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tunbridge St Oswald’s Retreat is situated in Tunbridge. Tunbridge is in central Tasmania, 24 kilometres north of the township of Oatlands. The 2016 census has a population of 145 for the State suburb of Tunbridge. Tunbridge was named after Tunbridge Wells in Kent, England. It was gazetted as a locality in 1974. It was originally a coaching stop on the Hobart to Launceston road, now known as the Midland Highway. In its coaching heyday it had three coaching inns, the Tunbridge Wells Inn, the Victoria Inn and the York Inn. Today, because it was bypassed in the 1960s, it is a tiny,sleepy little village with a number of interesting historic buildings. Most notable is the town’s convict-era bridge built in 1848, is one of the oldest single span bridges in the country. READ MORE ABOUT TUNBRIDGE HERE
oatlands Oatlands is a 20 minute drive south of Tunbridge, and a place where you can buy provisions. It is a convict built town with lovely sandstone buildings mainly in the Main Street. The township is built on Lake Dulverton with the 1837 old grain mill being converted into a state of the art distillery! Callington Mill’s history indicates the mill was constructed to legally grind flour and illegally make whisky! They also make a delicious coffee at the distillery!Oatlands shops include: several coffee shops, clothing stores, fuel, an ATM, a Post Office, art galleries, a brand new aquatic centre with gym and classes.
ross Ross is located 7 minutes north of Tunbridge toward Launceston. This picturesque township is the home of the Women’s Convict Factory and the Tasmanan Wool Centre. The Ross region is famed for Australia’s fine merino wool. Ross boasts three huge sandstone built churches. The convict built Ross Bridge is a must see with its 186 intricate carvings. The Macquarie River flanks the west side of town and in Autumn the oak leaves look like falling gold from heaven. Visit the wood fired bakery, order a cold pressed coffee and refuel your vehicle for the next adventure. There is a community church which operates here each Sunday at 10am. .
campbell town

Campbell Town – a popular rest stop on the Heritage Highway between Hobart and Launceston. This town is 25 minutes north of Tunbridge on the Elizabeth River. It is home to ‘Red Bridge’ convict built, Australia’s oldest surviving brick arch bridge. It was fashioned from 1.5 million red-clay bricks made on site, and still forms part of one of the state’s major highways. There are provisions, fuel and a good place to order a pizza. “Note: If planning a trip to any destination north, east or west of Campbell Town, this is a good location to fuel up.

the east coast

An hour away. We suggest the fastest route north of Campbell Town where you’d turn right at Conara to strike eastwards. You will travel through the towns of Avoca, Fingal and St. Marys and will need to decide if you are going north to the Bay of Fires or heading south to Bicheno, the Freycinet Peninsula, and Swansea. Please ensure that you have sufficient fuel in the car prior to leaving Campbell Town.

central highlands

Lake St. Clair is the deepest freshwater lake in Australia and home to abundant trout. The access south via Kempton and Bothwell is one of the prettiest. Make sure you check out the Kempton Distillery, they serve a delicious Devonshire Tea. Once in the Highlands, there are hiking trails, you can spend some time fly fishing, visit Australia’s oldest hydroelectric station, hire an e-bike or have lunch in Thousand Lakes Lodge.
Note: Please ensure that you have sufficient fuel in the car prior to leaving Kempton. ‘Mood Foods’ Service Station is recommended and located just north of Kempton, on the highway.