The streetscape, with its inn, church and shops, is very much as it was in the 19^th century, and Dysart House, now privately owned, at the southern end of town, is an exceedingly handsome mansion. The highway now bypasses the town but it is worth stopping by to explore.

The first land grant went to Anthony Fenn Kemp, after whom the town was eventually named. You can see the entrance to his property - Mount Vernon - just south of Kempton. (You can find out more about the rather notorious Anthony Fenn Kemp in the wonderful novel In Tasmania by the British novelist Nicholas Shakespeare, who spends part of each year here.)

Kempton is 49 kilometres (31 miles) north of Hobart.

For more information about Kempton's attractions, visit the Totally South website.