Tasmania

Nant Distillary and the historic town of Ross

We are getting close to the end of our wonderful trip around Tasmania. We have found many spots we will go back to for a week or two, and many spots we have missed, to visit at a later date.

Yesterday, on our way down from the highlands, we visited Nant Distillery. Their “Liquid Gold” quality truly captures the essence of the unique Tasmanian highlands from which it was created. Nant Distillery produces Australia’s only Highland Single Malt Whisky on the historic Nant Estate (circa 1821) in the central highlands of Tasmania, near Bothwell.The whisky is made from 100% Tasmanian brewer’s barley and water sourced from the central highland lakes from the River Clyde. Whisky distilleries, like the popular cool climate wines produced in Tasmania, are becoming famous for their top quality. Lark is another excellent distillery based in Hobart which we enjoy.

We are spending a couple of days in Ross, one of Mal’s favourite little towns. Ross is a historic town in the Midlands of Tasmania. On the Macquarie River, Ross is located 78 km south of Launceston and 117 km north of Hobart. The town is listed on the Register of the National Estate and is noted for its historic bridge, original sandstone buildings and convict history. It is stunning. We have spent today walking the Ross Heritage trail, visiting the many heritage buildings. We even went shopping, and will now need to come back next week, as the church pew we bought will not fit in the car !!!! Mind you, we would love to buy the Church for sale in nearby Campbell Town, but commonsense prevails.

Inside the distillery
Inside the distillery

 

One of the beautiful buildings on the Nant Distillery property
One of the beautiful buildings on the Nant Distillery property
The Ross Bridge, designed by John Lee Archer, possibly the most beautiful of its kind left in the world. The detail of its 186 carvings by convict stonemasons was deemed of such high quality that it won the men a free pardon.
The Ross Bridge, designed by John Lee Archer, possibly the most beautiful of its kind left in the world. The detail of its 186 carvings by convict stonemasons was deemed of such high quality that it won the men a free pardon.
Ross
Ross
Ross Bakery
Ross Bakery… great sour dough bread and scallop pies
Reflections at Ross
Reflections at Ross… Ross Bridge – I love this photo
Ross Female Factory Site, built in the early 1840's, incarcerated female convicts from 1847 to 1854. It was one of four female factories established in Tasmania.
Ross Female Factory Site, built in the early 1840’s, incarcerated female convicts from 1847 to 1854. It was one of four female factories established in Tasmania.

 

One of the many stunning churches in Ross
One of the many stunning churches in Ross
The church For Sale in Campbell Town for $350,000. There is another stone building also attached to the property not shown in this photo.... Mal would join them both together with a glass structure, and is already drawing it up in his mind. No, we won't go there !!!!!
The church For Sale in Campbell Town for $350,000. There is another stone building also attached to the property not shown in this photo…. Mal would join them both together with a glass structure, and is already drawing it up in his mind. No, we won’t go there !!!!!
One of the beautiful windows, all in excellent condition, in Mal's (??) church for sale in Campbell Town.
One of the beautiful windows, all in excellent condition, in Mal’s (??) church for sale in Campbell Town.