Longford

Longford is a town of 4,268 (2021) in the Northern Midlands region of Tasmania. It contains the Brickendon and Woolmers Estates, both of which are convict-built and are UNESCO World Heritage Sites as part of the Australian Convict Sites.

Browns Big Store, one of Longford's oldest stores

Get in

Longford is approximately 20 minutes away from Launceston, the closest city. From Launceston, head south on the Midland Highway for about 15 minutes, then take the B52 exit (Illawarra Rd exit) close to Perth. At the first roundabout, take the first exit, where you'd have entered the town centre. For Brickendon and Woomers Estates, turn left onto C520 and continue until you find them to your left.

See

• 1 Brickendon Estate, 236 Wellington St, ☏ +61 437 525 890, information@brickendon.com.au. Tu–Su 9:30AM–5PM. This world-heritage estate, built in 1824, is one that's been passed down for over seven generations. William Archer, the original resident of this estate built this using convict labour; much of the site is still intact, give or take a few renovations for safety, in addition to a rose garden. (updated Apr 2023)
• 2 Woolmers Estate, 658 Woolmers Ln (C520), ☏ +61 3 6391 2230, enquiries@woolmers.com.au. W–Su 10AM–3:30PM. Similar to neighbouring Brickendon Estate on the other side of the Macquarie River, but was the estate of William Archer's brother. There are regular guided tours, both house and convict tours. Restaurant on-site. (updated Apr 2023)

Eat

• 1 Choi's Kitchen, 33 Marlborough St (next to fire station), ☏ +61 3 6391 1288. Australian Chinese cuisine. (updated Apr 2023)
• 2 JJ's Bakery Cafe, 52 Wellington St, ☏ +61 3 6391 2364. One of Longford's upper-end bakeries and is the original location of the minor regional Northern Midlands chain. (updated Apr 2023)
• 3 Longford Pizza House, 32 Marlborough St, ☏ +61 3 6391 2245. A mid-range pizzeria. (updated Apr 2023)

Sleep

• 1 The Wellington Bed & Breakfast, 161 Wellington St, ☏ +61 428 976 225. Check-in: 2PM, check-out: 10AM. B&B accommodation that includes a pool. (updated Apr 2023)
• 2 Aggies Bed and Breakfast, 5 Paton St, ☏ +61 3 6391 1684 (landline), +61 448 911 684 (mobile), margaret@aggiesbedandbreakfast.com.au. (updated Apr 2023)

Go next

• Head back onto the freeway towards Launceston
• Visit the Highland Lakes to the southwest

Routes via Longford

interchange at Carrick ←	NW B52 E	→ Perth
Highland Lakes ← Cressy ←	SW B51 NE	→ END