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Meet the volunteers — Image credit: Kentish Council

Historical Sites and Heritage Locations

Sheffield Museum

Displays include everyday house and farm items back to the 1800s. The world's first coin-operated petrol pump and significant artifacts including the Weindorfer collection, to name a few. The collection is 99.9% from the Kentish district. Kentish Museum offers a genealogy service that enables visitors the opportunity to trace their family history. There is a small hourly fee for this service. Visitors are surprised to find out information they were unaware of. Perhaps a convict they had not been told about or a brother or sister that may have died young. Many hundreds of descendants from our early pioneers have come from all over the world to find pieces of their family puzzles. The first change-giving automatic petrol pump ever to be invented takes pride of place in the Kentish Museum because the inventor came from Sheffield. The intriguing story of how this machine came onto the world stage is one of missed opportunity. The Goliath Portland Cement Company at Railton started its journey in the 1920s. Throughout its history, the company has produced the highest quality cement available in the world. This cement has been used in both large and small building projects within Australia, including the Sydney Harbour Bridge. Historical machinery from the Goliath Portland Cement Company can be found at the Museum.

Sheffield TAS

0.3 km away

Albert Gallery

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Working Art Space

The Working Art Space is used as an art workshop and gallery by artists from Working Art Space. (WASS) It is located at 5-6 High Street Sheffield. It is adjacent to King George V Park and is a thriving hub of local arts-related activity. The workshop is housed in a heritage-listed former drill hall built-in 1912 for the 22nd Light Horse Company. The interior of the building has been adapted as an arts-based workshop and part-time gallery where you can enrol in one of the regularly held workshops. If you take the self-guided audio tour of Sheffield's murals, which can be arranged through the Sheffield Visitor Information Centre, you will eventually find yourself at the Albert Gallery because it boasts its own mural with a fitting theme - an old man reminiscing on his youth as a Light Horseman. You can access the gallery by road or by strolling along the Mosaic Pathway, created by WASS members, which crosses King George V Park.

Sheffield TAS

0.6 km away

Sheffield Art Gallery — Image credit: Working Art Space Sheffield

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Sheffield Art Gallery

Sheffield Art Gallery is the primary gallery operated by Working Art Space Sheffield (WASS) The gallery is located inside the Sheffield Arts Centre building at 6 Pioneer Crescent in the famous northwest Tasmanian town of Sheffield. Sheffield is known as the Town of Murals and is also often referred to as "Tasmania's Outdoor Art Gallery". It is understandably both a magnet and a hub for local artists. The gallery is situated close to the Sheffield Visitor Information Centre at 5 Pioneer Crescent. In this gallery, you will find a wide variety of arts and crafts created by local artists. These works include paintings, photography, jewellery, textiles, sculptures and a variety of other hand-crafted works of art. Entry is free and the items on display are available for purchase. Pick up a Mosaic Pathway brochure from the Information centre or the Pioneer Gallery and stroll along the pathway which crosses historic King George V Park to the Working Art Space workshop operated by Working Art Space Sheffield. The mosaic pathway begins behind the main car park in town and winds its way through the park to the Working Art Space.

Sheffield TAS

0.6 km away

An International Mural Fest entrant paints her mural during the annual competition. — Image credit: Kentish Council

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Mural Park

The epicentre of the annual International Mural Fest, and with the stunning backdrop of Mt Roland, this park houses the murals of the nine finalists from the recent year's competition. Artists from around the world create their art in Mural Park and the Wall of Fame showcases the winning murals from previous competitions. Each year the murals must follow a theme derived from the winning entry in a poetry competition held as part of the International Mural Fest. Mural Park is open year-round and entry is free. Mural Park is located between the Sheffield Visitor Information Center and Sheffield Arts Centre and is featured on the Kentish Council Mural Walking Tour.

