on the rolling lawns, take shade under the rotunda and enjoy lunch with a view from the restaurant. There's also a kiosk and tearooms where you can enjoy a cup of tea and scones. Wander across the footbridge that links the two areas or take a chairlift ride across the expansive Gorge. Further upstream is the historic Duck Reach Power Station, now an interpretation centre and well worth the short walk. Spend an hour or spend a day: the Gorge has something for everyone.

Launceston TAS

20 km away

Trevallyn Nature Recreation Area — Image credit: Tourism Tasmania

Natural Attractions

Trevallyn Dam

Trevallyn Dam is within the Trevallyn Nature Recreation Area on the South Esk River, just outside of Launceston in Tasmania's north and is a great spot for picnics, trail walks and boating on the dam. Visitors to the reserve can walk along the South Esk River gorge, see the Trevallyn Dam wall in flood and experience cable hang-gliding. There's also an open grassy reserve that's home to resident wombats and ducks. Enjoy short walks to lookouts or a longer walk from the gorge past the Trevallyn Power Station. During summer, the water is ideal for swimming and the shores of Lake Trevallyn are used by the Launceston community for water skiing, kayaking and windsurfing. Find a spot in the spacious undercover barbecue area to have lunch. Trevallyn Dam is less than a 10-minute drive from Launceston's CBD.

Launceston TAS

20 km away

Aerial look

Amusement and Theme Parks

Penny Royal Adventures

Located right next to the iconic Cataract Gorge, Penny Royal Adventures aimed to re-create 19 century's Van Diemen's Land. It provides a village experience for everyone from history-themed boat rides to ultimate cliff adventures such as cliff jump, zip lines, rock climbing and cliff walk. With its picturesque site and privileged location, Penny Royal Adventures has quickly gained the popularity within its local community and has become a 'must visit ' destination for visitors travelling interstate and internationally. * Free entry for all ages

Launceston TAS

21 km away

Greenoaks Gallery — Image credit: Dan Villiers

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Greenoaks Gallery

Greenoaks Gallery in Launceston has been a unique and much loved neighbourhood business for many years. The gallery presents a diverse range of quality artworks and the opportunity to meet the artist who created them. The Gallery showcases a captivating collection of diverse mediums and subjects, with displays that are in a state of constant evolution. Visitors often express astonishment at the sheer quantity and variety of artworks, frequently surprised to discover that they all originate from a single artist, Dan Villiers. Among the myriad of mediums featured are pastel, oil, acrylic, encaustic, pencil, and charcoal. Here, one can explore Tasmanian landscapes, still life arrangements, portraits, and an array of other themes. Located at the picturesque park at St Georges Square. Locals enjoy strolling and picnicking in the shady green park. Cafes can be found around the park and in neighbouring streets. Just ask the staff at the gallery for directions. Ample parking is available right by the gallery. Getting to Greenoaks Gallery is quick and easy. It is a very short drive up the hill from the Launceston CBD. Or if you prefer a slower approach, take in the sights of Launceston via one of the buses that stop close to the gallery.

East Launceston TAS

21 km away

The Spotted Quoll Studio - Launceston

Shopping and Markets

The Spotted Quoll Studio - Launceston

The Spotted Quoll Studio is a Tasmanian business that creates beautiful, ethical wares, featuring original, environmentally inspired designs captured from the natural beauty around us. Produced in an environmentally sustainable manner that evokes thought for the future and the preservation of the wilderness and the fragile species that live within it. To ultimately create meaningful employment in Tasmania in both retail and manufacturing!

Launceston TAS

21 km away

Exterior of the Art Gallery at Royal Park — Image credit: QVMAG

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Queen Victoria Art Gallery at Royal Park

The Queen Victoria Museum and Art Gallery (QVMAG) is Northern Tasmania's home of art, history, and natural science. The QVMAG collection shares stories of local Aboriginal cultures, colonial history, and modern diversity, alongside extensive history archives and natural science research. Located across two sites, you can experience the QVMAG collection through the 1890's heritage Art Gallery at Royal Park (2 Wellington Street, Launceston) and the Museum at Inveresk (2 Invermay Road, Invermay), set within 1870s-era industrial railway workshops. The Museum at Inveresk is home to natural sciences displays, transport and railway memorabilia, blacksmith workshops, and the iconic Launceston Planetarium. See dinosaurs, trains, animal species (including the Tasmanian thylacine), artefacts from Australia's oldest merchant shipwreck, and BUGS; QVMAG's blockBUGster exhibition providing hands-on education for kids of all ages. Over at the Art Gallery at Royal Park, you'll explore the history and culture of the Tasmanian Aboriginal people through the long-term exhibition First Tasmanians: our story, experience history collections such as the Guan Di Temple, and uncover galleries showcasing contemporary art as well as the QVMAG art collection; which bring the histories, identities and stories of Northern Tasmania into a fresh context. Two sites, free entry. Open daily. Please visit the website for further information.

