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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

0.3 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

0.5 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

1.6 km away

Mt Claude — Image credit: WordPress

Natural Attractions

Mount Claude

Two walks for fit walkers: two hours return from Olivers Road and four to six hours return from O’Neills Road. Similar 360-degree panoramic views to those from Mt Roland and Mt Van Dyke. From Claude Road village, follow Olivers Road for about four kilometres to the disused quarry. The walk starts along the gravel track and takes about 40 minutes to the transmitter towers, near the summit, where a marked track leads into a steep gully. Near the base is a right turn to the true summit. From O’Neill’s Road car park, Claude Road village (see Mt Roland walk) follow the main track for Mt Roland to the intersection, turn right and follow the track to the summit.

Gowrie Park TAS

3.6 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

5.0 km away

Lake Cethana — Image credit: Hydro Tasmania

Natural Attractions

Lake Cethana

Lake Cethana is a hidden treasure in Tasmania's northwest, offering stunning scenery, deep water for boating, and incredible trout fishing. Just upstream from Lake Barrington, this peaceful spot is perfect for anglers and water enthusiasts looking for the perfect Tassie escape! A visit to Lake Cethana isn't complete without taking in the incredible Cethana Dam. Constructed between 1967 and 1971, this 110-metre-high rockfill dam was a marvel of its time and earned a National Engineering Landmark Award in 2001. At the dam's lookout, you'll not only enjoy breathtaking views of the lake but also spot the towering penstocks that channel water to nearby Wilmot Power Station—a true showcase of hydropower ingenuity. For those wanting to stay lakeside, the Lorinna Campground on the lake's shore is ideal for self-sufficient campers seeking a quiet escape. Whether you're here for the fishing, the boating, or to marvel at one of Tasmania's engineering icons, Lake Cethana is well worth a visit. Here in Tasmania, our lakes don't just offer stunning scenery; they're also the powerhouse of our renewable energy… hydropower! Lake Cethana is a perfect example, where breathtaking views meet sustainable energy generation. To keep everyone safe, always check Hydro Tasmania's safety signs, as water conditions can change quickly! For more information on sites and visitor safety, visit the Hydro website.

Cethana TAS

5.8 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

6.1 km away

A view of Mount Roland from the summit of Bell Mountain

Natural Attractions

Bell Mountain

While you won't notice the unobtrusive Bell Mountain from afar, its location affords unparalleled 360 degree views. Look across Tasmania's Central Highlands to the south including Lake Cethana, Cradle Mountain and Barn Bluff, Mount Roland to the east and the Dial Range and Valentines Peak to the west, complemented by a beautiful vista to the north across a tapestry of agricultural farmland dissected by the Forth River Valley and Lake Barrington, to an expansive view of much of the northern Tasmanian coastline. The walk is a steep 45 minutes to the summit and only 20 minutes return. Due to the steepness of the track, the descent can be slippery so bushwalking boots or footwear with good traction is recommended. The Bell Mountain Track begins on the C132, about 5-10 minutes drive south of Wilmot.

Erriba TAS

9.2 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

10 km away

Blue Tree gallery Shipping Container in the ferns — Image credit: Blue Tree Gallery

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Blue Tree Gallery

Blue Tree Gallery is a contemporary art gallery, built from an old shipping container at Moina, with a focus on mental well-being and emotion, raising awareness for mental illness through a visual arts practice, normalising vulnerability, whilst also showcasing many artisan gifts and souvenirs all made right here in Tasmania. "Come for the Art Stay for the Coffee". Enjoy a takeaway coffee while walking through the gallery. At Blue Tree Gallery, they believe in creating a space that celebrates local artistry and fosters an environment of serenity and mindfulness. They are dedicated to providing a platform that promotes mental well-being through artistic expression and dialogue. In essence, our gallery serves as a space where individuals can connect with the powerful emotions held within art.

Moina TAS

10 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

11 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

11 km away

Bridal Veil Falls

Natural Attractions

Bridal Veil, Champagne and No Name Falls

All three falls are on one 2.5 hour return walk from Lemonthyme Lodge at Moina, on the way to Cradle Mountain. The Bridal Veil Falls cascade 20 metres into Bulls Creek. In full flow they form a rectangular curtain of water and at lower flow form a series of vertical columnar strands draping the underlying rock wall. The walk leaves Lemonthyme Lodge and at first follows a four wheel drive track past the manager’s residence, uphill. After about 40 minutes the walk levels out then descends. As the descent begins, there is a spur to Champagne falls. Continue past this point to get to Bridal Veil Falls – the track loops around to reconnect to the Champagne falls anyway. Staff at Lemonthyme Lodge ask that you register your walk with them.

