Longford is a town of 4,268 (2021) in the Northern Midlands region of Tasmania. It contains the Brickendon and Woolmers Estates, both of which are convict-built and are UNESCO World Heritage Sites as part of the Australian Convict Sites.
Understand
[edit]Get in
[edit]Longford is approximately 20 minutes away from Launceston, the closest city. From Launceston, head south on the Midland Highway for about 15 minutes, then take the B52 exit (Illawarra Rd exit) close to Perth. At the first roundabout, take the first exit, where you'd have entered the town centre. For Brickendon and Woomers Estates, turn left onto C520 and continue until you find them to your left.
Get around
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Map of Longford (Tasmania)
See
[edit]- 1 Brickendon Estate, 236 Wellington St, ☏ +61 437 525 890, [email protected]. Tu–Su 9:30AM–5PM. This world-heritage estate, built in 1824, is one that's been passed down for over seven generations. William Archer, the original resident of this estate built this using convict labour; much of the site is still intact, give or take a few renovations for safety, in addition to a rose garden.
- 2 Woolmers Estate, 658 Woolmers Ln (C520), ☏ +61 3 6391 2230, [email protected]. W–Su 10AM–3:30PM. Similar to neighbouring Brickendon Estate on the other side of the Macquarie River, but was the estate of William Archer's brother. There are regular guided tours, both house and convict tours. Restaurant on-site.
Do
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[edit]Eat
[edit]- 1 Choi's Kitchen, 33 Marlborough St (next to fire station), ☏ +61 3 6391 1288. Australian Chinese cuisine.
- 2 JJ's Bakery Cafe, 52 Wellington St, ☏ +61 3 6391 2364. One of Longford's upper-end bakeries and is the original location of the minor regional Northern Midlands chain.
- 3 Longford Pizza House, 32 Marlborough St, ☏ +61 3 6391 2245. A mid-range pizzeria.
Drink
[edit]Sleep
[edit]- 1 The Wellington Bed & Breakfast, 161 Wellington St, ☏ +61 428 976 225. Check-in: 2PM, check-out: 10AM. B&B accommodation that includes a pool.
- 2 Aggies Bed and Breakfast, 5 Paton St, ☏ +61 3 6391 1684 (landline), +61 448 911 684 (mobile), [email protected].
Connect
[edit]Go next
[edit]- Head back onto the freeway towards Launceston
- Visit the Highland Lakes to the southwest
 interchange at Carrick ←
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NW B52 E | → Perth |
| Highland Lakes ← Cressy ← | SW B51 NE | → END |