Discover our extensive collection of heritage rolling-stock and locomotives, along with the history of the Derwent Valley Line and its importance in the development of the region.
Guided tours of New Norfolk Station and our adjacent workshop facilities are available every Wednesday and Saturday, 10 am to 4 pm.
Specialised tours for large groups, bus tours and school excursions are available upon request. Let us know ahead of time and we can organise lunch, morning or afternoon tea catering for you to enjoy during your visit.
The Derwent Valley Railway (DVR) is a not-for-profit incorporated association committed to preserving and making active use of the Derwent Valley Line, associated infrastructure and rolling stock. The DVR is located in Station Street at New Norfolk in the Derwent Valley, 35 kilometres north-west of Hobart.
The organisation owns a number of steam and diesel locomotives, previously used for mainline running on the Tasmanian rail network. They also own various passenger carriages, with a combined capacity of over 300 passengers, as well as wagons and specialised rail maintenance equipment.
Follow one of the friendly volunteer guides as they lead you through the extensive collection of locomotives and rolling stock. Uncover their unique histories and learn about the crucial role of railways in the development and future of the Derwent Valley. From the beginning of 2026, tours will be conducted at 11.00 am and 1.30 pm only.
Descendance preserves and promotes Aboriginal culture. They represent Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander performers from many diverse tribes. Descendance has both traditional and contemporary performances. Descendance creates employment opportunities and develops careers in music, dance and song. Descendance has shows running nationally and internationally all year round and travels to your venue.
The Descendance contemporary section encourages cultural exchanges and works closely with other traditional art forms including Flamenco, Indian, Asian, Native American, Middle Eastern, Gypsy, Classical and African. Descendance was born from the mighty Ngaru Aboriginal Dance Company which was Sydney's first independent traditional indigenous troupe.
The Desert Corps Memorial near the top of Mount Clarence is an impressive war memorial commemorating those who fought at Gallipoli during World War One. Pose for a photo in front of the horsemen and their horses, read about the colourful history of the memorial and understand the significance behind its position at Mount Clarence. Look out for the bullet marks on the stonework which were attained during the Suez Riots of 1956.
Situated near the summit of Mount Clarence, the site provides spectacular panoramic views across Princess Royal Harbour, King George Sound and Middleton Bay. The harbour is said to be one of the most beautiful natural harbours in the world. If you are lucky you may catch a glimpse of the humpback whales on their migration to warmer waters.
Mount Clarence is located in Albany, four and a half hour's drive south of Perth. Stay for at least a few days and explore Albany and the stunning Great Southern region.
Design Tasmania, one of Australia's leading design organisations, is the centre for design, culture and enterprise in Tasmania. Dedicated to nurturing and championing creative practice in Tasmania since 1976, they encourage creative risk-taking, facilitate new work and collaborate to broaden the national and international audience for Tasmanian design and craft and build the audience for design.
Design Tasmania is a destination attraction for tourism in the state's north, welcoming visitors from across Australia and the World, and promoting design and craft through exhibitions and retail. Housing one of Australia's most significant contemporary timber design collections, Design Tasmania's Launceston City Park base is recognised as one of the world's best contemporary buildings.
Designer Op Shop Emporium is a family-owned business passionate about recycling fashion and homewares to sustain a healthier environment.
With an exclusive collective of small businesses, Designer Op Shop Emporium offers something for everyone. From vintage and unique treasures modern fashion accessories, pre-loved vintage and luxury consignment within Designer Op Shop Emporium and so much more!
Designer Op Shop Emporium strives to offer its clientele an exceptionally enjoyable shopping experience. Grab a coffee at our boutique cafe, Emporium Espresso, and continue to shop till you drop.
An easy day trip from Cooma, Braidwood, Moruya and even Canberra, Deua National Park has enough activities for everyone.
Hikers can enjoy a walk from Berlang campground to gaze at the gaping chasm of The Big Hole. Further along the same track is the ancient rock feature of Marble Arch where stalactites hang from ancient elevated ceilings. Canoeists and lilo-lovers can paddle and float down the Deua or Shoalhaven rivers, both of which are ideal for swimming, while birdwatching is at its best in the spring when the birds feed on the park's wildflowers.
If you're looking for an even greater experience, stay overnight at one of a number of campgrounds spread throughout the park, most of which are riverside. During your stay at Bendethera Valley campground, keep an eye out for remains of the area's pastoral heritage.
