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Longford
Base in Launceston and give Longford one half-day for the two convict estates, or sleep one night here if you want the estates at opening.
Longford is a small Northern Midlands town of about 3,900 people, 20 minutes south of Launceston on the Midland Highway. Its reason to exist on a Tasmania itinerary is Brickendon and Woolmers, two convict-built farming estates listed as part of the Australian Convict Sites World Heritage property. The town itself is a pub, a bakery and a main street; the estates are the trip.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- AUD
- Best months
- Nov–Apr
- avoid Jun–Aug (cold, wet, short days)
- Airports
- LST · HBA
- Nights
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Rules in force · 7
- Oceania ↗Oceania's island states guard their farms and reefs at the border: tick 'yes' on the arrival card for any food, plant, animal product, soil or used outdoor gear, and let the officer decide.
- Oceania ↗Across the tropical South Pacific, cyclones are possible from November to April: choose insurance that covers weather delays and keep one spare night before a long-haul departure.
- Australia and New Zealand ↗Both countries drive on the left, with long distances between fuel stops in the outback and on New Zealand's back roads; fatigue causes more visitor crashes than speed.
- Australia ↗Almost every visitor needs a visa or an electronic authorisation (ETA or eVisitor, depending on passport) before boarding: apply only through the official Department of Home Affairs site or the official AustralianETA app, and check the rules for your passport.
- Australia ↗Declare all food, plant material, seeds, wood and animal products on your arrival declaration; undeclared items can bring on-the-spot fines or visa cancellation. When unsure, declare it.
- Australia ↗Drive on the left. An overseas licence in English (or with an official translation or International Driving Permit) is accepted for visitors; check the state rules and your rental contract.
- Australia ↗Swim between the red and yellow flags on patrolled beaches; rip currents cause most beach drownings.
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Longford000 ▾
- Police, fire, ambulance000
- From a mobile112
- Health advice line (24 h, nurse)1800 022 222
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Longford, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Australian dollar (AUD, A$).Australia-wide
- SIM or eSIMTelstra has the widest outback coverage; Optus and Vodafone (TPG) are cheaper and fine in cities and along highways.Australia-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe in cities and towns; in remote places use signed drinking taps.Australia-wide
- TippingRestaurants: Not expected; 10% for very good service in a nice restaurant if you wish.Australia-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets I. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): fits. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Australia-wide
- SafetyLongford is a quiet country town and violent crime is rare.
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- RestroomsFree public toilets in parks, beaches, shopping centres and petrol stations (servos); the National Public Toilet Map app lists them.Australia-wide
- Emergency numbers000 police, fire, ambulance · 112 From a mobile · 1800 022 222 Health advice line (24 h, nurse)
- Sundays & holidaysChristmas Day, Good Friday and Anzac Day morning close most shops; many cafés close by 15:00; country towns close early on Saturday and all Sunday.Christmas Day, Good Friday and Anzac Day morning close most shops; many cafés close by 3:00 PM; country towns close early on Saturday and all Sunday.Australia-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportLST Launceston Airport (About 30–35 min by road via the Midland Highway and the B52; taxi or hire car, no useful public transport to Longford).
- Getting aroundA car is the honest answer.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeA$4–6 (≈ US$3–4)
- Street or quick mealBakery pie or sandwichA$6–12 (≈ US$4–8)
- SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data SIM, about a weekA$15–35 (≈ US$10–25)
- Museum or sight ticketEstate entry, per personA$15–35 (≈ US$10–25)
- Budget bedHostel or pub room, a night, per personA$45 (≈ US$30)
- Mid-range bedB&B double room, a night, per roomA$200 (≈ US$140)
- High-end bedB&B double room, a night, per roomA$320 (≈ US$250)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget A$90 (≈ US$60) · Mid A$160 (≈ US$110) · High A$280 (≈ US$190)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- LST Launceston Airport (About 30–35 min by road via the Midland Highway and the B52; taxi or hire car, no useful public transport to Longford) · HBA Hobart Airport (About 2 h 15 min by road north; only worth it if you are already driving up from Hobart)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Feb
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Mar
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Apr
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
May
not flagged
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Jun
Avoid
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Jul
Avoid
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Aug
Avoid
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Sep
not flagged
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Oct
not flagged
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Nov
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Dec
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Best: Nov–Apr. Avoid: Jun–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jan (24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)), coolest Jul (2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C) low), wettest Jul (13 rain days), driest Feb (6). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Longford: next 7 days
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Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
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Feb
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
6 rd
Mar
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
8 rd
Apr
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
9 rd
May
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
11 rd
Jun
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
12 rd
Jul
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
13 rd
Aug
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
13 rd
Sep
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
12 rd
Oct
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
11 rd
Nov
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
9 rd
Dec
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
8 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
A car is the honest answer. Longford has no useful local bus to the estates, and Brickendon and Woolmers sit 2–3 km apart on either side of the Macquarie River. Drive from Launceston: Midland Highway south about 15 min, then the B52 (Illawarra Rd) exit near Perth, first roundabout into town; for the estates turn onto the C520. Taxis exist but are thin; book ahead if you are not driving.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 25 min
Drive north on the Midland Highway, about 20 min
Cataract Gorge, the Tamar and the best food in the region; the natural base for this area.