Sheffield TAS

0.6 km away

Section of the Pathway

Parks and Gardens

Mosaic Pathway (WASS)

The Mosaic Pathway was created by members of Working Art Space Sheffield (WASS) and features mosaics of Tasmanian flora and fauna. The pathway starts at the car park in the centre of town and crosses historic King George V Park. It also features the names of the 318 Sheffield Pioneers still buried in the park engraved in bricks along the pathway. The Working Art Space workshop sits at the end of this pathway on Albert Street. Brochures describing the pathway are available at the Sheffield Information Centre at 5 Pioneer Crescent, and the Sheffield Art Gallery at 6 Pioneer Crescent. It is definitely worth a visit

Sheffield TAS

0.6 km away

Fishing in the Forth River — Image credit: Kentish Council

Sports and Recreation Facilities

Fishing in Kentish

Central to iconic trout waters lakes Barrington, Cethana, Paloona, Rowallan, Parangana, and Mackenzie and nestled between the river fishing meccas of the Mersey, Forth, Don, Wilmot and Dasher rivers, picturesque Sheffield is the place to get your day trip or multi-day fishing and camping supplies. Book cost effective, cosy accommodation in one of the region’s B & Bs or self-contained cottages. Information, guided tours and accommodation bookings at Kentish Fishing licenses are required to fish in inland waters and can be purchased from Service Tasmania in Sheffield. Pick up an Inland Fisheries brochure from the Visitor Information Centre at 5 Pioneer Crescent, Sheffield. Please contact the visitor information centre or our website for further information.

Sheffield TAS

0.6 km away

Celebrate your climb! — Image credit: Kentish Council

Natural Attractions

Mount Roland

Mount Roland stands at 1233 metres above sea level and provides a stunning backdrop to the Kentish Municipality. The walk takes in the plains and plateau leading to the summit of the peak and there are two tracks to the summit. The first - not recommended - the Mt Roland via Kings Road (Face Track), starts from Kings Road, Claude Road Village off the C136 and turns into a steep mountain climb. This track is not recommended as it is potentially dangerous, steep and awkward. Walking time takes from three to five hours return. The second - and preferred - walking track starts at Gowrie Park Village on O'Neill's Road off the C136 Walking time takes from four to six hours return. This is the easiest track to walk to the summit as it has a moderate incline. The trig point at the top of the summit provides spectacular 360 degree views to Bass Strait, Cradle Mountain and Barn Bluff.

Sheffield TAS

0.6 km away

Redwater Creek Railway

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Redwater Creek Railway

Redwater Creek Steam and Heritage Society operates steam train rides at the Sheffield Steam and Heritage Centre in Sheffield. Every month on the first full weekend. Experience rail travel from yesteryear to the original restored Sheffield railway station. A restored Krauss steam loco pulling rebuilt heritage carriages runs every half hour from 1100 until 1600 on Saturday and Sunday. While there you can also take a look at the vintage machinery, there is usually someone to take you through the shed and answer questions. On the weekends they're open, and the Model Railway is open too - take the kids to watch the little trains go around the lovely layout the model club members have created. A Miniature Railway also operates subject to the weather and the availability of the train crew. Redwater Creek Railway's Coffee Shop has a Tasmanian Barrel wood heater keeping everyone nice and cosy in the winter. You can order a hot chocolate or freshly brewed coffee, take it on the train with you, or sit for a while in our cafe to drink it and have a chat. Private events such as weddings, birthdays and group visits can be accommodated by arrangement.

Sheffield TAS

0.6 km away

Kimberleys Lookout — Image credit: Kentish Council

Natural Attractions

Kimberleys Lookout

A 90 minute return walk with medium gradients (short stretches are steep), it provides stunning 360 degree views of the rolling agricultural hills of Kentish with a backdrop of Mt Roland, Cradle Mountain, the Great Western Tiers to the south and much of Tasmania's northern coastline to the north plus some dramatic valleys. Access to this walk is via High Street, which becomes Nook Road as it leaves the Sheffield township. The turn-off to the car park is next to the golf course, about two kilometres north from town.

Nook TAS

6.1 km away

Stoodley Forest Walk — Image credit: Tassie Trails

Natural Attractions

Stoodley Forest Walk and Arboretum

Easy: 1 hour loop An easy walk through an arboretum established by the early forestry industry and partly follows the Railton-Roland train line which closed in 1957 and had a station at Stoodley. It is also the site of one of the region's first sawmills – built in 1854 on nearby Red Water Creek. The original wooden water trough, from the early 1900s, was a regular stopping place for horses and riders and for traction engines to top up their boilers. Access is via the B14, 5.5 km south of Railton or 5 km east of Sheffield.

