Perth (Tasmania)

Perth is a town of 3,233 (2021) in the Tasmanian Midlands, about south of Launceston. The town was established in 1821, making it one of the oldest towns in the Tasmanian Midlands.

By plane
may be the airport to visit Launceston, Launceston Airport is in fact closer to Perth than it is to Launceston – see Launceston for more details. If you're renting a car from the airport, use Perth Mill Road (C417) to visit the town.

By car
Perth is on the Midland Highway (Highway 1), the highway that links Brighton (an exurb of Hobart) and Launceston. The town is about 20 km south of Launceston, and the Midland Highway between Launceston and Perth is a full freeway. The highway south of Perth between Bagdad and Perth is a 2+1 road, but with a speed limit of ; some sections of the highway, however, are only two lanes with a lower speed limit, and this section is not grade-separated.

Go next

 * If you're heading north from Hobart and stopped by Perth, head on the freeway north towards Launceston.
 * If you're heading the other direction, the next town along the way is Campbell Town.