BRIGHTON - TASMANIA - 7030
	Population: ,   Elevation: 10m Latitude:42.4200 Longitude:147.1600 Location:  27km north of Hobart Highway:Old Midland Hwy (1).   Nearest Major Town:Hobart Nearest Airport:Hobart Touring Area:Heritage Area

Situated 27 km north of Hobart the township of Brighton has been a military post since it's establishment in 1826. The Brighton Army Camp is Tasmania's main military post. Brighton offers varied accommodation and plenty to do including a popular wildlife park housing Tasmanian native animals, including Tasmanian Devils. Only a half hour drive from Hobart it is an enjoyable stop on a round tour of the Derwent Valley. Nearby Pontville has many classified historic buildings. Pontville recently was used as a detention centre for immigrants arriving by boat from, mainly Indonesia, without proper authority and claiming refugee status. Brighton was a popular stop along the Midland Highway but in 2013 the old highway was by-passed and through visitors have declined. There is an hotel, takeway food, a post office and several shops. The turn off to Bonorong Wildlife Park and ZooDoo will be found at the southern end of the main road. PLACES OF INTEREST: Bonorong Wildlife Park ACCOMMODATION & SERVICES: Select type, then click the button below for Accommodation Category:  Find From All.................. Adventure Lodge Backpackers B & B Caravan Parks Camping Cottages Farm Stay Guest Houses Holiday Units Home Stay Hotels Lodges/Chalets Motels Motel/Hotel Resorts Self Catering Serviced Apartments INFORMATION CENTRE: Tasmanian Visitor Information Centre Cnr. Davey & Elizabeth Sts., Hobart, TAS. 7000 Telephone: 03 6230 8233 HOW TO GET THERE: From Launceston Take the Midland Hwy south through Campbell Town. From Hobart Take the Midland Hwy north through Bridgewater. TOURS: Coach Operators Redline: Ph: 1300 360 000 Greyhound Pioneer: 132 030

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