Stoodley TAS

7.2 km away

Sykes Sanctuary statue

Natural Attractions

Sykes Sanctuary

English World War 1 engineer Norman Sykes bought 15 hectares of land near Railton to get away from people and because he felt nature was good for the soul. While he was an eccentric hermit, he was famous in Railton as he was often seen riding his bicycle to town for supplies. Suddenly, in 1977, he loaded all his belongings into a pram, bequeathed his land to the Kentish Council to keep in trust for all the people of Railton and visitors to enjoy, then moved to Melbourne, never to be seen by Railton residents again. Mr Sykes left his property for nature conservation and so people could enjoy the peace, tranquillity and serenity. On the site, his son, Ian, constructed two fascinating monuments with mathematical equations said to explain the origins of the universe and spirituality, using ancient theories from Pythagoras, Confucius, the Sumerian Oannes, the Indian Kapila, the Egyptian Imhotep, the Chinese Fu Shi, and spiritual leader Buddha. Today Sykes Sanctuary is a spiritual and intriguing site where visitors can quietly sit and listen to birdsong, see wildlife in their natural environs and reflect on life, the Universe and everything.

Railton TAS

8.2 km away

Dasher Falls — Image credit: Waterfalls of Tasmania

Natural Attractions

Dasher Falls

Easy when viewing from below or moderate but steep climbs to top: 25 minutes return. Consisting of three tiers with good views of the falls from the cliff top. The walk is unfenced and next to a ravine so is unsuitable for small children. Care is also needed on the final section, at the base of the falls, as it is very slippery when wet. From Sheffield take the B14 towards Railton and turn right onto the C156. Park on Bridle Track Road about 150 metres north of the Lower Beulah turn off. Follow tags, pink then blue, north-west inside bush along the cliff edge.

Lower Beulah TAS

8.2 km away

Goliath Park — Image credit: Michelle Dutton

Parks and Gardens

Goliath Park

Goliath Park is located on the corner of Giblin Street and Ennis Avenue, Railton. There is a playground and a basketball court. There are BBQs in the park with cover and seating available. There is an amenities block which has showers and toilets as well as a bike wash station. Warm up on the pump track before access the many trails of the Wild Mersey Mountain Bike Trails.

Railton TAS

8.4 km away

Epic Views, Epic Trails — Image credit: Wild Mersey

Natural Attractions

Wild Mersey Mountain Bike Trails

Venture into the wilderness, take on the peaks and roll the Mersey River flats in what will ultimately be 100 plus kilometres of mixed-landscape riding perfectly geared for multi-day exploring. Serious switchbacks are rewarded with epic views and descents linked to flowy tracks to inspire the next generation of adventure riders. The Wild Mersey is Tasmania's next must-ride mountain bike network, with over 70 km of fresh trails. Trailheads located in Latrobe, Railton, and Sheffield Tasmania.

Railton TAS

8.8 km away

Lake Barrington is a great place for fishing, boating and camping

Natural Attractions

Lake Barrington

Lake Barrington is a designated "big fish" water, stocked by the Inland Fisheries Service with king size fish for anglers. Permits are required for fishing in inland waters in Tasmania. Lake Barrington is also ideal for water-based activities such as swimming, rowing, water skiing, power boating and canoeing. It features camping sites, picnic areas with sheltered tables, BBQs and toilets. A kiosk operates on weekends in summer and during major sporting events. No water activity is permitted within the boundaries of the international rowing course, towards the southern end of the lake. . This is a great place to get away from it and immerse yourself in Tassie's wilderness, just 15 minutes from Sheffield.

Wilmot TAS

10 km away

Cody the Truffledog in the truffiere

Agritourism

The Truffledore

The Truffledore is a boutique truffle farm in Northwest Tasmania. We grow Australian Black Winter Truffles which are harvested during June, July, and August. During this period we offer small group Hunt & Harvest tours, which are a four-hour experience that includes a tour of the truffiere with our harvester and truffle dog to see firsthand how we find and harvest our black truffles, followed by a four-course lunch lavished with fresh truffle! You'll never forget the excitement of your first truffle hunt, discovering these black treasures in the soil, and the aroma of fresh truffles wafting through the air as you sit down for your four-course truffle meal! We also offer farm stay bed and breakfast accommodation in our two self-contained cottages. Experience life on our truffle farm, meet the animals, enjoy the beautiful scenery, unwind in the country tranquillity and enjoy sumptuous country-style breakfasts!

