Oatlands

Oatlands is a classified historic town 117 kilometres from Launceston and 84 Kilometres from Hobart. It has the largest collection of pre-1837 buildings in Australia.

Eighty-seven such buildings are located in the main street while a total of 138 sandstone buildings are found within the town boundary. Oatlands was established as a military garrison in 1827 and buildings such as the Court House, gaol, watch house and Officer's quarters reflect this heritage.

Three restored churches are also open for inspection. Callington Mill (1837) is one of only four windmills in Australia that have survived. It closed in the 1890's
but has now been partly restored and it is hoped that the windmill wings are refixed soon.

A feature of Oatlands are the descriptive plaques on many historic features which guide the visitor on an easy walk through history.