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Local Attractions - Campbell Town
Campbell Town's attractions begin and end outside the front door of Foxhunters Return. Heritage buffs should start their tour of the town with the Convict Brick Trail where you can search for a convict ancestor amongst the thousands of bricks lining High Street. These record the names, ages, crimes, sentencing dates and transport ships of many of the convicts transported to Van Diemen's Land. Laid to commemorate those convicts that died on the journey before reaching the shores of the new colony, the trail is a great place to search out a convict ancestor.

Local Attractions - Campbell Town

Campbell Town's attractions begin and end outside the front door of Foxhunters Return. Heritage buffs should start their tour of the town with the Convict Brick Trail where you can search for a convict ancestor amongst the thousands of bricks lining High Street. These record the names, ages, crimes, sentencing dates and transport ships of many of the convicts transported to Van Diemen's Land. Laid to commemorate those convicts that died on the journey before reaching the shores of the new colony, the trail is a great place to search out a convict ancestor.

Convict Brick Trail

Campbell Town's Convict Brick Trail starts outside Foxhunters Return

As you walk along the convict brick trail in search of ancestors, admire the colonial architecture that is in abundance around Campbell Town. Particularly noteworthy alongside Foxhunters and the Red Bridge are: St Luke's Church of England c1839; The Grange c1847; St Michael's Catholic Church c1857; and Kean's Brewery c1840 - now operating as the Red Bridge Cafe. Altogether more than 40 Campbell Town buildings are listed on the Register of the National Estate.

A popular stopping point on the Heritage Highway, Campbell Town has an abundance of eating options to serve locals, business visitors and tourists. Enjoy a takeaway in the Valentine Park park opposite Zeps Cafe on the main shopping strip then continue the Convict Brick Trail down High Street. As you come to the end of the Convict Brick Trail stop and marvel at the chainsaw tree stump carvings in Blackburn Park opposite Foxhunters then grab a coffee at the Red Bridge Cafe and Providore.

Chainsaw Carving

Chainsaw carvings in the park opposite Foxhunters Return

Around Campbell Town
Foxhunters Return is less than half an hour's drive to some of Tasmania's most scenic destinations. Campbell Town is surrounded by historic villages and towns. Just 10 minutes south lies the heritage listed village of Ross a picturesque reminder of bygone days. Take in the architecture of Ross' 1836 sandstone bridge with its intricate carvings then take a walk around the village, which has an unspoilt feel. Just another 15 minutes south down the Heritage Highway towards Hobart lies Oatlands another important heritage town with a rich history. Boasting perhaps the largest stock of surviving sandstone buildings in any town in Australia, Oatlands marks the halfway point between Hobart & Launceston. Don't miss the Callington Mill recently restored to once again mill flour for baking.
North of Campbell Town take a detour to Woolmers Estate a remarkable example of living history. This property is something of a time capsule detailing rural colonial life from the early 1800s through to modern times. Settled around 1817 by William Archer, it remained in the one family's hands for 6 generations through to 1994 when the property was bequeathed to the Archer Historical Foundation. Recently nominated for World Heritage Listing, the extensive grounds at Woolmers are also home to the National Rose Garden.
A little further north take the time to meander through the streets of Evandale, another delightful village with a rich history and some wonderful examples of early colonial architecture. Famous for its regular Sunday country market, Evandale is also home to the World Penny Farthing Championships in February each year.
Further Afield
Campbell Town and Foxhunters Return is also a great stepping stone to many of Tasmania's prime tourist destinations. Avoid the hassle of packing up every day and use Foxhunters as a base to explore the North, East or West of the state. The East Coast is less than one hour's drive from Campbell Town and is a pleasant day trip. Take the Lake Leake Highway to the coast at Bicheno then head north to St Mary's stopping along the way to enjoy the coastal views. Turn south at the coast and head around Great Oyster Bay, visiting the East Coast's vineyards.

Colonial heritage accommodation in central Tasmania. The Midland Highway (Heritage Highway), Campbell Town Tasmania

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