Lower Barrington TAS

11 km away

Birdseye view of Tasmazia

Amusement and Theme Parks

Tasmazia and The Village of Lower Crackpot

Discover the magical world of Tasmazia and the Village of Lower Crackpot, offering fun and laughter for the whole family, including kids from the ages of 1 – 101! Located on route to Cradle Mountain, near the Lake Barrington Rowing Course, just 15 km south of Sheffield (Town of Murals) or 40 km south of Devonport (the home of the Spirit of Tasmania) in Tasmania's North West. Tasmazia is one of the world’s largest maze complexes with eight mazes to explore, including four mature botanical mazes, planted in viburnum or Chinese honeysuckle. Tasmazia prides itself on being politically incorrect and there are humorous quotes and surprises to be found throughout the complex. You can wander the amazing Village of Lower Crackpot, built to 1/5th scale, with each building having a unique Tasmanian story, or find the embassy of your fore-bares in Embassy Gardens where over 40 countries are represented. The complex also includes The Three Bears Cottage, Cubby Town, lookouts and a field of 10,000 lavender plants (peak flowering in January). There’s a gift shop selling Tasmanian honey and lavender products as well as souvenirs, puzzles, Crackpot products and treats. No visit is complete without a visit to the cafe. Visitors of all ages will enjoy a truly memorable experience while experiencing our nature therapy of fresh air, exercise, and then a good night sleep.

Promised Land TAS

12 km away

The Wilmot Heritage Museum — Image credit: Kentish Council

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Wilmot Heritage Museum

This historic collection displays original items of significance sourced from the pioneering days of Wilmot and surrounding areas. View original items used in timber harvesting, farming, dairying, butter and cheese manufacture, mining, historic household items; social history of balls, entertainment, churches, men's and women's clubs, champion sportsmen and women, family history, historic documents, records and photographs.

Wilmot TAS

13 km away

O'Neill's Creek

Natural Attractions

O'Neills Creek picnic reserve

O'Neill's Creek Nature Trail is an easy 15-minute walk (approximately 700 metres to O'Neill's Road) and leads to the start of the Mt Roland Regional Reserve walking tracks. Spectacular Mt Roland forms the backdrop to the Mt Roland Regional Reserve east of O'Neill's Creek Picnic Reserve. You will find White Gum eucalypts, Blackwood trees, Browntop Stringybarks, Myrtle trees, Sassafras trees, Dogwood trees and fern glades. . O'Neill's Creek is host to the iridescent dragonfly, frogs, yabbies, freshwater crayfish and platypus. There is logging evidence from a bygone era. You may encounter tree stumps with notches cut out of them for holding boards that were used for axemen or sawyers to stand on whilst felling trees. Bullock teams or draught horses were used to skid out the logs. Next to the creek and rodeo ground, this pretty forest reserve has places for vans for short stays (2 nights maximum), BBQ facilities, and shelter with tables and benches. The neighbouring Gowrie Park Wilderness Village has cabins and powered van sites for longer stays. You can access the trail from the C136 at the O'Neill's Creek Picnic Reserve, 16 km (5 minutes' drive) south-west of Sheffield.

Gowrie Park TAS

13 km away

LBIRC

Natural Attractions

Lake Barrington International Rowing Course

Lake Barrington International Rowing Course is a premier destination for water sports and competitive events, located in north west Tasmania. Designed to international standards, the course gained global recognition when it hosted the 1990 World Rowing Championships. Since then, it has continued to welcome prestigious events, including the annual Tasmanian Independent Schools Head of the River regatta and multiple Australian Rowing Championships since 1984. Set against the stunning backdrop of Lake Barrington, this world-class facility provides a top-tier venue for rowing, kayaking, and other water sports. The lake's tranquil waters and purpose-built infrastructure create ideal conditions for athletes and spectators alike. Accessible through Kentish Park and Lake Barrington Park, the venue is not only a centre for competition but also a hub for recreational activities, including fishing, camping, and picnicking. Situated near Sheffield and Wilmot, the rowing course is a significant part of Tasmania's sporting heritage, attracting visitors from around the globe. Whether for elite competition or leisure, the Lake Barrington International Rowing Course stands as a testament to the region's dedication to excellence in water sports.

