Old Town & Historic District

Longford

📍 Longford TAS 7301, Australia (off the Midland Highway / Heritage Highway)

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Introduction

Longford is an English-style country town in Tasmania's Northern Midlands, set beside the Macquarie River and with origins in early-19th-century colonial settlement. The historic heart is lined with Georgian and Federation-era buildings, crowned by Christ Church (1839), one of Tasmania's finest colonial Gothic churches, set in a notable arboretum planted in the 1830s with the ambition of holding a specimen of every tree mentioned in the Bible. The surrounding countryside is home to the World Heritage-listed Woolmers Estate (famous for its National Rose Garden) and Brickendon, a farm established by William Archer in 1824 and still run by his seventh-generation descendants. Longford is a must-stop on Tasmania's Heritage Highway.

✨ Highlights

The Christ Church landmark

An 1839 Gothic church beside an arboretum planted in the 1830s with a specimen of every tree in the Bible.

Woolmers Estate (World Heritage)

A major colonial estate famous for its National Rose Garden, part of the Australian Convict Sites World Heritage property.

Brickendon farm

A family estate and convict village founded by William Archer in 1824 and still run by his 7th-generation descendants.

Georgian streetscapes

Church Street and Wellington Street retain many 19th-century colonial and Federation buildings.

Gateway on the Heritage Highway

On Tasmania's renowned Heritage Highway, linking the historic attractions of the Northern Midlands.

🛈 Practical Info

→Best time to visit：Seasons are opposite to the Northern Hemisphere; check local weather and events. For outdoor sites, mornings or late afternoons are often more pleasant.

→Transport：Australia is vast; most attractions suit self-driving or local day tours. For city sites, check public transport timetables in advance.

→Climate & dress：UV is strong; bring sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat, stay hydrated, and beware of insects. Inland areas may have large diurnal temperature swings.

→On site：Follow on-site signs, do not feed or disturb wildlife, protect nature and heritage, and stay on designated trails in national parks.

→Accessibility：Some natural attractions have uneven paths or steps and may challenge those with limited mobility; check accessibility services in advance.

💡 Tips

• Tickets, opening hours and tours may change; confirm on official channels on site. Queried opening hours: The town is open all day; individual estates and attractions such as Woolmers and Brickendon have separate opening hours, please check each operator.; admission: Wandering the village streets is free; the estate attractions charge admission, please confirm at each venue..

• Australia has strong sun; protect yourself with sunscreen, hydration and insect repellent, especially outdoors.

• Respect local culture, wildlife and natural park rules; never feed animals or leave designated trails.

• Plan alongside nearby sights, using self-driving or local day tours to link your route.

FAQ

Any practical tips for visiting Longford?

Tickets, opening hours and tours may change; confirm on official channels on site. Queried opening hours: The town is open all day; individual estates and attractions such as Woolmers and Brickendon have separate opening hours, please check each operator.; admission: Wandering the village streets is free; the estate attractions charge admission, please confirm at each venue.. Australia has strong sun; protect yourself with sunscreen, hydration and insect repellent, especially outdoors.

Information on this page is compiled from public sources. Opening hours, ticket prices and other details may change — please verify with official sources before your visit.