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Assignment: A Different Sentence

He was sentenced to transportation for life. He named his own home after the place of his servitude. This is the Assignment System — the other side of Australia's convict history.
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Longford Blooms and the Festival of Roses: Longford in Bloom This November

Two garden festivals, two November weekends in Longford, 20 minutes from Launceston. Plan your visit to Longford Blooms and the Festival of Roses 2026.
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Woolmers Estate Named a Finalist in Three Categories at the 2026 Tasmanian Tourism Awards

Woolmers Estate, a UNESCO World Heritage Site 20 minutes from Launceston, is a finalist in three categories at the 2026 Tasmanian Tourism Awards.
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Woolmers Estate Heritage Accommodation Named on the Star Ratings Australia 2026 Gold List

Woolmers Estate's heritage cottages in Longford, 20 minutes from Launceston, are on the Star Ratings Australia 2026 Gold List. Voted by Travellers.
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Best Day Trips from Launceston, Tasmania

The best day trips from Launceston: Bay of Fires, Cradle Mountain, Bridestowe Lavender, Mole Creek Caves and the Heritage Highway, with drive times.
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Things To Do In Longford, Tasmania: Heritage, Horsepower and Your Perfect Itinerary

Longford is sits at the natural heart of northern Tasmania's most historically significant landscape. This is a guide for making the most of it.
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A Northern Tasmania Itinerary Based at a UNESCO World Heritage Estate

Plan your northern Tasmania itinerary from Woolmers Estate in Longford — Heritage Highway villages, Mole Creek caves, Evandale markets and cellar doors. 3-night and 5-night guides inside.
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The Best Base in Northern Tasmania Isn’t in Launceston

Woolmers Estate puts the Heritage Highway, Mole Creek and two UNESCO World Heritage Sites closer than any Launceston hotel. Cottages from $250/night.
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After Hours at Woolmers Estate

Heritage cottages at a UNESCO World Heritage Site, 20 minutes from Launceston. After-hours estate access included. 4.9/5 rating. Longford, Tasmania.
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Botanical Guide: The Archer Estates Heritage Gardens

Explore the heritage gardens of Woolmers and Brickendon Estates in Longford, Tasmania. Rose varieties, significant specimen trees, and 200 years of botanical history.
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Heritage Highway Tasmania: The Ultimate Guide to Australia’s Most Historic Road

Drive Australia's most historic road from Hobart to Launceston. Convict bridges, Georgian towns, and two UNESCO World Heritage Sites near Longford. 200km of living history.
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Open Daily from 8am

Last grounds entry: 4pm
Grounds close: 6:30pm

Location

20 minutes from Launceston
17 minutes from Launceston Airport

Tasmanian Residents

FREE entry when bringing interstate or overseas guests

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Admission

Adult $49
Concession $45
Child (16 years & under) $10
Family (2 Adults + 2 Children) $99
Groups (10+) $45 pp
Guided Tour $20 Upgrade
Unshackled Exhibition Only (Purchase at reception) $15
Coach Tours Call 03 6391 2230 for prices
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