The Convict Trail – Hobart to Eaglehawk Neck
Places to Visit Between Hobart and Eaglehawk Neck
Tasmanian Convict Trail from Hobart to Eaglehawk Neck
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Buckland
Buckland is home to the St John the Baptist church, with its famous stained glass windows.
Established in 1820.
Established in 1820.
Campbell Town
Originally a garrison town, Campbell Town has many historic convict-built features.
Established 1821Cleveland
Established . A small Midlands town, once a coaching stop between Hobart and Launceston.
Conara Junction
Established Early 1800s. At the intersection of the North-South and Swansea old coach roads.
Deddington
Established 1820s. Close to Evandale, Deddington was home to colonial artist John Glover.
Eaglehawk Neck
Established . Eaglehawk Neck is the narrow stretch of land - and home of the 'dog line'.
Epping Forest
Established . Close to Cleveland, Epping Forest was once plagued by bushrangers.
Evandale
Established 1811. Evandale is a picturesque heritage town on the banks of the South Esk River.
Koonya
Established 1841. Koonya features many well-preserved historic buildings in an idyllic setting.
Longford
Established 1813. With its heritage rural setting, Longford features historic buildings and gardens.
Maria Island
Established 1825. Irish Nationalist William Smith O'Brien stayed on Maria Island.
Nile
Established . A small town with several historic homesteads, in a rural setting by the Nile River.
Nubeena
Established . Nubeena has a long maritime history and was a farming outstation for Port Arthur.
Orford
Established 1831. Situated at on the Prosser River, Orford is a great holiday and fishing town.
Perth
Established Early 1800s. Perth is a relatively large historic town, with many remaining heritage buildings.
Port Arthur
Established 1830. The site of the best-known convict settlement in Tasmania.
Premaydena
Established 1841. Premaydena was once the site of the Impression Bay Probation Station.
Richmond
Established 1823. Richmond is the home of Australia's oldest stone bridge (c. 1823).
Saltwater River
Established Mid 1820s. Visitors to Saltwater River can explore the Tasman Peninsula convict coal mines.
Sloping Main
Established Mid 1820s. Sloping Main boasts a beautiful beach and some historic homesteads.
White Beach
Established . White Beach is a quiet spot close to Port Arthur, nestled in Wedge Bay.