Deloraine – Landscapes and Bushwalks
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.
The terrain varies from flat to gently undulating; it is beautifully framed by the Great Western Tiers known by the Aboriginal name of Kooparoona Niara meaning "Mountains of the Spirits". The Quamby Bluff is the foremost mountain and also the most dominant. There are many things to do in the Great Western Tiers.
There is Bushwalking from ½ hour easy walks, to walks that last up to 3 days:
• Banks of the Meander River 30 min walk;
• Historical Deloraine walk, starts at the Information Centre;
• Liffey Falls approx. ½ hour walk;
• Trapper's Hut approx. 1-hour return;
• Devil's Gullet Lookout approx. 20min return. (Allow 45min drive each way);
• Marakoopa Fern Glade approx. 20min return;
• The Alum Cliffs Approx. 40min return. ( Please take care especially with children, when nearing the end of this track, as a barrier does not protect the cliffs. );
• Meander Falls 6 hr return;
• Quamby Bluff approx 6 hr. walk and
• Lake Rowallen & start of Walls of Jerusalem Walk is an overnight Adventure of 2 to 3 Days.
For longer walks Safety Guidelines must be followed and should only be attempted by experienced walkers, as weather conditions can change rapidly, even in summer. Always report your Departure, Destination and Return to a responsible person.
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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.