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41 Degrees South is fish farm, wetland and ginseng plantation at Deloraine, north west Tasmania. Deloraine is 40 minutes south of Devonport (51 kilometres/32 miles).
41 Degrees South is a family-owned business focusing on ecologically sustainable aquaculture. Located in native bushland, the farm grows salmon in natural conditions, without chemicals or antibiotics, using environmentally sustainable practices. 41 Degrees South also has an organic ginseng plantation, and is a pioneer of commercial...41 Degrees South Salmon Farm & Ginseng Farm
Red Hills
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Allendale Gardens are beautifully landscaped gardens located next to temperate rainforest in Tasmania’s far north-west.
The two and a half hectares (6 acres) of landscaped gardens and lawns sit beside 26 hectares (16 acres) of cool temperate rainforest at Edith Creek. Choose from a number of walking paths, including 10, 15 and 30-minute walks. The paths weave through lovely tree fern glades, eucalyptus and blackwood trees. The forest walk includes a rare and endangered fern species known as hypo...Allendale Gardens And Rainforest Walks
Edith Creek
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Ancient Relics is open seven days a week where you will discover a treasure trove of antiques both local and from around the globe specialising in Chinese antiques personally handpicked from village to village throughout China from 150 year old wedding sedan, ancient bone inlayed furniture, rustic country relics and exquisite French wrought iron ware. Also specialising in garden archtectural pieces, European cast iron ware, Victorian urns statues and fountains, unique giftware and old fashioned ...Ancient Relics
Devonport
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The award-winning Annsleigh Gardens and Café is located at Burnie, on Tasmania’s northwest coast. The Gardens are a 10-minute (10 kilometre) drive south of Burnie’s city centre.
Described as the ‘garden of ideas’, the two-hectare (five-acre) English garden has been nurtured from the soil of a bare sheep paddock over a 17-year period. The garden features a profusion of flowering and ornamental trees, shrubs, plants and bulbs. You can stroll through landscaped walks of cherry blossom, camellia, w...Annsleigh Gardens and Cafe
Burnie
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Art Etude and The World of Marbles offer a visual indulgence in Sheffield, northwest Tasmania. Step into our relaxed atmosphere! It is a collaboration of photorealist art, glass marbles, jewellery and collectibles.
The on site studio provides you with a glimpse into the world of the glass artist. We look forward to meeting you to share our passion for the creative world of glass and fine art.Art Etude and The World of Marbles
Sheffield
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The tiny west coast settlement of Arthur River is the northern entry to the Western Explorer to Corinna. From Arthur River you can also head into the forest for four-wheel drive explorations or take a cruise on the lower reaches of the Arthur River. The Arthur River flows through tall eucalypt forests and rainforests to the sea.
The town borders the Arthur-Pieman River Protected Area and you will find facilities for camping, picnics and barbecues.
The Western Explorer route is unsealed and ta...Arthur River
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Ashgrove Farm Cheese at Elizabeth Town make superb traditional English country cheese, such as Cheddar and Lancashire.
Cheesemaker Jane Bennett honed her skills in England before putting them to good use in the family business in northern Tasmania, set within the lush green pastures that sustain the 700-strong herd.
Despite adhering to traditional techniques, she has not been afraid to push the boundaries, producing niche products such as wasabi cheese and lavender cheese.
You can view the chee...Ashgrove Farm Cheese
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Aunty Iris’s Museum - Dolls, Tins and Matchboxes - is a doll museum at Sheffield, northern Tasmania. Sheffield is located beneath the craggy peak of Mount Roland (1,234 metres/4,048 feet), 30 minutes' south of Devonport (30 kilometres/19 miles) and 90 minutes' west of Launceston (93 kilometres/58 miles).
Created by passionate doll collector Iris Gent, Aunty Iris’s Museum features a collection of over 1,500 dolls. The dolls date from the 1800s to the present day, creating a unique representation ...Aunty Iris`s Museum Dolls Tins and Matchboxes
Sheffield
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The Australian Axeman’s Hall of Fame is a tourist and function centre in Latrobe, Tasmania.
Tasmania’s first national Hall of Fame portrays the history, exploits and achievements of Australian’s internationally renowned sporting woodchoppers. It provides a magnificent insight into the realms of Australia’s world champion axemen. Marvel at the unbelievable collection of trophies, treasures and memorabilia. The centre is also home to memorabilia from victorious Tasmanian horse Piping Lane, includi...Australian Axeman`s Hall of Fame
Latrobe
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The Granny Smith Express - a tractor train tour through the orchard with commentary - is the highlight of a visit to Avro Park Orchards. Visitors are welcomed with a fresh, juicy apple and shown the packing line and cool stores. A 10 minute film covers the growing season.
