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.