Nestled in the coastal town of Edithburgh, the Dev Patterson Flora Reserve is a peaceful sanctuary teeming with native flora and birdlife. Opened in 1981, this 17.5-hectare reserve was the vision of local resident Dev Patterson, whose passion for conservation endures in the thriving landscape today.
Visitors can wander over 2.4 kilometers of gently winding gravel paths, immersing themselves in diverse native plants and bird habitats. Informative signage at the entrance offers insights into the park's history, local bird species, and wildflowers, enriching the tranquil experience.
The reserve is a haven of birdsong, punctuated only by the occasional flutter or rustle. Winter brings the first blooms of the season, while spring and summer burst with brighter blossoms and heightened wildlife activity. Benches under shady fig trees provide perfect spots to rest and soak in the serenity.
A hidden gem for travelers and a beloved asset for locals, the Dev Patterson Flora Reserve is ideal for nature lovers of all ages. Bring your camera, a keen eye for detail, and take your time to wander and unwind. A true escape into nature's beauty!
The GrainCorp Silos at Devenish in North Victoria were painted by Melbourne Street Artist Cam Scale.
The two tall concrete silos were officially unveiled on Anzac Day in 2018, as a tribute to help commemorate the 100 year centenary of the end of the First World War. This artwork depicts a stunning image of a WW1 nurse and a modern female military medic in the Australian Armed Forces. This mural also depicts the changing role of women in the military and society in general.
The steel silo was officially unveiled one year later on Anzac Day 2019. This mural is a tribute to the Australian Light Horsemen and their steeds. The Australian Light Horse were mounted troops with characteristics of both cavalry and mounted infantry, who served in the Second Boer War and WW 1.
Fifty young men and women from the Devenish Community enlisted in the military services in WW1. At the time, that was one in six residents from this very tiny town. Cam Scale also wanted to honour the seven Devenish diggers that never made it home.
On Remembrance Day 2021, a memorial to the Explosive Detection Dog Sally was unveiled. There is also a marble stand attesting to the heroism of Lt Col. Vivian Bullwinkel and Lt Betty Jeffrey
There is caravan and bus parking, plus solar lights to aid visibility
Standing atop the dramatic cliffs of Devils Gullett, looking over Tasmania's remote alpine Central Plateau, you cannot see a single sight of human existence – you could be the only person in the world.
Devil's Gullett features dramatic views into a steep, narrow glacial gorge formed by vertical dolerite cliffs 220 metre high and topped by alpine forest. This landscape has been evolving for about 200 million years, since long before Tasmania broke away from the great southern landmass called Gondwana.
Devil's Gullett includes a short and easy 20-minute (return) boardwalk walk from the car park to a lookout overhanging this stunning gorge. From the lookout, visitors can see the entire Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair World Heritage Area from side on, Tasmania's highest point Mt Ossa (1617metre), the Fisher and Mersey River Valleys, Walls of Jerusalem and several other major peaks and valleys.
There are no visitor facilities at this site.
Established in 1973 and located in the heart of the Peninsula, the Devilbend golf course provides a great day's golf on a course that has couch fairways, automatic watering and excellent greens. It is a challenging 18 hole 6000 metre course set amidst a flora and fauna reserve.
Over the past ten years the capital works program has been implemented with the result that the course has improved in all areas. Each hole provides magnificent views of undulating countryside and provides a variety of challenges for all golfers. The club and its players are widely respected in district and state competitions. Facilities include a driving range, practice nets and a large practice putting area.
The clubhouse is renowned for its friendly atmosphere and the golf shop is equipped for all your needs. Lessons can be arranged with the professional staff. Bookings are required and dress standards apply.
Great membership deals are always available call operator to enquire today.
The reserve includes the largest inland water body on the Mornington Peninsula providing valuable habitat for waterbirds and shorebirds. Recreational activities including picnics, walking and cycling, fishing, photography, birdwatching and non-powered watercraft.
The landscapes and landforms of the reserve are intrinsic elements of the Country of the Boonwurrung people. The reserve is of considerable aesthetic, historical, scientific and social value to the Boonwurrung people and has been assessed as being of state significance for its unique combination of cultural and environmental values near a populated area.
Facilities include picnic tables, shelters, toilets and electric barbecues in the Daangean Point Picnic Area.
A short alpine walk to a lookout platform that overhangs sheer cliffs and the Fisher River Valley.
From the lookout, on a clear day, visitors can view Tassie's highest mountain (Mt Ossa) on the western skyline, among many others.
