PERTH - TASMANIA - 7300
Population: 1,984,  
Elevation: 60m
Latitude: -41.3435,   Longitude: 147.10.-26
Location:   180km north of Hobart. 12 km south of Launceston
Highway: Midland Hwy. (1)  
Nearest Major Town: Launceston
Nearest Airport: Launceston
Touring Area: Heritage Area
The Perth Post Office
19km from Launceston the township of Perth was specially selected as a town site in 1821 by Govenor Macquarie; 15 years later it was officially proclaimed a township and Parish.
Several historic buildings will be seen.
Perth is an important junction of the Midland and Bass Hwys and as such is well equipped to cater for the traveller with several service stations and cafes, takeaway food outlets, and a variety of shops.
On the scenic South Esk River, fishing is a popular pastime and there are scenic drives to historic Longford and Cressy.
  • The South Esk River
  • Nearby historic towns of Longford and Evandale.
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    INFORMATION CENTRE:
    Tasmania Travel and Information Centre
    Cnr. Cimitiere & St. John Sts., Launceston
    Ph: 03 6336 3133 fax: 03 6336 3118
    Free Call: 1800 651 827.
    HOW TO GET THERE:
  • By car along the Midland, or Bass Hwys.
  • Direct plane to Launceton Airport from Melbourne or Hobart.
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    Coach Operators
    Redline: Ph: 1300 360 000
    Greyhound Pioneer: 132 030

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