The picture is different according to the time of year you visit. October is blossom time, November to January is the growing season and February to April is harvest time.Avro Park Orchards
Spreyton
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Barrington General Store is located just south of Devonport city and offers a historic experience. It is situated on a direct route to Lake Barrington and Devils Gate Dam and is open seven days a week. We offer information about the area to visitors and locals alike and can advise as to what’s on and where best to go to see local tourist attractions.
Barrington has two murals, one on the Public Hall next to The Store which tells of a historical story about Barrington and the other is attached to...Barrington General Store
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Barringwood Park is a four hectare vineyard located 15 km south of Devonport on the main tourist route (B14) to Sheffield and Cradle Mountain.
The Vineyard is planted out with the traditional cool climate varieties of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, as well as the more recently proven varieties of Pinot Gris, Schonburger and Pinot Meunier-producing table wines from these varieties and a Sparkling Pinot Noir-Chardonnay to be released before Christmas 2003.
At their Cellar Door, Judy and Ian Robinson o...Barringwood Park Vineyard
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Picturesque Bell's Parade is situated on the Latrobe inlet of the Mersey River. It is named after Robert Bell, who with his half brother Henry Bentinck constructed a wharf and a store on the site in 1855.
From the 1880's it was the main port on the river, becoming northern Tasmania's second major trading port for a period.
Old English trees abound along the Parade adding natural splendour to the tranquillity and with barbecue facilities available it makes an ideal location for a picnic. It ...Bells Parade Reserve
Latrobe
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The Burnie Farmers Market in Tasmania's north west includes around 50 stalls selling both produce and crafts.
Buy the freshest and best local produce at the Burnie Farmers Market.
Fancy a rabbit pie? Feel the need for an alpaca scarf? Short of wildflower honey?
Come along to one of Tasmanias renowned markets for fresh produce and more. Support local producers and get a bargain as well at the Burnie Farmers Market on the first and third Saturday of every month.Burnie Farmers` Market
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Burnie Golf Club is a nine hole golf course with undulating tree lined fairways with some hills. Excellent grass greens year round. Greenside bunkers 1st, 2nd and 3rd holes. It has practice nets, fairway, putting green.
Mens competition Thursday and Saturday 7.30 - 9 am and 11.15 - 1 pm. Ladies competition Wednesday 9.30 am. Veteran competitions alternate Tuesday 9.30 am. Bookings are advised. Club house showers, bar, snacks on competition days. Barbecue or meal available for group booking...Burnie Golf Club
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Burnie Pioneer Village Museum reflects Burnie's historic streetscape in the 1890's.
Visit Burnie's famous indoor street and experience the sights and sounds of 100 years ago. The Pioneer Village was the first indoor historical street to be recreated in Australia and is still ranked among the best. A spectacular display with thousands of rare and interesting objects displayed in authentic commercial, and domestic settings.
The Village is designed to interpret the environment of the period 1890 - ...Burnie Pioneer Village Museum
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Burnie Regional Art Gallery features three modern galleries with regularly changing exhibitions.
The three modern galleries in the complex accommodate more than 20 different exhibitions a year - from the gallerys own permanent collection and exhibitions on tour or linked to special local, state or national events.
The gallery is home to one of the finest collections in Tasmania of Australian contemporary art on paper and presents a number of shows by artists and craftspeople living in Tasmania.Burnie Regional Art Gallery
Burnie
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CALM Day Spa at Cradle Mountain Chateau offers health and beauty treatments in the Tasmanian wilderness. Cradle Mountain Chateau is an eco-resort two-hours west of from Launceston (144 kilometres/90 miles) and one south of Devonport (83 kilometres/52 miles).
At CALM Day Spa you can soak up the delights of a range of revitalising body and skin treatments. The spa has single and double massage and treatment rooms, a steam room, double spa bath and hot tub on the outdoor deck. Experienced practitio...CALM Day Spa
Cradle Mountain
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Christmas Hills Raspberry Farm and Café, at Elizabeth Town, is 15 minutes' drive from Devonport.
