DESTINATION: DeloraineDeloraine 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 AttractionsDeloraine 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.
latest storiesDeloraine – Shows and Celebrationsquamby | 2008-03-24 | At different times of the year we have different Festivals in northern Tasmania. | read more Deloraine – Gateway to Cradle Mountain and Surroundsquamby | 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 - Activitiesquamby | 2008-03-24 | Things to see and do around Deloraine, Tasmania | read more Deloraine – Landscapes and Bushwalksquamby | 2008-03-24 | 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 top storiesDeloraine – A Cultural Experiencequamby | 2008-03-24 | There are several galleries with paintings, photographs, woodwork, glasswork and antiques in Deloraine, Tasmania. | read more Deloraine - Activitiesquamby | 2008-03-24 | Things to see and do around Deloraine, Tasmania | read more Deloraine Stays and Cafesquamby | 2008-08-13 | Deloraine, a lovely quaint town of 2500 people, established around 1830's. It has some magnificent old buildings with a lot of history attached to them. The picturesque Meander River flows around the outskirt of the town, as you drive past you may see the enthusiastic fishermen trying their luck with catching rainbow or brown trout. | read more Deloraine – Landscapes and Bushwalksquamby | 2008-03-24 | 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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editors picksDeloraine - Activitiesquamby | 2008-03-24 | Things to see and do around Deloraine, Tasmania | read more Deloraine – Landscapes and Bushwalksquamby | 2008-03-24 | 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 Deloraine – A Cultural Experiencequamby | 2008-03-24 | There are several galleries with paintings, photographs, woodwork, glasswork and antiques in Deloraine, Tasmania. | read more Deloraine Stays and Cafesquamby | 2008-08-13 | Deloraine, a lovely quaint town of 2500 people, established around 1830's. It has some magnificent old buildings with a lot of history attached to them. The picturesque Meander River flows around the outskirt of the town, as you drive past you may see the enthusiastic fishermen trying their luck with catching rainbow or brown trout. | read more |
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