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Deloraine | Tasmania

Deloraine Deloraine is a rich agricultural centre nestling in a valley encircled by Quamby Bluff and the Western Tiers and renowned for its stunning scenery. Artists and craftspeople are attracted to the district.

Main Attractions

Deloraine Folk Museum is housed in an old coaching inn (circa 1860). There are many other buildings of historic interest, including the attractive 1853 colonial building that is now Bowerbank Mill Gallery. The impressive Yarns Artwork in Silk, created by more than 300 people and depicting the area's history, hangs in the Community Complex in Alveston Dr.

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At Elizabeth Town, 10km NW, English-style cheeses can be sampled at Ashgrove Farm and raspberry products at Christmas Hills Raspberry Farm. A honey factory, Trowunna Wildlife Park and Mole Creek Caves (including the glow-worm filled Marakoopa Cave and King Solomon's Cave) are among the attractions around Mole Creek, 20km west. There are many pretty waterfalls in the district, including Lobster Falls (15km west), Westmoreland Falls (10km SW), Montana Falls (9km SW), Meander Falls in Meander Forest Reserve (22km SW) and Liffey Falls (29km south). A scenic drive south through Golden Valley to the Central Highlands leads to Great Lake, where the trout fishing is excellent.

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Deloraine – Shows and Celebrations

quamby | 2008-03-24 | At different times of the year we have different Festivals in northern Tasmania. | read more

Deloraine – Gateway to Cradle Mountain and Surrounds

quamby | 2008-03-24 | Still with Deloraine as your base stay, it is only one-hour drive to my favourite spot Great Lake, what a good spot for fishing or a picnic. Cradle Mountain is only 1&1/2 to 2 hr. away, on the way back you can visit Sheffield the town of murals. | read more

Deloraine - Activities

quamby | 2008-03-24 | Things to see and do around Deloraine, Tasmania | read more

Deloraine – Landscapes and Bushwalks

quamby | 2008-09-12 | The region around Deloraine is fertile pasture used by dairy farmers. In spring you can see the beautiful colours of the cultivated poppies in bloom contributing to the growth of the area, also the crops of potatoes, onions, and carrots are significant for the economy of the district. However, large tracts of land are still natural forest, or timber plantations of Eucalypts or Pines, which complements the landscape. | read more

 

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Copyright 2007, by the Contributing Authors. Cite/attribute Resource. cmsadmin. (2005, May 20). Deloraine. Retrieved May 18, 2012, from Plan Book Travel Australia Web site: http://www.planbooktravel.com.au/australia/tas/deloraine. This work is licensed under a Universal Publishers. Universal Publishers

Region: Central North and Cradle Mountain

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From the city of Devonport, port of the Spirit of Tasmania, to the rugged country towards Cradle Mountain, the Central North and Cradle Mountain region is of interest and variety - charming towns and historic buildings, beaches, forests and craggy peaks. more

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Deloraine Folk Museum, 98 Emu Bay Rd, Ph: (03) 6362 3471

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Quamby Pines Chalet B & B

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