Door to door: About 15 min
Drive east on the B52, about 10 min
Small historic town on the South Esk; combine with Longford in one loop.
Ross, Tasmania
goDoor to door: About 1 h
Midland Highway south, about 50 min
Convict-era bridge and village; a good stop if you are driving to Hobart.
Door to door: About 2 h 15 min
Drive via the Midland and Tasman highways, about 2 h
Too far for a comfortable return day; sleep on the east coast instead.
Coles Bay and Freycinet
overnightDoor to door: About 2.5 h
Drive via Campbell Town and the Lake Leake road, about 2 h 15 min
Wineglass Bay walks need a full day and a night nearby.
Door to door: About 3 h
Drive via the Midland and Tasman highways, about 2 h 45 min
North-east coast base; not a day trip from Longford.
Scottsdale
cautionDoor to door: About 1.5 h
Drive via Launceston and the Tasman Highway, about 1 h 15 min
Fine as a loop with Launceston; not worth a dedicated return trip.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Longford town centre
Marlborough and Wellington streets; walkable to the bakery, pub and pizza house, 5–10 min drive to the estates.
Wellington Street (estate side)
B&Bs and farm stays toward Brickendon; quiet, car needed for everything.
Launceston
20 min north; far more beds, restaurants and evening options. The practical base for most trips.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- A$90–140 (≈ US$60–95) excl. bed
- Mid
- A$150–230 (≈ US$100–160) excl. bed
- High
- A$250 (≈ US$170)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| B&B double room1 × 1 night × A$200 | A$200 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × A$160 | A$320 |
| Brickendon Estate entry2 × A$20 · check | A$40 |
| Woolmers Estate entry, house or convict tour2 × A$30 · check | A$60 |
| Car hire, one day, small car1 × A$70 · check | A$70 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × A$20 | A$40 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | A$73 |
| Trip total≈ A$402 per person per day, bed included | A$803≈ US$550 |
2026 estimate in Australian dollars; flights and car hire excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | A$4–6 (≈ US$3–4) |
| Bakery pie or sandwich | A$6–12 (≈ US$4–8) |
| Pub counter meal | A$22–35 (≈ US$15–25) |
| Pizza, one | A$18–28 (≈ US$12–19) |
| Estate entry, per person | A$15–35 (≈ US$10–25) |
| Fuel, per litre, unleaded | A$1.70–2.10 (≈ US$2) |
| eSIM or data SIM, about a week | A$15–35 (≈ US$10–25) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Estate opening days are limited and can change with seasons and events: check Brickendon and Woolmers directly before you drive out.
- House and convict tours at Woolmers run at set times, not all day: arrive for a tour slot or you may see only the grounds.
- Kangaroos and wallabies on the C520 and Midland Highway at dawn and dusk.
- Phone signal is fine in town but patchy on back roads; download an offline map.
- Fuel and food are limited after about 20:00; Launceston is the fallback.Fuel and food are limited after about 8:00 PM; Launceston is the fallback.
Emergency numbers
- Police, fire, ambulance
- 000
- From a mobile
- 112
- Health advice line (24 h, nurse)
- 1800 022 222
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Emergency
- Police, fire, ambulance000
- From a mobile112
- Health advice line (24 h, nurse)1800 022 222
Embassy
No embassies in Longford. Consulates and embassies are in Hobart and Canberra; the US, UK, Canada and New Zealand have missions in Canberra.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Launceston → Longford, by car: about 25 km (16 mi), 20–25 minabout 16 mi (25 km), 20–25 min
- Launceston Airport → Longford, by car: about 35 km (22 mi), 30–35 minabout 22 mi (35 km), 30–35 min
- Taxi, Longford town to Brickendon: short hop, book ahead; no rank
Say or show
- Thank you — Thank you
- Where is the estate entrance? — Where is the estate entrance?
- Is it open today? — Is it open today?
- One coffee, please — One coffee, please
- Can I pay by card? — Can I pay by card?
- Where is the toilet? — Where is the toilet?
Rural Tasmania: carry water, a warm layer and cash for small businesses.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Longford. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Nov–Apr · avoid Jun–Aug (cold, wet, short days) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 7 day-trips, door to door
- 5 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Estate pages with verified opening days, tour times and last entry, plus a booking link for Woolmers house and convict tours.
- A driving page for the Launceston–Longford–Perth–Ross corridor with parking, fuel and food stops.
- Eat pages for the bakery, pizza house and pub with posted hours and price bands.
- A World Heritage convict sites cluster page linking Brickendon, Woolmers and the other Australian Convict Sites.
Sources
- officialBrickendon Estate
- officialWoolmers Estate
- officialTourism Tasmania
- secondaryWikivoyage: Longford (Tasmania), revision 4665390 (CC BY-SA 4.0)