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Deloraine Racecourse Recreation Precinct — Image credit: Meander Valley Council

Historical Sites and Heritage Locations

Deloraine Racecourse Recreation Precinct and All Ability Playground

From finish line to fresh start, one of Australia's oldest racecourses is back in the running as a revitalised community recreational space. The redevelopment has transformed the former racecourse into a welcoming public space that balances heritage preservation with modern community use. The project has created a new public space featuring walking tracks, parkland, and all‑ages play space, amenities and historical wayfinding, while retaining significant heritage elements including the original grandstand, start gate and replica steeples. The redevelopment was guided by strong local input, including ongoing support from the Deloraine Turf Club, The Deloraine Folk Museum and community members with longstanding connections to the site, who contributed stories and insights reflected in the historical wayfinding signage throughout the precinct.

Deloraine TAS

0.7 km away

Artwork by Tasmanian Textile Artist Cindy Watkins — Image credit: Cindy Watkins

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Divine Objects

If you are looking for a uniquely Tasmania gift, we can help you. Divine Objects is full of stunning Tasmanian art and craft. A must-see if visiting Northern Tasmania. Located in the picturesque town of Deloraine just a 30-minute drive from Launceston or Devonport. Featuring local artists and craftspeople in our wide and varied range of products. "Oh wow" is a very common phrase we hear from our customers.

Deloraine TAS

0.7 km away

Gallery 5 Deloraine, 5 Emu Bay Road, Deloraine, Tasmania — Image credit: Steve Howells

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Steve Howells - Watercolour artist, Tasmania

Tasmanian watercolour artist Steve Howells creates atmospheric landscapes and vibrant streetscapes of Tasmania. He exhibits and retails his artwork at his art gallery, Gallery 5 Deloraine. Steve's framed original paintings, along with a wide range of limited edition, archival quality and canvas prints; and cards are available for viewing and purchase from the gallery. Gallery 5 Deloraine is located in the vibrant Tasmanian village of Deloraine, on the banks of the beautiful Meander River, nestled against the stunning great Western Tiers. Deloraine is easily accessible by the Bass Highway, midway between Devonport and Launceston, in Northern Tasmania.

Deloraine TAS

0.8 km away

Kooparoona Niara Cultural Trail, Deloraine — Image credit: Jade Austen

Historical Sites and Heritage Locations

Kooparoona Niara Cultural Trail

Kooparoona Niara / Great Western Tiers is a significant site in Tasmanian Aboriginal culture and forms the backdrop to the Cultural Trail. The Cultural Trail is located on the banks of the Meander River in Deloraine where you will find native plantings and bush tucker and will discover the many artworks inspired by Tasmanian Aboriginal culture. There is no official start or end to the Cultural Trail. It is a short walk that runs between the Deloraine Train Park and the swimming pool and pontoon site where you will find a stone yarning circle and fire pit. The Cultural Trail, part of the Deloraine Riverbank Walk, is accessible to all with car parking facilities located at both ends and public toilet amenities, a BBQ site and a playground located at the Train Park. Time: 10 minutes. Grade 1: No bushwalking experience required. Flat even surface with no steps or steep sections. Suitable for wheelchair users who have someone to assist them.

Deloraine TAS

0.8 km away

Dogs on leads are welcome at the Wild Wood — Image credit: Jade Austen

Natural Attractions

Wild Wood Nature Trail

A peaceful shaded walk through stands of native and European trees in a 14 acre tranquil setting by the river in Deloraine. Look closely, there are wild Platypus living in the river. Parking at the Train Park, this walk takes 1 hour and encompasses the Deloraine Riverbank Walk. Time: 1 hour circuit. 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. Dogs on leads are welcome.

Deloraine TAS

0.9 km away

Cyclists at Entally Estate — Image credit: Rob Burnett

Natural Attractions

Great Western Tiers Cycling Trail - Great Country Ride

A flat ride through scenic countryside and historic townships, the Great Country Ride provides two options depending on the direction you are heading. Traveling west from Launceston, the inbound tour begins in Hadspen before leaving the main highway to explore the district's English-style countryside. Along the way, you will discover the traditional farming practices that characterise this area, and some of the best evidence of the colonial heritage. The ride rejoins the main highway in the picturesque rural township of Westbury. The outbound option is simply a reversal of the ride, but may be more convenient for those who wish to end up in Launceston. Distance: 56 km

Deloraine TAS

1.1 km away

Taking a break on the Deloraine Riverbank — Image credit: Rob Burnett

Natural Attractions

Great Western Tiers Cycling Trail - Great Gourmet Ride

The Great Gourmet Ride offers an easy journey through lush pastures and valleys to the west of Deloraine – an area that is home to some of Australia’s leading gourmet producers. A great contrast to the Great Country Ride, this tour offers a glimpse at some of the region’s more innovative farming practices and provides plenty of opportunities to stop and sample some of the delicious gourmet products along the way. Allow plenty of additional time to stop at places such as Ashgrove Farm Cheese, Christmas Hills Raspberry Farm and the 41 Degrees South Salmon Farm. Also, be sure to leave plenty of room in the pack as most of the stops on this tour offer farm gate sales. Distance: 62 km

