A rich tapestry of early Tasmanian history is encapsulated at Brickendon. Immerse yourself in the incredible story of the Archer family, Assigned convicts, Free workers and the beginnings of Australia's pastoral and agricultural industry. Brickendon is one of Tasmania's oldest farming properties, settled in 1824 by William Archer, the farm has been continuously operated and lived on by his direct descendents, now in their 7th generation.
The two Estates are regarded as the most significant rural estates in Australia having the second largest number of convict workers and still retaining a living history from early European settlement to the present day. The stunning rural landscape, magnificent heritage gardens, amazing collection of convict constructed buildings, family history and memorabilia are all to be enjoyed by our visitors and cottage guests.
The two Estates are regarded as the most significant rural estates in Australia having the second largest number of convict workers and still retaining a living history from early European settlement to the present day. The stunning rural landscape, magnificent heritage gardens, amazing collection of convict constructed buildings, family history and memorabilia are all to be enjoyed by our visitors and cottage guests.
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Brickendon Estate is one of Australia's private treasures. Hidden behind the English hedgerows is a unique experience that is rarely available to enjoy.
Accommodation in the delightful convict built historic cottages and rustic recycled farm cottages, enchanting heritage gardens with an extensive arboretum to discover, an 1820's Farm Village complete with Chapel, Blacksmith's shop, Cookhouse and amazing timber barns to explore, friendly farm animals to meet, excellent fishing along the 3km Macquarie River frontage and a fabulous country walk through the farm to Woolmers Estate.
Accommodation in the delightful convict built historic cottages and rustic recycled farm cottages, enchanting heritage gardens with an extensive arboretum to discover, an 1820's Farm Village complete with Chapel, Blacksmith's shop, Cookhouse and amazing timber barns to explore, friendly farm animals to meet, excellent fishing along the 3km Macquarie River frontage and a fabulous country walk through the farm to Woolmers Estate.
Convict heritage
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The skills and labour of assigned convict men and women were the key to the prosperity of estates like Brickendon and Woolmers and indeed to the colony of Van Diemen's Land. You may be amazed at the pettiness of crimes for which Brickendon's men and women were transported.
Unfortunately almost all had a string of similar offences behind them so when they came before the courts for yet another minor theft, the magistrate was sick of the sight of them.After conviction they often spent time in the hulks moored in the harbours and dockyards of England. Eventually they were loaded on to ships bound for the new colonies of NSW and Van Diemen's Land.
Unfortunately almost all had a string of similar offences behind them so when they came before the courts for yet another minor theft, the magistrate was sick of the sight of them.After conviction they often spent time in the hulks moored in the harbours and dockyards of England. Eventually they were loaded on to ships bound for the new colonies of NSW and Van Diemen's Land.
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Recently listed as a World Heritage Site along with Woolmers Estate, Brickendon is one of the most unique sites you will find in Australia. Built by convicts and owned by the same family since 1824, more than 20 heritage buildings to explore, magnificent gardens to wander, farm and river walks, friendly farm animals, river frontage for great fishing and all in all a great place to visit for the day or stay on for the night.
Farm village
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Are you the descendant of a convict or free settler? Did your relative come out from England or Ireland and make good, or did they suffer for their crimes? The skills and labour of assigned convict men and women were the key to the prosperity of estates like Brickendon and indeed to the colony of Van Diemen's Land.
Farm Cottages
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In our rustic farm cottages you can wake up, look out across the paddocks and enjoy the sounds of our farm animals. What a contrast from city life! Pumpkin Cottage is our delightful one bedroom Farm Cottage overlooking the lush English style countryside and only a short stroll to the Macquarie River renowned for its excellent trout fishing.
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