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.

Cleveland

Established . A small Midlands town, once a coaching stop between Hobart and Launceston.

Deddington

Established 1820s. Close to Evandale, Deddington was home to colonial artist John Glover.

Dunalley

Established 1866. Don't miss the historic Dunalley Hotel, established in 1866.

Evandale

Established 1811. Evandale is a picturesque heritage town on the banks of the South Esk River.

Hobart

Established 1804. The capital of Tasmania and founded in 1804.

Jericho

Established 1816. One of the oldest townships in Australia.

Koonya

Established 1841. Koonya features many well-preserved historic buildings in an idyllic setting.

Lime Bay

Established 1833. More than 600 convicts worked the coal mines for the Colony.

Longford

Established 1813. With its heritage rural setting, Longford features historic buildings and gardens.

Murdunna

Established . Sleepy Murdunna on the shores of King George Sound.

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.

Oatlands

Established . See the 1829 oldest supreme court house in rural Australia.

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.

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).

Ross

Established 1812. The 1836 Ross Bridge has around 80 stone carvings.

Runnymede

Established c. 1840. Runnymede is located between Orielton and Buckland.

Sorell

Established 1821. A great place to stock up on supplies on the way to Port Arthur.

Swansea

Established 1821. The Morris General Store and Spiky Bridge are highlights.

Taranna

Established . The location for Australia's first railway - convict-powered.

Triabunna

Established 1830. Triabunna is a fishing town and gateway to Maria Island.