You can enjoy breakfast, lunch or a snack on the all-weather deck and sample some of the delicious berry creations, including icecream, cakes and muffins.
You are welcome to stroll through the four hectares of raspberry plantings, harvested between December and May.
There are also fresh and frozen berries, wine and jam for sale at Christmas Hills Raspberry Farm.
Open daily from 7am to 5pm. Evenings ...Christmas Hills Raspberry Farm
Elizabeth Town
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The Claude Road Market is a country market in Sheffield, north west Tasmania. Sheffield is 30 minutes south of Devonport (30 kilometres/19 miles) and 90 minutes west of Launceston (93 kilometres/58 miles).
Every three months, on the third Saturday of the month, Sheffield’s Claude Road Hall fills with stallholders and treasure hunters for the Claude Road Market. Here you can find fresh organic fruit and vegetables, garden and farm produce and locally made preserves, curry pastes, jams and sauces....Claude Road Market
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Clovelly Orchards is a five hectare cherry orchard at Spreton in Tasmania's northwest. You can buy fresh cherries and cherry products such as jams, pickled, or brandied cherries and chocolate coated dried cherries.
The property grows over 15 different varieties of cherries and tours of the orchard are available. Please call to make arrangements for larger groups.
Open 8.30am to 4.30pm Monday to Friday. Also open weekends during the cherry season (mid December to late January annually).Clovelly Orchards
Spreyton
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The Court House Museum is located in Latrobe on Tasmania's beautiful north west coast. It tells the story of Latrobe and surrounding areas since European settlement began in the mid nineteenth century.
The centre of a rich agricultural and forestry district the town has also been a major port on the north west coast, the site of the Tasmania’s oil shale industry and birthplace of competitive wood chopping in Australia.
The Museum tells its stories through changing displays and rich photographic...Court House Museum
Latrobe
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The Cove Gallery is a contemporary art gallery in Strahan on Tasmania’s west coast. Strahan is four-and-a-half hours west of Hobart (298 kilometres/185 miles) and south-west of Launceston (290 kilometres/180 miles).
The Cove Gallery is part of Strahan’s waterfront Risby Cove accommodation complex. The Gallery is housed within a converted, century-old sawmill workshop and the exposed-beam framework compliments an eclectic collection of work by Tasmanian artists. Paintings, photography, jewellery,...Cove Gallery (Risby Cove)
Strahan
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Tasmanias most recognisable landmark is the craggy profile of Cradle Mountain, at the northern gateway to the Overland Track linking Cradle Valley to Lake St Clair, four to six days walk south. On the park boundary is the visitor centre with its interpretive display, ranger station, park information, walker registration and up-to-date weather reports. Alpine weather changes rapidly always carry waterproof gear, even on summer day walks. There are many superb short walks from the centre and the...Cradle Mountain - Lake St Clair National Park
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Creative Paper Tasmania is situated in the heart of the traditional papermaking town of Burnie. Our papermakers produce some of the world’s most extraordinary papers here entirely by hand, using natural fibres and Tasmanian plants.
At Creative Paper, you can take a papermaking tour and learn the ancient art yourself, while enjoying the gallery and the1930’s mill environment.
Tours take approximately 30 minutes and include a hands-on papermaking session as well as a complimentary sheet of paper ...Creative Paper Tasmania
Burnie
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Enjoy dramatic views into a deep, narrow gorge follow gravel roads 15 km beyond King Solomon Cave near Mole Creek to reach Devils Gullet, on the northern rim of the Great Western Tiers. Nearby Lake Mackenzie is the starting point for walks in the alpine country of the Central Plateau.Devils Gullet
Mole Creek
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devils@cradle is a Tasmanian devil interpretation and viewing centre at Cradle Mountain, north west Tasmania. devils@cradle is 500 metres from the entrance to the Cradle Mountain national park on the Cradle View property, an hour’s drive south west of Devonport (83 kilometres).
You can experience an up-close encounter with Tasmanian devils at devils@cradle on a day or night tour. In the interpretation facility, your experienced guide will introduce you to the lifestyle of the alpine Tasmanian de...devils@cradle
Cradle Mountain
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The Devonport Gallery and Arts Centre is a regional public art museum in north-west Tasmania. Devonport is a small coastal city, 90 minutes' north-west of Launceston (101 kilometres/63 miles).
