Oatlands

Only one hour north a Hobart, or 90 minutes south of Launceston, Oatlands has an almost untouched Georgian townscape. We drove through on our way to Bruny Island from Ross early in the morning, so not much was open. After getting our morning coffee, we walked along the main street admiring the old sandstone buildings and taking some photos.

Many old buildings have been re-purposed into cafes, restaurants, galleries, and gift shops, so they are maintained in good condition. The main reason we stopped was the Callington Mill, built in 1837 and still operating. As the only windmill of its type still operating in the southern hemisphere, it attracts visitors from all over Australia.

This was a quick stop to see some of the old buildings and the mill. With 138 sandstone buildings in town, we would have stayed longer to see more, but had to be on Bruny Island later that day. Being able to see the mill was great and was where we spent most of our time. If you are travelling with children, a playground next to the mill is a good place to let them run around.

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