Ross Travel Guide
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Ross is situated halfway between
Hobart and
Launceston on the Heritage Highway, and is arguably Australia's finest convict-built village. Nestled on the banks of the Macquarie River, Ross has managed to avoid the corruption of tourism and commercialism and retains its 19th century English character.
The pride of this historic town is the 1836 convict-built sandstone bridge with its intricately carved arches. Another distinctive feature is the town's main crossroads that represent the four characters of life: Temptation (Man O’Ross Hotel), Recreation (Town Hall), Salvation (Catholic Church) and Damnation (gaol, now a residence). The Ross district is famous for its superfine merino wool.
Geographic Location
80km South of Launceston, 122km North of Hobart
Population
300
Climate
Cool temperate
Summer: 9 – 23°C
Winter: 1 – 11°C
Rainfall
560mm/year