It has a number of superbly preserved Georgian era buildings, is close to National Trust-run Clarendon House which is considered one of the finest Georgian mansions in the country, and is the setting for the wonderfully appropriate National Penny Farthing cycling championships.
It is a place worth exploring by anyone interested in the early history of Tasmania. Evandale is located only 5 km south of Launceston Airport. It is 19 km south of Launceston and km north of Hobart. He was already famous as the man who had led the first expedition beyond the Blue Mountains in New South Wales.
It listed 38 buildings and sites of historic in the town and over 70 in the district. The most important buildings listed include:. Prince of Wales Hotel The Prince of Wales Hotel, built in , is now a prominently located antiques shop on the town's main street.
St Andrews Anglican Church and Graveyard Located at 6 High Street it is recorded in the Australian Heritage Database in the following terms: "St Andrews is essentially designed in the a Victorian Academic Gothic style in terms of detailing and proportions, however the use of cement rendered brickwork is slightly incongruous with this style.
The church is English Gothic in derivation with a nave, chancel and sanctuary, and an imposing spire a later addition placed over the entrance porch. Lancet windows are placed between butressed walls with triple panelled plate tracery windows at the west and triple lancet windows at the chancel. The church contains one stained glass window, an octagonal font claimed to have been originally located at St Davids , altar rails and timber carved pulpit.
The adjacent cemetery is surrounded by ornamental cast iron railings. By continuing to use our site you agree that you are happy for us to use cookies. These cookies will be used in accordance with our privacy policy.
It looks like you are using an outdated browser. The website may not appear as expected. Please upgrade to Edge. Evandale is one of the best preserved historic towns in Australia. Get the top things to do and where to stay. Discover a new side of Tasmania today. Its late-Georgian and early-Victorian buildings and relatively untouched streetscape offer a unique glimpse into Australia's past, with some buildings dating back to Given the rich diversity of the town, it's worth taking half a day to wander around with a good detailed local map.
A shorter visit should at least include a walk down the High Street - one of the most attractive historic main streets in Tasmania. Find out more here: Evandale Sunday Market. There a great brochure you can pick up from the Evandale Tourism Information Centre that links them all together and tells you more. The Penny Farthing must have seemed positively luxurious when it emerged in the late s with its rubber tyres. Throw youthful recklessness into the mix and the emergence of Penny Farthing racing was inevitable.
This racing tradition continues in Evandale every year on the last Saturday in February , and the Evandale Village Fair and National Penny Farthing Championship has become a mecca for bicycle enthusiasts from all over the world. Open to all ages, there are plenty of different events like sprints, relays, and even an obstacle course! Lock it in Evan! Evandale is the ideal base to explore buzzing Launceston, Tamar Valley wine country, the historic Midlands, and the Western Tiers. All get great traveller reviews and offer excellent value, no matter what your style or budget.
Check our Launceston Accommodation Guide for more recommendations. This rustic country house is full of charm. Use their fresh breakfast provisions to prepare your own farm breakfast under the weeping willows in the garden, before strolling into town for a spot of shopping and to soak up the history of Evandale.
Click here to check prices. Couples will love its quirky ambiance, and the sofa-bed option makes it a good budget option for small families. Facilities are limited though and you will need to be self-contained.
More recently? My wife and I have enjoyed many a jar of jam or mustard from the Tasmanian Gourmet Sauce Company, but to be honest I never knew they were based in Evandale. Just a 5-minute drive from Evandale, on the banks of the South Esk River. Great value eats and friendly local faces. Accommodation in Evandale is a bit cheaper than in Launceston making it an affordable stop after flying into Tasmania. And the town has plenty to offer visitors from all over the world.
The town streets are lined with well-preserved heritage buildings such as the St. It is also home to The National Penny Farthing Championship where riders of the awkwardly large front wheel-powered bikes compete for immortality. And Evandale's Sunday markets are a draw for tourists and Tasmanian's alike. Image Credit: Rob Burnett. This historic town sits on the South Esk River just 20 kilometers south of the city of Launceston. That's where you'll find affordable airport-accessible accommodations.
Evandale is a hidden gem of beautifully preserved historic buildings. Its streets are lined with late-Georgian and early-Victorian architecture which gives visitors an unspoiled glimpse into the life of Tasmania's past.
The buildings date as far back as Visitors should not miss High Street. It's one of the most beautiful streets in all of Australia with its historic buildings. You can also find a handful of historic buildings at the intersection of Russell Street and High Street. Here you'll find the Clarendon Stores built in , an antique saddler's shop from and the built Prince of Wales Hotel.
Or you can grab a detailed local map to take a longer walk through town to experience more of Evandale's rich architecture. Back in , John Glover settled near Evandale. He farmed and painted throughout his life and his works are incredibly important to the rich cultural heritage of Tasmania. Now Evandale hosts the Glover Prize in his name for outstanding landscape paintings.
Penny Farthing Bikes are obsolete, but that doesn't stop Evandale from celebrating one of the earliest forms of the bicycle. These antique bikes feature a large front wheel, tiny back wheel and no bike chain. The rider must power the giant front wheel with fixed pedals.
Evandale is only 5 kilometres away from the Launceston Airport and offers incredibly affordable accommodations. You'll find plenty of practical travellers staying in this beautiful town. It's also RV friendly so you're likely to meet caravaners exploring the island. But Evandale also draws history lovers to its incredibly well-preserved streets. The Georgian and Victorian houses are marvellous and well worth a day of exploration.
You'll find local vendors selling produce, crafts, books and homemade foodstuffs as well as pony rides for the kids.
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