Deloraine TAS

1.1 km away

Cyclists on the Lake Highway — Image credit: Rob Burnett

Natural Attractions

Great Western Tiers Cycling Trail - Great World Heritage Ride

The Great World Heritage Ride extends south from Deloraine, providing some amazing views of the Great Western Tiers as you approach the edge of the famous Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area. As you journey south towards Liffey Falls and the World Heritage Area, the ride becomes more challenging. Cyclists should take careful note of the safety information contained in the podcasts and be aware that the final stretch on the approach to Liffey Falls is suitable for hybrid and mountain bikes only. Take some time at the beginning or end of this tour to explore the many cultural attractions the town of Deloraine has to offer. Distance: 60 km

Deloraine TAS

1.1 km away

Walk along the Meander Riverbank at Deloraine — Image credit: Jade Austen

Natural Attractions

Deloraine River Walk

A beautiful short walk looping around the riverbank in the heart of Deloraine. Offering a uniquely diverse range of experiences, the circuit takes you over two suspension bridges, past the heritage train and children's playground, and to exercise equipment. There is a weir and several families of wild platypus in the river. The walk features a series of interesting sculptures created by local artists along both banks, and the Kooparoona Niara Cultural Trail also follows the same path, so you will learn about the rich local indigenous culture as you follow the trail. Look closely, there are wild Platypus living in the river. Time: 30 minute circuit. Grade 1: No bushwalking experience required. Flat even surface with no steps or steep sections. Suitable for wheelchair users who have someone to assist them.

Deloraine TAS

1.2 km away

The Cellar — Image credit: Great Western Tiers Visitor Centre

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Deloraine and Districts Folk Museum

The Deloraine & Districts Folk Museum provides a fascinating insight into our regions pioneering past. The Folk Museum encompasses the Family & Commercial Inn built in 1863 with the Inn set up as it may have been when the publican lived in it. A Pioneer village consisting of reclaimed and reproduction heritage buildings showcasing the lives and farming equipment of early settlers is set in lovely fragrant gardens of English flowers and native trees. For a fun day out, bring the kids, bring grandad, there is something for everyone.

Deloraine TAS

1.2 km away

Family & Commercial Inn at the Deloraine & Districts Folk Museum — Image credit: Great Western Tiers Visitor Centre

Historical Sites and Heritage Locations

Family and Commercial Inn

The Family and Commercial Inn was built in 1863 and operated as an Inn until 1894. In 1972 Alma Bramich donated the building and grounds to the community of Deloraine to help preserve the history of the pioneers. Restoration of the property was carried out by the Deloraine group of the National Trust, the Rotary Club of Deloraine, Meander Valley Council and many members of the community. Today the Inn forms part of the Deloraine & Districts Folk Museum.

Deloraine TAS

1.2 km away

Sculpture Trail - Great Western Tiers

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Sculpture Trail - Great Western Tiers

The Great Western Tiers Sculpture Trail is a series of sculptures in Deloraine and the Meander Valley, Northern Tasmania. Deloraine is a 30 minute drive west of Launceston (48 km) and a 40 minute drive south-east of Devonport (51 km). The Great Western Tiers form the northern face of Tasmania's Central Plateau, rising up to 1,420 metres above sea level. The innovative Great Western Tiers Sculpture Trail emerged in Deloraine in 2002 as a celebration of the region's natural beauty and cultural diversity. You can follow the Sculpture Trail through the streets of Deloraine and along the banks of the Meander River to sites including Marakoopa Cave, King Solomons Cave, Alum Cliffs, Devils Gullet and Mole Creek. You'll see dozens of diverse creations by gifted Tasmanian artists, each combining with the landscape to make a profound and moving statement about the essence of this beautiful region. A map of the Great Western Tiers Sculpture Trail is available from the Great Western Tiers Visitor Centre website linked on this page. Deloraine is a key regional art and craft centre in Tasmania. Time: 1 hour circuit. Grade 1: No bushwalking experience required. Flat even surface with no steps. Suitable for wheelchair users who have someone to assist them.