The Devonport Gallery and Arts Centre is housed in a converted 19th century church in the town’s centre. It features a permanent collection of fine and decorative art and craft, with a predominant interest in 20th century glass, ceramics and woodcraft. There is an emphasis on work by Tasmanian artists, and...Devonport Gallery and Arts Centre
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The Devonport Golf Club—also known as Woodrising— is located on Tasmania’s north west coast. The Club is at Spreyton, a 10-minute (10 kilometres) drive south of Devonport and the Spirit of Tasmania ferry terminal.
The Devonport Golf Club offers golfers a challenging, tree-lined, well-bunkered course that has excellent greens. Sitting on a peninsula of land extending to the Mersey River, the course has a fairly flat appearance with gently rolling fairways. The Club offers full catering facilitie...Devonport Golf Club
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The museum is attractively and aptly situated at the Pilot Station, in the residence built for the Devonport Harbour Master in 1920. It has a view of Bass Strait and the restored pilot signal mast which stands at the entrance to the Mersey River. This was used to communicate with ships until quite recently.
Tasmanian and Local maritime history is illustrated by an extensive collection of flags, paintings, charts and photographs. A feature is the collection of
photographs of warships with Tasma...Devonport Maritime Museum and Historical Society Inc.
Devonport
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Dismal Swamp is an eco-tourism and forestry interpretation centre near Togari, north west Tasmania. Dismal Swamp is 30 minutes south west of Smithton (40 kilometres/25 miles).
Dismal Swamp is a natural blackwood forest sinkhole, believed to be the only one of its kind in the world. Formed over thousands of years by dissolving dolomite, the 40-metre/130-foot deep sinkhole is a unique forest habitat supporting a range of plant and animal species.
You can visit the Visitor Centre, located on the s...Dismal Swamp
Smithton
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Passenger trains disappeared from Tasmania some time ago, except this one, a full size loco service from the Don Village Station to Coles Beach every day.
After leaving Don Village, the route of the Don River Railway winds its way along the Eastern banks of the picturesque Don River, passing Restoration Siding where old vehicles are awaiting their turn for restoration at the hands of the craftsmen. During the thirty minute return journey you will pass through a nature reserve and you will also s...Don River Railway
Devonport
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The Don Village Market is a country market near Devonport, north west Tasmania. The country village of Don is a short drive west of Devonport (five kilometres/three miles.
The market has a combination of 50 indoor and outdoor stalls selling handmade crafts and fresh local produce. Take home organic farm produce, home grown vegetables and fruits, fresh local honey, jams and preserves and tempting home baked cakes and pies. Fill your garden with cottage plants, bulbs and natives or choose a fres...Don Village Market
Devonport
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This six-kilometre track is one of Tasmania's premier walks. Most of it is boardwalk that is low-key but the surrounds are not, and include the towering crags of Cradle Mountain, unexpected beaches on the side of the lake, the ancient Ballroom Forest, a patch of Tasmania’s notorious horizontal scrub, and the occasional echidna or platypus.Dove Lake Circuit
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The Emu Valley Rhododendron Garden is a stunning garden near Burnie, north west Tasmania. The Gardens are a five-minute drive south of Burnie (eight kilometres/four miles).
This 13-hectare/32-acre garden features over 22,000 select rhododendrons and companion plants, creating a spectacular display between August and February each year. Here, in addition to the hybrid rhododendrons familiar to gardeners, you can see many wild species rhododendrons planted to reflect their geographical origins - f...Emu Valley Rhododendron Gardens
Burnie
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The development of Queenstown and the West Coast are featured in more than 900 photographs displayed in the 23 rooms of this museum.
The pre-1940s photographs were collected and the museum established by Mr Eric Thomas.
There are also items of household equipment and personal effects,old documents, coins, cameras from the 1930s, a display of early theatre projectors, antique mantel clocks, a collection of kerosene lamps, medallions, badges and chinaware featuring the Royal Family from Queen Vic...Eric Thomas Galley Museum
Queenstown
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'A boutique 3.5 hectare vineyard producing premium wines. Situated at Northdown, near Devonport, in the heart of the region's rich farmland.'
Established: 1990
Winemaker: Tamar Ridge.
Pinot noir, chardonnay, sauvignon blanc and Pinot Gris.
Wines are available for tasting in the recently opened Cellar Door. Platters, coffee and cake are also available.
