Where:
Campbell Town
Tasmania, Australia
On the Heritage Highway between Hobart and Launceston. Only about 10km from Ross.
Last Visited:
Last visited in October 2006
Why Go:
- lovely old country town
Highlights:
- Colonial buildings: The Grange (the local wealthy doctors house built 1840s), the Foxhunters Return (1834), and St Lukes CHurch (1939).
- Bridges: The old bridge: built in 1823, and marking the establishment of the town itself, it was once part of the original causeway that crossed the Elizabeth River. Red Bridge: convict built to European design, it was completed in 1838 and made from more than 1.5 million bricks. The Black Bridge: made from bluestone.
- A Little Piece of Heaven: a lolly shop and gallery
Eating & Drinking:
Other things you should know about:
- The town is located on the banks of the Elizabeth River.
- Campbell Town was founded in 1821 by Governor Macquarie, and the river and town was named after his wife Elizabeth Campbell.
- Properties in this area produce some of the finest Marino wool in the world.
More information:
- Visitor Information is available from the Heritage Highway Museum, at the Court House on High Street.
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