Deloraine TAS

1.2 km away

Yarns Artwork in Silk — Image credit: Great Western Tiers Visitor Centre

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Yarns Artwork in Silk

This large-scale textile treasure has been created in four panels, each measuring three-and-a-half metres by four metres. Crafted by more than 300 local artists, it took 10,000 hours and 200 metres of hand-dyed silk to complete. The artists have employed a number of techniques including embroidery, cross-stitch, weaving, patchwork and quilting to create Yarns. Yarns Artwork in Silk tells the story of the local area - exploring its history, landscape and culture. The display includes an audiovisual presentation which expands on the work and is housed at the Great Western Tiers Visitor Centre in Deloraine. Deloraine and the surrounding district is one of Tasmania's most significant regional centres for art and crafts. Visit today and be amazed and inspired!

Deloraine TAS

1.2 km away

Riders at Chudleigh — Image credit: Rob Burnett

Natural Attractions

Great Western Tiers Cycling Trail - Great Caves Ride

The Great Caves Ride can be taken as either a one or two day ride and will take you through an area that is home to some of the most famous caves in Australia. If you decide on a one-day tour, you will depart from Deloraine and make your way through Mole Creek via Chudleigh to the caves, before returning to Deloraine along the same road. Make time to stop at the many attractions this area has to offer, including Trowunna Wildlife Sanctuary, the spectacular Alum Cliffs, and the spellbinding King Solomons and Marakoopa Caves. Day two is a beautiful 35km ride along gently sloping country roads to the south of Mole Creek and offers the chance to explore some of the more out-of-the-way townships as you approach the Great Western Tiers. Distance: Day 1 - 72 km, Day 2 - 54 km

Deloraine TAS

4.0 km away

A character sculpture — Image credit: Meander Valley Council

Historical Sites and Heritage Locations

Westbury Silhouette Trail

Eight exquisite artworks depicting treasured characters of the Westbury community. The characters celebrated are examples of the many inspirational lives that have built the community. Quirky, skillful, stylish, bold and compassionate - they reveal strands of humanity that bind communities and from which all good things grow. Westbury's story is deeply embedded in British colonialism and Irish culture; formed by the dedication of early Irish clergy and the toil of convict, soldier and free settler alike. Time: 1 hour circuit. Grade 1: No bushwalking experience required. Flat even surface with no steps or steep sections. Suitable for wheelchair users who have someone to assist them.

Westbury TAS

9.9 km away

Westbury Town Common — Image credit: Jade Austen

Natural Attractions

Westbury Town Common

The Westbury Town Common is a flood plain that blends natural environments with open grassed spaces. Complete with views to Quamby Bluff, it provides easy walking to a central barbeque area and picturesque sites along Quamby Brook. Many native plants and animals inhabit the Town Common, even some endangered species. Examples of resident-threatened fauna are the Eastern Barred Bandicoot and the Green and Gold Frog. You may also note the purple loosestrife in the brook and slender water pepper in the drainage lines – both of them threatened species. Platypus are common in Quamby Brook, and birds known to visit the brook include owls and goshawks. Dogs under effective control are welcome. Time: 30 minute circuit. Grade: 1: No bushwalking experience required. Flat even surface with no steps or steep sections. Suitable for wheelchair users who have someone to assist them.

Westbury TAS

14 km away

Fog rolling in on Quamby summit — Image credit: Jade Austen

Natural Attractions

Quamby Bluff

Quamby Bluff (1227m), the northernmost peak in the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area, provides panoramic views of Northern Tasmania including the Central Plateau and the Great Western Tiers. The walk starts on farmland adjacent to the Lake Hwy (A5) and climbs through tea tree, eucalypt and rainforest. The walk has an elevation gain of around 500 metres over 3 kilometres. Time: 4-5 hours return Grade 3: Some bushwalking experience recommended. Tracks may have short steep hill sections, a rough surface and many steps. Several steep sections of scree need to be crossed.

Golden Valley TAS

14 km away

Amethyst and citrine crystals — Image credit: J Ribbons

Shopping and Markets

The Crystal and Gem Workshop

The Crystal and Gem Workshop offers Tasmanian gems, crystals and jewellery, as well as minerals and Gems from around the world. All jewellery is hand-made on-site, featuring Tasmanian and natural gems and crystals from around the world. Create custom-made pieces just for you in the workshop. See old school craftsmanship with decades of experience and knowledge, with gemstones cut and polished on site. Cutting-edge designs and quality pieces, plus fossils and fossicking books too.

Westbury TAS

14 km away

A Foden Steam traction Engine currently on display. — Image credit: Ted SIms - permission to use photo granted to Westbury Preservation Assoc.

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Pearns Steam World

The Pearn Collection of steam engines, agricultural and other equipment from Northern Tasmania. Engines are in steam on occasions - check the Facebook page. The museum was set up to inspire the next generations of engineers as well as maintaining the farming and domestic heritage of the Meander Valley. Model train rides are normally available (free of charge). Open every day (except Christmas Day).