The walk is well worth the drive to get there, providing epic views for minimal effort. The drive through the Mersey Forest is special too with forests of myrtle and tree fern bordering the road.
Note: There is a 14 kilometre gravel road to this track. Track is located 1000 metres above sea level and road can be snowy in colder months (4WD only).
Time: 40 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.
You’ll feel like you’re on the edge of the known world while standing on Devils Hole lookout in Barrington Tops National Park. Suitable for wheelchairs, the easy, paved track winds from Devils Hole campground and picnic area to a lookout platform with magnificent views over the vast World Heritage-listed wilderness. Between Scone and Gloucester, it’s a brilliant leg stretcher and picnic spot on a car tour of this unique region.
From the lookout, you’ll be standing where the mountains touch the sky. The snow-grassed montane woodland of the gentle Barrington plateau stretches behind, while dense forests, wild gorges, and ridges of the Barrington wilderness lie below. On a clear day, the view extends to the coast, over 90km to the east.
If the clear mountain air has kickstarted your appetite, stroll back and unpack the hamper at the picnic area. If you’re hungry for more scenery, try nearby Thunderbolts lookout.
The walk is 1.3 kilometre long and will take approximately 2 hours return to complete. It is not a loop walk and it has some steep and rocky parts that require walkers to watch where they are walking. This is private property so please respect the land by not littering or damaging the vegetation. Dogs, firearms, fires and camping are not permitted.
The Devils@Cradle Tasmanian devil sanctuary is a breeding and conservation facility for three of Tasmania's unique threatened carnivorous marsupials; the Tasmanian devil, the Spotted-tail quoll, and Eastern quoll.
The facility is located on the edge of the Cradle Mountain National Park World Heritage area and conducts in-situ conservation programs for the Tasmanian devil including an on-site breeding program for insurance of the species.
A visit to the sanctuary day or night will allow you to observe these extraordinary animals up close whilst one of our keepers will give you an understanding of their life cycle and the threats that confront them.
The sanctuary is open from 9:30 am with 'Day Keeper Tours' being conducted at 10:30 am and 3:00 pm, 'Feeding Tours' at 1:00 pm and 5:30 pm and 'Joey Encounters' at 12:00 pm and 4:00 pm. In the evening visitors can observe the amazing night time antics of the animals being fed. Behind the scenes tours allow visitors to have up-close encounters with these animals.
Devils @ Cradle is committed to the conservation and protection of this now vulnerable species. The centre operates a successful captive breeding program, ensuring the ongoing survival of Tasmanian devils in healthy numbers in the wild.
Head to Devines Hill loop in Dharug National Park, near Wisemans Ferry this weekend for a bike ride or walk along the historic World Heritage-listed Devines Hill loop.
Fabulous views, great examples of convict-era engineering and a terrific hill to climb – the Devines Hill loop is the perfect bike ride.
Squeeze a camera into your pack for the panoramic views and spectacular sandstone walls of Devines Hill on the Old Great North Road, one of the sites within the Australian Convict Sites World Heritage Area.
There are interpretive panels along the way, so be sure to hop off your bike to find out more about the history of this area. On the way back down, you’ll have to walk your bike, but that’ll give you more time to enjoy the beauty of the park. It also makes a good bushwalk if you don’t want to ride.
Distance: 28 kilometre loop; Time suggested: 6 hours; Grade is Medium.
The Devonport Regional Gallery is a vibrant, contemporary art space, housed in the paranaple arts centre, in the heart of Devonport city in the North West of Tasmania.
The Gallery offers an annual program of exhibitions, education and public events and workshops in three separate exhibition spaces and a workshop area, the Creative Space. The Main Gallery mainly presents touring exhibitions, while the Little and Upper Galleries feature works from the Devonport City Permanent Collection of Art and works by emerging and early career Tasmanian Artists.
The Gallery is home to Devonport City Council's Permanent Collection comprising textiles, ceramics, glass, sculpture, paintings and works on paper by iconic Tasmanian and Australian artists.
Devonport is a coastal city, a one-hour-and-15-minute drive (101 kilometre) from Launceston. Nearby you can visit the Don River Railway Museum or the Bass Strait Maritime Centre.
The Gallery is supported by the Devonport City Council, Arts Tasmania, Friends of the Gallery and the Gallery's young member's committee The Droogs. Other funding is received through the Australian Government's Deductible Gift Recipient Status.
DFO Essendon is a single level outlet shopping centre, located approximately 14 kilometres north of Melbourne's city centre in the Essendon Fields precinct.
