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Only 34 km
from Launceston, is the historic town of Westbury renown
for it’s English country character, unique Village Green
and hawthorn hedge rows. Laid out in 1828 by Lt Governor
Arthur, who believed Westbury would develop into the
main gateway to Tasmania’s North West, it was initially
occupied with soldiers and convicts. Westbury flourished
during the coaching era and continued on with the
arrival of the Western Railway in 1871, but it never
reached it’s planned potential. Some of the many
attractions include the National Trust property the
‘White House’, a 1840s building containing antiques such
as cycles, horseless carriages and 17th century oak
furniture and toy museum.The district of Westbury is
also where one of Tasmania’s most famous woodcarvers Mrs
C A ‘Nellie’ Payne lived. Some of her best carvings are
to be found in St Andrews Church, that includes the
‘Seven Sisters’ chancel screen, the pulpit and lectern.
Additional attractions include a steam museum with
reputedly the largest collection of steam driven
engines in the southern hemisphere. You should also
take the time to visit Quamby Bluff and Liffey Falls,
Pearn’s Steam World and The Maze.
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Meander Valley Parish Holy Trinity Church
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Westbury
Maze & Tea Room 
