Highland Road is historically significant as the first main road north from Hobart. It played a crucial role in connecting Hobart with Launceston and was used by early settlers and mail carriers.
Our thanks to Dr Alistair Reed of QMaps Pty Ltd who has very kindly provided us with maps overlaying the route of the old Highland Road on modern maps. Alistair wishes to acknowledge Tasmanian Archives as a great resource.
Approximate position of Highland Road viewed from Giblin Street.
Copy of the original map of Highland Road
Comparison maps: old and “modern”
Approximate position of the road from the junction of Strathern Street and Elphinstone Road,
crossing Benjafield Terrace
Approximate position of Highland Road, crossing Gordon Ave, Salier Cres, Ogilvie St and Giblin St.
Across Pottery Road and Pottery Creek