The centre comprises more than 105 outlet retailers including Coach, Aje, Polo Ralph Lauren, Calvin Klein, PUMA and Bonds Outlet. The adjacent Homemaker Hub comprises over 20 large format stores, including JB Hi-Fi Home and Chemist Warehouse.
DFO Perth is located near Perth Airport and services visitors and locals alike. It has an amazing selection of discount factory outlets selling clothing and goods at amazing prices.
There are many food options available for when you need a break from your shopping or to energise you so you can keep on shopping!
Public Transport runs every 15 minutes during peak periods and every 30 minutes thereafter. Paid parking is available.
Destination Wollongong and the Illawarra Aboriginal Corporation (IAC) have initiated a tourism Attraction that promotes and informs visitors of the people, places and stories of the Dharawal Country.
The principal element of the Dharawal Country Experience is Dharawal Country, a multi-video screen array that will display bespoke videos, telling the history, culture and significance of Dharawal Country. The videos include the videos from the previous Jumbulla Aboriginal Interpretive Centre and specially commissioned videos of Dharawal Elders telling stories of Dharawal Country – commissioned by Wollongong City Council.
The stunning panoramic photo overlooking Wollongong is revitalized with Aboriginal place and attraction names and is accompanied by two interpretive signs that tell the stories of the significant Aboriginal locations, that acknowledge our First Peoples and their culture and lifestyle.
Dharawal Country - Learning Hub, on each of the three round 'tables' can take you on a journey through various fun facts of Dharawal Country, including learning to say Hello and Goodbye in Dharawal.
Dharawal Country - Stories Hub, two large original local Aboriginal works installed in the Southern Gateway Centre Foyer. The two works were finalists in the Wollongong City Libraries – Dharawal Country Student Art Competition. They tell of young people's affection for Dharawal Country.
Dharawal National Park offers a diverse bushland experience in southern Sydney. Sustained by a distinctive network of creeks, including the ecologically-important O'Hares Creek catchment, this leafy park is of great significance to the Dharawal Aboriginal people and protects a number of special Aboriginal sites.
The park's ancient landscape is a contrast of tall eucalypts, heaths, swamps, waterfalls and rockpools. There's plenty to see and do for the day; take a short walk to Maddens Falls, stop by Stokes Creek for a swim and picnic lunch or ride your mountain bike along one of the park's trails. Dharawal National Park is one of NSW's newest, so NPWS is working to provide additional low key facilities for your enjoyment.
Don't forget to keep an eye out for wildlife among the eucalypt trees, frogs and the diverse birdlife flitting through the park's trees, swamps and skies.
Experience Yorta Yorta Country at the Dharnya Centre.
The Dharnya Centre is the cultural heart of Yorta Yorta Country, located within Barmah National Park – a Ramsar-listed wetland and home to the largest river red gum forest in the world. It is a place of knowledge-sharing, learning, and connection, where visitors can immerse themselves in Yorta Yorta stories, traditions, and the beauty of the river, forests, and wetlands.
Embark on the Kingfisher River Cruise, a 90-minute journey along the Murray River and Barmah Lakes. Guests discover the cultural and ecological significance of the Barmah and Millewa Forests while observing abundant birdlife. The park is a renowned destination for birdwatchers worldwide, with species including the threatened Superb Parrot, Azure and Sacred Kingfishers, Rainbow Bee-eater, White-bellied Sea-Eagle, and large flocks of Australian Pelicans. Kangaroos, koalas, and other native wildlife are also commonly seen along the riverbanks.
Experience a guided 60-minute cultural walking tour along the Yamyabuc Trail. This experience highlights native plants, bush medicine, and the deep connection between people, Country, and culture in the Barmah National Park.
Each experience offers a unique opportunity to listen, learn, and connect on Yorta Yorta Country.
The Dharriwaa Elders Group is an integral part of the Walgett community. They also manage and curate the Dharriwaa Elders Group exhibition centre and have designed a self-guided walking tour track. Exhibitions have included "Memories of Living Outside Walgett" and "Wugan Gaay", a display of wooden items donated to the organisation by the late craftsman Roy Barker, along with photos of historic wooden items from Walgett held by the Australian Museum.
Together with the full set of real-life wooden tools and weapons displayed, this exhibition has provided the community today with a template for continuing this craft.
A Keeping Place, the exhibition centre also houses special items that have been gifted to the DEG or placed under permit with the organisation for safekeeping.