Launceston TAS

21 km away

Trevallyn Dam on spill — Image credit: Hydro Tasmania

Natural Attractions

Trevallyn Dam

Looking for the perfect spot for a family day out? The Trevallyn Dam day-use area has everything you need for a relaxing picnic or a fun gathering with loved ones, and only 10 minutes from Launceston CBD! With views overlooking Trevallyn Dam, you can take in the beauty of this iconic site while learning about Tasmania's rich hydropower history. Families will love the wide-open spaces for kids to explore, and it's dog-friendly too, so your four-legged friends can join the fun. With electric-BBQ facilities and plenty of room to relax (or a game of cricket!), it's an ideal destination for the whole family. Here in Tasmania, our lakes don't just offer stunning scenery; they're also the powerhouse of our renewable energy… hydropower! To keep everyone safe, always check the site's safety signs. For more information on sites and visitor safety, visit the Hydro website.

Launceston TAS

21 km away

Leoni Duff Galleries — Image credit: Leoni Duff

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Leoni Duff Galleries

Leoni Duff Galleries is a refined fine art gallery in Launceston, Tasmania, dedicated to contemporary realist art by four highly regarded Tasmanian artists. Located in the heart of the city, the gallery offers an immersive cultural experience that blends artistic excellence with historic surroundings. The gallery showcases the luminous watercolours of Rod Gardner, whose delicate handling of light and atmosphere brings landscapes and still lifes to life. Chris Arnol, a classically trained realist artist, presents oil paintings and expressive charcoal works that capture both character and mood through strong draftsmanship. Leoni Duff's own oil and pastel paintings are known for their rich textures and dynamic compositions, conveying emotion and depth through bold yet sensitive mark making. Completing the collection are the vibrant pastel and charcoal works of Jonathan Bowen, celebrated for his broken colour technique and fresh, energetic approach to realism. Leoni Duff Galleries is located on the first floor of one of Launceston's oldest heritage buildings, within the historic Old Brisbane Arcade. The character-filled setting adds to the experience, inviting visitors to slow and engage with both the art and the architecture, overlooking a central streets of Launceston. A visit to Leoni Duff Galleries offers an authentic connection to Tasmania's creative talent and is an ideal experience for art lovers seeking thoughtful, beautifully crafted works in a central Launceston location.

Launceston TAS

21 km away

Hawthorn in Launnie

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Hawthorn in Launnie

Celebrate 25 years of Hawthorn Football Club in Launceston through Home Ground: 25 Years of Hawthorn in Launceston, a free exhibition at Launceston Town Hall. Explore a remarkable collection of memorabilia from the Hawthorn archives alongside treasured community items that tell the story of one of the longest-running and most successful partnerships in Australian sport. Discover the moments, memories and people that have shaped Hawthorn's Tasmanian journey and Launceston's football story over the past quarter-century. Visitors will also have the rare opportunity to view Hawthorn's four AFL Premiership Cups won during the club's Tasmanian era. Whether you're a lifelong Hawks supporter, a football enthusiast or simply interested in Launceston's sporting history, Home Ground offers a unique opportunity to celebrate the partnership between Hawthorn Football Club and the Launceston community. Free entry.

Launceston TAS

21 km away

dAda mUse Art Gallery — Image credit: dAda mUse

Galleries, Museums and Collections

dAda mUse

dAda mUse is a celebration of surrealism, custodian to Australia's largest collection of Salvador Dali's works on paper. The art gallery consists of two floors, Level 1 and 2, which together displays upwards of 200 rare and/or original pieces for public appreciation at a time; featured exhibitions are rotated seasonally. (Works by other prolific surrealists and inspirations of Dadaism, such as Goya, Durix, or Kujau, may also be present.) dAda mUse occupies the historic '1842 Johnstone and Wilmot' building - one of Launceston's most noteworthy sites of old; great care has been taken to preserve and showcase its heritage features for visitors.

Launceston TAS

21 km away

Holy Trinity Anglican Church

Historical Sites and Heritage Locations

Holy Trinity Anglican Church

The Holy Trinity building is one of the architectural gems of Launceston and an integral part of the history, culture and heritage of the city. The first church building on this site was built in 1842 and was designed by the former convict architect, James Blackburn. The present church building was designed by Alexander North and was opened in 1902, replacing the earlier building which had become unsafe. This lovely building is a living part of Launceston's continuing heritage as well as a living, vibrant, Christian community. The building is open 10am to 1pm Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. The best time to enjoy the full glory of the building and the music of the organ is at the 9:30 Sunday morning service. Everyone is most welcome. To find out more about our church, its story, and its ministries, please visit the website.

Launceston TAS

21 km away

Shopfront Trevallyn

Shopping and Markets

Shopfront Trevallyn

A great little find. This store sells gifts, homewares, furniture, clothing, jewellery and collectibles from Tasmania and overseas. Loyal supporters of Tasmanian artisans, it stocks an eclectic and everchanging range, encouraging you to explore every nook and cranny for that item that grabs your attention. Shopfront Trevallyn is situated in the lovely Trevallyn Shopping Village and is Trevallyn's only gift and homewares store. It is just a 5-minute drive from Launceston's CBD across the old bridge spanning the stunning Cataract Gorge.

Launceston TAS

21 km away

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