Westbury TAS

15 km away

Little Marney’s Gifts For Town & Country

Shopping and Markets

Little Marney’s Gifts For Town & Country

Little Marney's Gifts For Town & Country is a beautiful family-owned country gift store located in the heart of Westbury Tasmania. Featuring unique Tasmanian rusty garden sculptures, homewares, gifts, plants, pots, water features, baby gifts, leather handbags, earrings, men's range and so much more. Olivia and her team prides themselves in good old-fashioned service, creating and providing a retail space that you will love to keep coming back to. It's the little things that matter from off street parking to free gift wrapping and everything in between. Little Marney's is a must see while traveling in Northern Tasmania.

Westbury TAS

15 km away

Tasmanian Devil — Image credit: Androo Kelly

Zoos, Sanctuaries, Aquariums and Wildlife Parks

Trowunna Wildlife Sanctuary

One of Tasmania's premium attractions Trowunna Wildlife Sanctuary located at Mole Creek, Trowunna is recognised as a world leader in Wildlife conservation. There are three free daily tours as part of your admission price. On tour, you can interact with a Devil and a Wombat and view a Tasmanian devil social feeding. Trowunna Wildlife Sanctuary is open daily from 9 am to 5 pm. Daily interactive tours are conducted at 11 am, 1 pm and 3 pm. Learn all about Trowunna's breeding programs including our work in helping save the Tasmanian Devil. Car and coach parking is available on site Group bookings and private tours are welcome, and Devil and/or Wombat full-day workshops are available. Trowunna Wildlife Sanctuary is set in 82 acres of native bushland at Mole Creek and is a must-see experience. The Sanctuary is within easy reach of both the world-famous Cradle Mountain and Mole Creek caves and is an essential inclusion as part of a fantastic day trip. Trowunna Wildlife Sanctaury is great for all ages

Mole Creek TAS

18 km away

Muscovy Duckling — Image credit: Lone Goose Farm

Agritourism

Lone Goose Farm

Lone Goose Farm grows Muscovy ducks for Tasmania's top restaurants. Located a 30 minute drive from Launceston, they open the farm for public tours in summer. This is more than a farm tour, it's an invitation to slow down, feel closer to the land and the stories behind your food. Indulge in the very best of Tasmania's farming, food and wine culture at Lone Goose Farm. Tours run seasonally and are limited to three small group tours per week. During the warmer Summer months, there are plenty of ducklings and the farm is at its best. On the tour you'll: - Walk the farm, and learn how the ducks are cared for at each stage of life. - Hold a duckling and give the Jersey cows a scratch. - Spend unhurried time outdoors with the animals and the people who care for them. After the tour, you're welcome to stay on and enjoy a relaxed lunch by the dam and experience living at Lone Goose Farm. The grazing board happily feeds two people and showcases some of the best produce from the island. The Farm is licensed, so you can enjoy a bottle of wine whilst you graze away. They've chosen some of their favourite Tasmanian wines – they might just have a glass with you.

Birralee TAS

18 km away

Bridge along Warners Track, restored by Mountain Huts Preservation Society — Image credit: Jade Austen

Natural Attractions

Warners Track

Historic Warners Track ascends from Jackeys Marsh to the Central Plateau via Burnies Creek. The Track passes through a series of different forest types starting with wet eucalypt and dogwood forest and giving way about half way up to rainforest species of myrtle, sassafras and waratah. The creek has carved a deep gorge in places and towards the top, forms a series of pools, cascades and small waterfalls. Warners Track was originally forged by Aboriginal people through the use of fire. This managed track allowed for ease of access to the 'Big River' country where people came together from the north, northeast, south and northwest for trade and to gather 'Cider-Gum' sap and ochre. Warners Track holds many artifacts and much history about the Aboriginal clans. Later, in the 1890s the track was used to allow stock access to the plateau. The track was restored in 2009 by Mountain Huts Preservation Society and the Parks & Wildlife Department. Time: 4 hours return. Grade 3: Some bushwalking experience recommended. Tracks may have short steep hill sections, a rough surface and many steps. There is an elevation gain of 610m over 3km. Image: © 2020 Jade Austen. All rights reserved

Jackeys Marsh TAS

20 km away

View over the Mersey River from Tulampanga lookout — Image credit: Jade Austen

Natural Attractions

Tulampanga / Alum Cliffs

Alum Cliffs trail follows a short, well-defined track through an area of historical and cultural significance. From the car park there is a short ascent to a plateau with a large sculpture (the three points on the sculpture represent the three significant paths aboriginal people would walk; from Western Bluff to Tulampanga and Quamby Bluff). Then through a gentle descent the track terminates at a viewing platform overlooking the Mersey River and spectacular Alum Cliffs Gorge. Tulampanga is the Pallittorre (local Aboriginal) name for the area. Time: 40 minutes return. Grade: 2: Suitable for most ages. The track has a hardened or compacted surface that may have a gentle uphill section or sections of occasional steps.

Mole Creek TAS

20 km away

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