Moina TAS

11 km away

Camping at Lake Gairdner — Image credit: Hydro Tasmania

Natural Attractions

Lake Gairdner

Ready for a true outdoor escape? Lake Gairdner is a picturesque haven for fishing, boating, and camping, nestled in Tasmania's North-West. Surrounded by rolling hills and tranquil forest, this peaceful spot is perfect for those seeking a slower pace and a closer connection to nature. The lake's calm waters are ideal for anglers chasing trout or simply relaxing with a line in the water. With free camping available, you can extend your adventure with the whole family – even your four-legged friends! Whether you're fishing, exploring, or unwinding, Lake Gairdner is a little slice of paradise waiting for you. Here in Tasmania, our lakes don't just offer stunning scenery; they're also the powerhouse of our renewable energy… hydropower! Lake Gairdner is a perfect example, where serenity meets sustainable energy generation. To keep everyone safe, always check Hydro Tasmania's safety signs, as water conditions can change quickly! For more information on sites and visitor safety visit our website.

Moina TAS

12 km away

Waldheim Alpine Spa - Cradle Mountain Lodge — Image credit: Tourism Tasmania

Spas and Retreats

Waldheim Alpine Spa - Cradle Mountain Lodge

Waldheim Alpine Spa is a luxury spa and treatment centre located at Cradle Mountain Lodge, one of Lonely Planet's Top 10 extraordinary places to stay in the world. It is a must-visit on a trip to Cradle Mountain. Waldheim Alpine Spa is encircled by rainforest at the edge of the exquisite World Heritage-listed Tasmanian Wilderness. Soak up views of an ancient landscape from your spa suite as you indulge in the many luxurious treatments offered. Waldheim Alpine Spa uses completely natural Australian and Tasmanian-made skin care, body care and spa products. There are four therapy rooms - including double treatment rooms for couples. Waldheim Alpine Spa also has a dedicated therapeutic retreat known as The Sanctuary. Here you can ease away the aches of a day's bushwalking, or travelling, in the steam room, sauna, hot tub and cool plunge pool, and then soak in the view as you complete your experience in the relaxation lounge. The Spa is available to guests of Cradle Mountain Lodge and casual visitors. The lodge is located in the Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park, two-and-a-half-hour drive west of Launceston (144 kilometres) and a 90-minute drive from Devonport (83 kilometres).

Cradle Mountain TAS

12 km away

Fungi growing along the Fern Glade track — Image credit: Jade Austen

Natural Attractions

Fern Glade

Fern Glade track is a short walk within Mole Creek Karst National Park in the Meander Valley. The walk starts at the Marakoopa Cave ticket office and leads to the cave entrance, following Marakoopa creek as it tumbles down the hillside from inside the cave itself. You can enjoy this walk for its own sake, or as a part of your cave experience. Just leave yourself 15 minutes before your cave tour departure time and leave your car at the ticket office carpark, rather than driving up to the cave entrance. Visitors will need a current National Parks Pass, available from the Great Western Tiers Visitor Centre or to buy a ticket for the Marakoopa Cave Tour. Time: 30 minutes return. Grade 2: Suitable for most ages. The track has a hardened or compacted surface that may have a gentle hill section or sections, and occasional steps.

Mayberry TAS

13 km away

King Solomons Cave — Image credit: Tasmania Parks and Wildlife Service

Natural Attractions

Mole Creek Karst National Park

The Mole Creek Karst National Park, features an extensive karst landscape of caves, sinkholes, gorges, streams and springs that weave their way below the surface. These amazing features form a part of the extensive Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area (TWWHA). Visitors can access two very different caves, offering contrasting underground environments to explore. Marakoopa Cave is home to a starry display of glow worms and a huge cavern known as the Great Cathedral, which reverberates song with perfect clarity. Two streams flow through the Marakoopa Cave and the sound of running water follows you throughout. In contrast to Marakoopa Cave, King Solomons Cave is compact and drier but still features lavish decorations and striking formations, including impressive shawls, stalactites and stalagmites. The Mole Creek Caves are home to a range of fascinating animals that exist in this unique and lightless underground environment, including cave spiders, harvestmen and crickets. Please visit the Parks and Wildlife Service Tasmania website (parks.tas.gov.au) for further information about this national park including how to get there and things to do. Refer to the ‘know before you go’ webpage for more important information about alerts, safety in parks and entry fees.

Mole Creek TAS

13 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

13 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

13 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

14 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

14 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

14 km away

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

14 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

14 km away

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