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Tasmania has the most extensive collection of convict-built buildings and infrastructure of all the Australian states. During the transportation years from 1818 to 1853, convict labour was used to build bridges, roads, and churches; many of these are still being used today.
Top 5 Historic Towns in Tasmania
Richmond is a charming historic town nestled in the Coal River Valley 25 kilometres from Hobart. It has a rich convict history and incredible Georgian architecture, with many restored heritage buildings dating back to the early 1820s.
Oatlands is a lovely, historic town located along the Midland Highway 83 kilometres north of Hobart. It is one of Tasmania’s oldest settlements, with incredible Georgian architecture and more than 150 sandstone buildings built by convicts in the early 1800s. Click here for more details...
Ross is a picturesque, historic village on the banks of the Macquarie River, 117 kilometres north of Hobart. This wonderfully preserved village was built by convict labour in the early 1800s and is probably the best 19th-century village in Australia.
Longford is a classified historic town, and the streets are lined with charming hotels, Bed and Breakfasts, beautiful homes and impressive colonial buildings. Several parks, the lovely Longford Christ Church, and the cemetery are in the town centre. Click here for more details...
Evandale is a lovely historic village 20 kilometres south of Launceston. It is a National Trust-listed Georgian town with cafes, AirBnBs, and antique and craft shops in the wonderfully restored heritage buildings, which date back to the early 1820s. Click here for more details...
On this tour you will see the historic Richmond Bridge, Richmond Gaol and learn about the history of the area.
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