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Town in Tasmania, Australia
Photo: Gary Houston, CC0 via Wikimedia Commons
George Town and Low Head are historic townships in Tasmania. George Town was chosen as the Northern Headquarters for Tasmania, but later abandoned in favour of Launceston. The locals claim to live in the oldest town in Australia, disqualifying Sydney and Hobart as being cities.
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It is free to wander around the site. There is a charge to enter the museum, which has themed exhibits in 5 rooms.
Contains some historical displays, but primarily features a detailed diorama of how George Town looked up until 1850.
Contains a full working replica of the Norfolk, which is the first ship to circumnavigate Tasmania. This ship was actually used for a reenactment of the voyage. You can walk on the ship, go below decks, and really imagine what it must have been like to sail such a ship around Tasmania.
Two cottages to rent (Nanna's Cottage and Grove Cottage)
9 cottages around a village green. Coxswain's cottage cafe open 9am-5pm (mains from $15).
By car take the East Tamar Highway north from Launceston. From Devonport and the east, take the Batman Bridge.
Read in the guideThe attractions in George Town are mostly in the town centre. It is about 7km to the attractions in Low Head. There is a bicycle path linking George Town with Low Head else you may drive a car or book the local bus.
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