Central/Midlands

The Midlands regions of Tasmania are well-known for their agricultural and heritage values, while the Central highlands region is well-known for its beautiful isolated wilderness value. Major towns in the Midlands are Oatlands, Campbell Town and Ross, while the most significant town in Central Tasmania is Bothwell.

Tasmania 's Central Highlands consists of a series of mountains and lakes in the Great Western Tiers Range. They are largely contained in the Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park. The spectacular World Heritage listed scenery and easy bushwalks around Cradle Mountain makes it Tasmania's most popular destination. Lake St Clair, gouged out of the rock by glaciers, is over 200 metres deep and is a popular fishing and camping site. The Lakes region is a trout fishing paradise, with Great Lake and Arthurs Lake being particularly popular.

Many midlands towns hold historic value as having been created as stopping points where travellers could rest and change horses between Hobart and Launceston. There are many craft shops, making midlands towns well worth a detour when travelling. Often attracting world-record bids at auction, Midlands sheep grazing properties are famous for superfine Merino wool. The Midland region also relies on its historic value to attract tourists and other travellers who are journeying between the north and south of Tasmania.

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