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 Historic Red Bridge in Campbell Town |
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Population: 755 Elevation: 220m Latitude: -41.5545 Longitude: 147.2937 Location: 132km north of Hobart Highway:Midland Hwy. Nearest Major Town: Hobart Nearest Airport: Hobart Touring Area: Heritage Area |
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 Main street of Campbell Town |
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Located 68 km from Launceston on the Midland Highway Cambell Town was established in 1821.
With fertile plains and pristine water Cambell Town has always flourished on its timber
milling, prime beef and wool production. Tasmania's midlands is famous for its superfine wool and Campbell Town properties are among the leading producers. The Industry is in the spotlight each June during the Campbell Town Show, Australia's oldest agricultural show. Established in the 1820s as a garrison station between Hobart and Launceston, the town has many examples of houses and public buildings that date from colonial times. What to see and Do: Admire The Grange (1847), The Old Brewery (1847), churches ranging from the tiny Wesleyan Chapel to imposing St Luke's (1839) and St Andrews (1857), Georgian-style inns and a modern monument highlighting the achievements of locally born airman Harold Gatty. Anglers can try their luck here and to the east at Lake Leake (also good for deer hunting, licences required). An important historic feature is the 'Red Bridge', constructed in the 1800s by convicts, with bricks made by convicts, incarcerated at the garrison. A more recent addition is the 'Convict Walk'. A series of bricks bearing the names of convicts transported to Tasmania has been inserted into the pavement along the footpaths. There are plenty of facilities including a supermarket, hotel motel, 24 hour fuel, and an antique shop. The Red Bridge Cafe near the bridge is a popular place to take a break along the road and there are many take away shops in the town. Information is available from next to the Police Station at most times. PLACES OF INTEREST:
INFORMATION CENTRE: Information Centre Council Offices. Campbell Town. Tasmania. 7210 Ph: 03 6230 8233 HOW TO GET THERE: Take the Midland Hwy north from Hobart or south from Launceston. TOURS: Coach Operators Redline: Ph: 1300 360 000 Greyhound Pioneer: 132 030 | ||||||||
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