Discover the Best of Tasmania’s Heritage Highway
Tasmania’s Heritage Highway, stretching between Launceston and Hobart, is a captivating region steeped in history and charm. This scenic route offers an abundance of historic landmarks, picturesque towns, and cultural treasures to explore. From the Georgian elegance of Campbell Town to the convict-built wonders of Oatlands, every stop along the way tells a unique story of Tasmania’s past.
Whether you’re uncovering convict heritage, enjoying boutique shopping in historic townships, or indulging in farm-fresh produce, the Heritage Highway is brimming with experiences to enrich your journey.
Dive into our guide to uncover the top things to see and do along Tasmania’s Heritage Highway and start planning your next adventure!
Explore The Heritage Highway, from Launceston to Hobart
Things to See and Do
Heritage Highway, Tasmania
Ross
This typical English village is known for its fascinating historic bridge, colonial sandstone buildings and convict history. Ross sits on the banks of the...
Campbell Town
Campbell Town was one of the early coaching stops on the main route between Launceston and Hobart and is still a popular place to...
Longford
Longford is 20 kilometres (12 miles) south of Launceston and centre for the local farming district. Longford's original architecture remains largely intact. A short...
Perth
Perth has over 40 historic buildings, many dating back to the early 1800s, and lovely views to the Great Western Tiers mountain range -...
Campbell Town
The Book Cellar in Campbell Town is a world-class traditional bookshop experience in a fascinating heritage setting....
Longford
Woolmers Estate is Australia's finest example of a pioneer farm of the early 1800s....
Oatlands
The Oatlands Golf Course is a public, nine-hole course in the Tasmanian Midlands....
Poatina
Poatina Golf Course is a nine-hole course with beautiful mountain views, located in northern Tasmania....
Deddington
Glover Country covers an area of 4000ha, which includes the original land grants of Glover and his neighbour Robert Pitcairn of Nile Farm....
Woodsdale
Join Horse Riding Tasmania for an unforgettable trek as you explore some of South East Tasmania's best scenery!...
Nile
Clarendon one of Australia's grandest houses set in a parkland on the banks of the South Esk River....
Brighton
Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary is located at Brighton, in Tasmania’s South....
Brighton
Enjoy a walk around the historic Brighton Army Camp, an amazingly rich site with many layers of history and stories. Located near the historic...
Bridgewater
From Gunn Street the coastal track follows the Derwent River foreshore to the east around Bridgewater and Green Point to the East Derwent Highway...
Liffey
There are two walking tracks through cool temperate rainforest to Liffey Falls, which is part of Tasmania’s Wilderness World Heritage area....
