George Town is one of the most important historic sites in North Eastern Tasmania and can claim to be one of the earliest European settlements in Tasmania. As early as 1804 William Paterson camped on the site and by 1811 Starting at
$27 per person
George Town is one of the most important historic sites in North Eastern Tasmania and can claim to be one of the earliest European settlements in Tasmania. As early as 1804 William Paterson camped on the site and by 1811 a permanent settlement had been established by Lachlan Macquarie and named after King George III.
Facilities available
Full Cooking Facilities Microwave oven Linen available Bathroom Upgrades to private rooms available
Directions
Take the East Tamer Highway from Launceston for 60klm approx 45 mins. to George Town going through round abouts at Bell Bay and George Town. Go straight ahead at all times. Enter Low Head Rd. at the second round About and travel 3 klms to George Town Back Packers on the shore of the Tamar River.
Facilities
Internet Access, Laundry, Towels, Luggage Storage, Telephone/Fax Facilities, Travel Desk/Travel Info, Common Room, Bike Parking, BBQ Area, Free Carpark, Breakfast Not Included
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