Brickendon Estate
One of Australia’s most significant convict heritage sites, continuously farmed by the Archer family since 1824.
Seven Generations, One Working Farm
Behind the English hedgerows that convicts planted over 200 years ago lies one of Australia’s most remarkable farming properties. Settled by William Archer in 1824, Brickendon has been continuously farmed by the Archer family for seven generations.
More than 20 convict-built buildings stand remarkably intact across the 465-hectare property. From the Gothic chapel to the Sussex barns, every structure tells the story of convict craftsmanship and colonial resilience. Together with Woolmers Estate, Brickendon earned its place on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
Explore heritage gardens with 180-year-old trees, meet the farm animals, walk 30km of original hawthorn hedgerows, and discover living history at your own pace.
- 20+ Buildings
- Self-guided
1820s Farm Village
More than 20 convict-built buildings stand remarkably intact. A Gothic chapel with original pews, Sussex barns with hand-hewn beams, a blacksmith’s shop still holding its original tools, a cookhouse, woolshed, smokehouse and timber pillar granary.
- Seasonal
- Open access
Heritage Gardens & Arboretum
Four hectares of heritage gardens where 180-year-old English oaks, elms and exotic species have grown across six generations of Archer family care. In spring, heritage roses that have bloomed here for over a century fill the grounds with colour.
Beyond the walls, 30km of hawthorn hedgerows planted by convict hands criss-cross the 465-hectare property.
- Feeding 10:15am
- Families welcome
Working Farm
Brickendon is not a museum — it’s a real working farm that has never stopped producing. Animals are fed daily at 10:15am, and visitors are welcome to join in.
Three kilometres of Macquarie River frontage is open for fishing. Farm walks take you through paddocks bordered by original convict-planted hedgerows
Walk the path convicts once walked
Cross the suspension bridge connecting both World Heritage properties. A self-paced journey through 200 years of convict and colonial history, following the path between Brickendon and Woolmers Estate.
Plan your day
Combined Admission
Opening Hours
Tue–Sun · Oct–Apr 9:30am–5pm · May–Sep 10am–4pm · Closed Christmas Day
Getting Here
20 minutes from Launceston · 17 minutes from Launceston Airport
Parking & Access
Free on-site parking available at both estates
Accessibility
Wheelchair access to key areas — contact us for detailed information
Tasmanian Residents
FREE entry when bringing interstate or overseas guests
What to Bring
Comfortable walking shoes, sun protection, and water for the trail