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Longford

One of Tasmania's oldest towns, Longford was established in 1813 by settlers from Norfolk Island. Now it is the centre for a fertile agricultural district.


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There are many historic buildings, some convict-built. Christ Church (1839) has beautiful stained-glass windows and is sur-rounded by pioneer graves. Heritage Corner complex on Marlborough St includes Tom Roberts Gallery and tearooms. The Village Green is a popular picnic and BBQ spot.

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Brickendon, an 1824 homestead 2km south, is now a working farm village. Woolmers Estate (circa 1816) 5km SE, has a rose garden, colonial cottages, tearooms and guided tours.

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Copyright 2007, by the Contributing Authors. Cite/attribute Resource. cmsadmin. (2005, May 20). Longford. Retrieved July 06, 2009, from Plan Book Travel Australia Web site: http://www.planbooktravel.com.au/australia/tas/longford. This work is licensed under a Universal Publishers. Universal Publishers

Region: Midlands

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The Midlands region of Tasmania showcases the State’s best-preserved colonial towns and villages. Here sandstone church spires overlook English trees, Georgian cottages line the quiet streets and stone bridges are reflected in leaf-dappled water. more

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Cnr St John and Paterson sts, Launceston, Ph: (03) 6336 3122

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