Staverton TAS

13 km away

Mt Van Dyke — Image credit: tasmanianortwest.com

Natural Attractions

Mt Van Dyke

For fit walkers: three to five hours return or a circuit. Similar 360 degree panoramic views to those from Mt Roland and Mt Claude. Follow the main Mt Roland walk and turn right after 700 metres for a steep 45 minute climb through the forest, before taking a left turn at the intersection. The track climbs very steeply with a few awkward sections for about 30 minutes before entering the alpine area above the trees. The summit, a small rise covered with boulders, is to the right via a 10 minute walk off the main track. Return to the car park by the same route or, for the circuit, keep walking north on the main track for about 30 minutes to a platform, where the track to the left leads to the car park.

Gowrie Park TAS

13 km away

Wilmot Novelty Letterbox Trail

Landmarks and Buildings

Wilmot Novelty Letterbox Trail

Wilmot is known as the Valley of Views for its spectacular panoramas of Tasmania’s northern mountains, behind a foreground featuring Lake Barrington flanked by fertile farmland. But what gets everybody talking is the Novelty Letterbox Trail. About 80 letterboxes stretched over 25 km, from Gentle Annie Hill to Moina, including such bizarre constructions as a bomb, a skeleton on a bicycle, cows, cars, motorcycles, planes and a whisky still are book-ended by a Dalek at the northern entrance of the trail and the Tardis at the southern end. Wilmot is a scenic route for travellers to Cradle Mountain but has plenty of its own attractions, including Wilmot Hills Vineyard and distillery, Cragmore Farm Olive Grove, Lake Barrington (fishing, camping and watersports), Wilmot Museum and plenty of B&B accommodation. Between Wilmot and Cradle Mountain, you'll find the historic gold town of Moina, which features the Moina Tavern and Lemon Thyme Lodge, mining town ruins in the forest and three spectacular waterfalls including Bridal Veil, Champagne and No Name Falls.

Wilmot TAS

13 km away

A view from Mount Roland face track

Natural Attractions

The Three Peaks

Mount Roland Range comprises three peaks: Mount Roland (1234 m), Mt Van Dyke (1084 m) and Mt Claude (1034 m). Various paths enable walks to the summits but one track enables walkers to traverse all three. It takes about 11 hours one way. Given the length of the walk, it is recommended to walk from one car, at the Mt Claude end off Olivers Rd, and walk to another at either O’Neills Creek or Kings Rd, depending on which descent is taken off Mt Roland. Start the walk at the Mt Claude end, which is via a service road opposite the lookout on the summit of Round Mountain. Continue east and descend off Mt Van Dyke to Gowrie Park, or off Mount Roland to Kings Rd. Note, the Face Track off Mt Roland is steep and at times slippery.

Gowrie Park TAS

15 km away

Robust Finger orchid

Natural Attractions

Henry Somerset Orchid Conservation Reserve

Australia's only orchid reserve, this site is renowned for the diversity of native terrestrial orchids. Some of the orchids are listed as rare and endangered species. Some are not only endemic to the state of Tasmania, but to the local area. Take Railton Rd (B13) about five minutes' drive south from Latrobe. The walk takes approximately 30 minutes. The reserve does not have any public facilities and there are no entry fees to pay. Some 43 species have been recorded within the reserve, varying from the tall 60cm tall Hyacinth orchid Dipodium roseum, a leafless saprophyte that appears annually in early summer, to the tiny 2cm Winter Helmet orchids Corybas species. Recent taxonomic review into the Genus Caladenia by the Centre for Plant Biodiversity, Australian National Botanical Gardens in Canberra, has resulted in the discovery of a new species, Robust Finger orchid, Petalochilus tonellii, named after the reserve founder and Hon. Warden Peter Tonelli.

Latrobe TAS

15 km away

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