LONGFORD - TASMANIA -7301

Main street of Longford		 Population: 2,650,  
Elevation: 30m
Latitude: -41.3544
Longitude:147.07.19
Location:   20km south west of Launceston
Highway: Off Midlands Hwy (1) or Bass Hwy 
Nearest Major Town: Launceston
Nearest Airport: Launceston
Touring Area: Heritage Area
Longford Church
Classified an Historic Town Longford, first settled in 1813 is one of the oldest towns in northern Tasmania. Longford proudly displays many restored historic buildings, some built by convict labour.

Hawthorn hedges along roads leading to Longford give a hint of the town's English connections, which extend to stately homes and the rural estates, many of which were established by the 'first wave' of British settlers. Century-old inns still provide accommodation and refreshments for travellers, while other links with bygone days can be seen in public buildings and convict-built Christ Church, which is noted for a magnificent stained glass window.
What to See and Do:
Hunt for antiques, watch deer and other wildlife in the Longford Wildlife Park on part of the Mount Ireh property, see the Toll House, the library in a former hotel and mills that were vital when this was a major wheat growing area early last century. The nearest Tourist Information Centre is situated in Launceston. View Motor Racing Relics at the Longford Hotel.

  • Brickendon
  • Historic old churches
  • Woolmers House
  • Longford Gallery and Information centre
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    INFORMATION CENTRE:
    Tasmanian Travel & Information centre
    Cnr St John & Cimitiere Sts, Launceston. Tasmania. 7250
    Ph: 03 6336 3133
    HOW TO GET THERE:
  • By car along the Bass Hwy from Launceston or Perth.
  • Launceston domestic airport to the east through Perth.
  • Regular coach services
    Coach Operators
    Redline: Ph: 1300 360 000
    Greyhound Pioneer: 132 030

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