DESTINATION: Westbury

This small quaint town 35km SW of Launceston on the Bass Hwy, has a European history dating to 1828. Westbury's original Georgian and early Victorian buildings clustered around a village green is very much in the style of an English village.

Main Attractions

Facing the Village Green, the White House (1841) is now a colonial museum, with a magnificent antique-Georgian doll's house and several original outbuildings (closed July-August). Lovers of handcrafts and collectables will find plenty to interest them in Westbury's fascinating side streets. Three historic build-ings offer B and B accommodation. The beautiful English garden, Culzean, in William St is open Sept-June. Westbury Maze on Bass Hwy is a traditional hedge maze, with more than 3000 privet bushes; there is also a tearoom. Pearn's Steam World has a large collection of working steam-traction engines, which steam up at Easter and during November. Tractor Shed in Veterans Row is a museum of old farm machinery.

Nearby attractions

St Marys Anglican Church at Hagley, 5km east, has a superb east-facing window. Trout fishing enthusiasts head for Brushy Lagoon, 15km NW, or Four Springs Creek, 15km NE.

latest stories

No items changed yet.

Region: Central North and Cradle Mountain

by admin

From the city of Devonport, port of the Spirit of Tasmania, to the rugged country towards Cradle Mountain, the Central North and Cradle Mountain region is of interest and variety - charming towns and historic buildings, beaches, forests and craggy peaks, fine flavours, fertile farmland and friendly people. more

Local Weather

Tourist info

Clarke's Antiques, 52 William St, Ph: (03) 6393 1140

Local Videos

Local News

editors picks