Festival of Roses 2026

Wake up at World Heritage. Sleep in convict-built cottages from the 1840s. Woolmers Estate is a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Longford, Tasmania. Six self-contained cottages range from one to three bedrooms, accommodating two to six guests. Four Free Settlers Cottages work well for couples and friends, with interconnecting doors for larger groups. Wood-burning heaters, electric heating, and self-contained kitchens in every cottage. Arrive to a Devonshire tea, then watch the long Tasmanian evening light set behind our heritage buildings from your cottage verandah, the grounds quiet once the day's visitors have gone. Come morning, wander our expansive rose garden, home to 3,000 roses, while their scent is at its strongest. A complimentary continental breakfast is then waiting for you in the Servants' Kitchen before the day begins. Your Stay includes: Continental breakfast General Admission & after-hours access to Woolmers Estate Complimentary tea and scones from 4pm In the Servants Kitchen Free Parking Overnight guests have the estate to themselves. Experience the UNESCO World Heritage Site the way no day visitor can. Located just 20 minutes from Launceston and 17 minutes from Launceston Airport, right off the Heritage Highway.

Stay at Brickendon Estate, Australia's only privately owned World Heritage-listed convict site, and experience life on a working farm that has been continuously operated for over 200 years. A collection of self-contained historic and farm cottages offers guests a choice between traditional colonial accommodation and relaxed countryside stays. The Coachman's, Gardener's and Old Farm cottages sit within established gardens and feature original character details alongside modern comforts, including open fires, deep baths and heated bathroom floors. Pumpkin, Sweetcorn and Pea in a Pod are farm cottages set among open paddocks, built from recycled materials and designed for a more casual farm stay experience, with wood heaters keeping them warm through Tasmania's cooler months. All cottages are fully self-contained with kitchen facilities, quality linen, electric heating and electric blankets. Hearty continental breakfast provisions are included. A stay at Brickendon is more than accommodation. Guests can explore the 1820s convict-built farm village, wander heritage gardens, join daily animal feeding, and walk the river track to neighbouring Woolmers Estate. Located 20 minutes from Launceston and 15 minutes from Launceston Airport, Brickendon is dog-friendly, with selected cottages welcoming pets by arrangement.

This charming former coaching inn, built-in in 1860, is now a luxury bed and breakfast in the historic village of Longford, Northern Tasmania. Only fifteen minutes from Launceston airport, The Racecourse Inn is an ideal base for touring Northern Tasmania and the Tamar Valley Wine Route. The tastefully restored Inn exudes a historic ambiance, with climbing roses covering the convict-made bricks, and five spacious en-suite rooms. All guest rooms feature double glazing, with reverse-cycle air conditioning in the three upstairs rooms. The downstairs Standard Queen and Deluxe Spa rooms both feature 12-foot ceilings. Your tariff includes a fully cooked Tasmanian gourmet breakfast featuring fresh produce from our orchard and kitchen garden. This fully licenced inn offers a cosy dining room with a wood fire and features one of only four barrel-vaulted ceilings in Tasmania. The Racecourse Inn is a five-minute drive from UNESCO World Heritage-listed Woolmers Estate and Brickendon Farm, and the stunning National Rose Garden at Woolmers. Stroll Longford's wide streets and admire the fine colonial architecture, visit antique and collectibles stores or fly fish for trout.