Campbell Town

Campbell Town has become a bustling service centre for the surrounding rural area, best known for its world-class, superfine wool.  However, its earlier origins are still very evident. The town has some exceptional buildings with some very interesting and historic connections. 

The Campbell Town Inn is an excellent example of early Tasmanian architecture and the infamous bushranger, Martin Cash worked for a time on its construction.  The Foxhunter's Return is listed by the National Trust as 'the finest and most substantial building of the late-colonial period in Australia'.  It was the favorite watering-hole of the Irish political exile, Thomas Meagher who created the Irish flag. Meagher moved from Campbell Town to Ross where his cottage can still be seen. 

A Convict Brick Trail where each brick is individually dedicated to a particular convict has many visitors searching for their Tasmanian ancestors.

And while on the subject of bricks, The Red Bridge (1836-38) is said to contain one million of them and it is the oldest convict-built red brick bridge in Australia. Its amazing engineering, originally designed for horse-drawn transport, now carries more than two million vehicles annually and has required little maintenance since it was first constructed. 

Campbell Town has some good specialist shops and is a great place for a coffee break - there are several attractive parks, and a scenic walk along the banks of the beautiful Elizabeth River.  Enjoy its shaded picnic and BBQ areas and children's playground. 

Lake Leake, popular for its trout fishing opportunities, is located between Campbell Town and the East Coast.

Enjoy a visit to the Heritage Highway Museum and Visitor Information Centre.

Please visit the Campbell Town website for more information, history and directory.

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