Westbury Silhouette Trail

The Westbury Gingerbread Cottages provide self-contained accommodation in Westbury, centrally located in Northern Tasmania. Accommodation is in six delightful colonial cottages dating from the 1850s. The Gingerbread Cottage, Old Bakehouse, Corner Cottage, Servant's Quarters, Apple Tree Cottage and The Bungalow are all decorated with period furniture and memorabilia. The cottages range from one to three bedrooms. They all have fully equipped kitchens and can be supplied with provisions for a hearty breakfast. At the end of your day enjoy a quiet evening in front of your cosy gas log fire, or dine out at a local restaurant. Wander through the quaint village of Westbury, established in the 1820s as a garrison town. Visit the Village Green, Westbury Maze and Pearn's world-famous Steam World. Spend an afternoon visiting the Tamar Valley wineries or book a Tamar Riverboat cruise. Head along the coast to the beaches of Devonport or take a tour through the Mole Creek Caves. Westbury is an easy 20-minute drive from Launceston (35 kilometres).

This is a hosted stay through Hipcamp, below is the information provided by the Host regarding their offering. Located just 30 minutes drive from Launceston, Harveydale offers a camping experience with basic amenities where you can bring your pet dog, and horse too! The site offers a toilet and basic kitchen amenities with dispersed camping so you can choose where to set up your tent or park your campervan. Folks holidaying with horses should bring all equipment to ensure your horse is kept safe. Please let your host know if you would like to purchase horse feed.  The nearby village of Westbury is a quaint and beautiful place with a distinct English charm. The greater region has much to offer including trout fishing, the Christmas Hills Raspberry Farm, Ashgrove Cheeses, Tamar Valley vineyards and good hikes in national parks. Cradle Mountain and the National Park are a must-see.

Enjoy the luxury and charm of the 1840s farmhouse which sits on a 160-acre working farm. Pull on your gumboots and explore the farm. Feed the chooks, goats, horses and sheep, pick fruit and vegetables, say hello to the cows, or pack a picnic. If you're feeling physical, grab a tennis racquet and have a hit on the tennis court, a shot of basketball or hop on a bike. At the end of the day, toast marshmallows on the fire pit, and watch the sunset. A spacious lounge to sit around the woodfire and enjoy a game from the games cupboard or a book from the extensive library. The dining room has an 8-seater extension table, or there is casual seating in the large kitchen area. A table tennis table sits beside a large open fire place – a great place to keep warm of a night! Enjoy a breakfast of toast, jams, cereal & hot drinks. Thornby Farm offers accommodation for seven people, with three bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a separate toilet. Bedroom 1 has a queen bed, bedroom 2 has a queen and a single bed, and bedroom 3 has two single beds. A porta cot is available upon request. Thornby Farm is located 30 minutes from both Launceston and Devonport. It is a base to explore the Meander Valley region.