Evandale Attractions

Evandale (pop. 850) was founded in 1829. It has been classed as a Historic Village, and the whole village is under statutory protection. It is a unique example of a complete and unspoiled Georgian settlement.

Situated on high ground above the South Esk River, it was originally called Collins Hill but was later renamed in honor of GW Evans, the first surveyor-general of Tasmania. John Kelly, father of the notorious bushranger Ned Kelly, worked here as a convict, and John Batman, founder of Melbourne, and the well-known English landscape painter John Glover lived near the town.