Motorhome Mission Down the Heritage Highway

The run from Launceston in the north down to Hobart in the south of Tasmania is a brief two hour affair down the Midland Highway if done without stopping. This is an impossibility for campervan travellers though- our exploratory minds and our lust for new sights and sounds just cannot fathom a drive down the centre of Tasmania without gleaning some kind of appreciation for the scenery we are passing through. And so we stop and we look and we take it all in - and it is harder to find a deeper sense of satisfaction than the one instilled in us by this drive known as the 'Heritage Highway'. The expansive valley it passes through is a tapestry of fields, quaint historical settlements and crisp, clear rivers; slowly knitted together over time and presented to you in its present form to explore, enjoy and file under 'exceptionally beautiful' in your scrapbook of campervan travels.

Heading south from Launceston the first stop-worthy village is reached after just 20 kilometres- Evandale. A strong theme of this drive is the heritage classified, Georgian-style buildings that dominate the settlements you will drive through, and in this department Evandale is an exemplary starting point. There are over 38 gracious buildings in the town, many of them on the tree-lined main street. A half day in the town is a good time period to appreciate the diversity of heritage it contains, and will also give you the opportunity to take a stroll down the banks of the South Esk River. If you happen to be in town on a Sunday then you will be fortunate enough to experience the Evandale Markets, a great place to pick up a souvenir and some local fare.