Cellar Door opened in April 2006. Hours 1100 - 1800 Wednesday to Sunday and Public Holidays. Mail order is available.Ghost Rock Vineyard
Port Sorell
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The dark waters of the Gordon flow through the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area before quietly entering Macquarie Harbour. Cruise boats from Strahan explore several kilometres into the rivers wide, calm lower reaches, with their often perfect reflections of riverside rainforest. Disembark at Heritage Landing and follow a short boardwalk track to see ancient Huon pines.Gordon River, Franklin - Gordon Wild Rivers National Park
Strahan
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The Guide Falls Alpaca Park is located at West Ridgley, northwest Tasmania. West Ridgely is a twenty-minute drive south of Burnie (14 kilometres), a short distance from the B18 highway.
The Park features alpaca and other alternative farm animals in a working environment. You can join a hands-on tour and get acquainted with these friendly, sheep-like creatures. Alpacas are a domesticated species that originated in South America and are now bred worldwide for their sought-after fleece. Try your h...Guide Falls Alpaca Park
West Ridgley
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Mr Bill Woodhouse of Gunns Plains discovered Gunns Plains Cave in 1906 during a hunting trip. The cave consists of a series of of caverns and short passages through which visitors are escorted along well lit concrete pathways.
The cave entrance is situated 30 metres from the car park. Upon entry a steep flight of 54 concrete steps are descended and from this point the pathway is fairly level apart from a short ladder to be climbed down. The tour route through the cave is some 275 metres long. Oc...Gunns Plains Cave
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Gunns Plain State Reserve is a picnic area and limestone cave near Ulverstone, north west Tasmania. The Reserve is a thirty minute drive south of Ulverstone (30 kilometres/19 miles).
Discovered in 1906 and declared in 1918, Gunns Plains State Reserve is one of Tasmania’s oldest cave reserves. It features 10-hectares/25-acres of forest, underground limestone caves, walks and a picnic area with a wood barbecue and shelter hut. There are toilet facilities here and a shop at nearby Gunns Plains se...Gunns Plains State Reserve
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Hawley House Vineyard is a boutique vineyard at Devonport in northern Tasmania. Devonport is an hour and fifteen minutes north west of Launceston (101 kilometres/ 63 miles).
Hawley House (1878) is the original homestead of Rubicon Estate - a 150-hectare/370-acre property that encompasses a vineyard, grazing paddocks for Clydesdale horses, wetlands and a 142-hectare/350-acre wildlife sanctuary.
Established in 1982, Hawley’s six-hectare/15-acre vineyard is planted with chardonnay and pinot noir g...Hawley House Vineyard
Port Sorell
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Hawley’s Gingerbread House, located in Devonport East incorporates a café, restaurant and Hawley Vineyards Cellar Door. It also offers a gift shop. Listed with the National Trust, it is housed in one of Devonport’s oldest and most impressive architectural icons, located a short distance from the Spirit of Tasmania terminal, in the heart of the Devonport East shopping precinct. The distinctive Victorian Carpenter Gothic architecture features include arched leadlight windows and decorative bargebo...Hawley`s Gingerbread House
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Hellyers Road Distillery, in Burnie, north west Tasmania, is Australia’s largest single malt whisky distillery. Burnie is Tasmania’s fourth-largest city, a two-hour drive west of Launceston (148 kilometres/91 miles).
Hellyers Road Distillery produces fine, single malt whisky distilled from Tasmanian grown malted barley, pure Tasmanian rainwater and yeast and matured in American white oak barrels. Hellyers Road Single Malt Whisky uses the purest available ingredients and is neither chill-filtere...Hellyers Road Distillery
Burnie
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Highfield Historic Site offers a historically accurate vision of a gentleman's home and farm of the 1830s. It sits on a hillside overlooking the lands the manager would have once controlled, with views across to Stanley, the Nut and Bass Strait beyond. The house is being restored over time and its elegant Italianate design, convict barracks, barns, stables, and a chapel were once surrounded by a large ornamental garden.
Edward Curr, the chief agent of the Van Diemen's Land Company, started cons...Highfield Historic Site
Stanley
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One of the 60 Great Short Walks series, this walk starts at the top of Peoples Park, in Strahan, and is a gentle, meandering stroll through sweet-smelling bush to a delightful waterfall. Local schoolchildren share their connections with the place on interpretive signs along the way. For extra enjoyment, leave the car in the town centre and take the foreshore walking track to and from the park, located on The Esplanade.Hogarth Falls
Strahan
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Home Hill is the home of former Australian Prime Minister Joseph Lyons, located in Devonport. The House was built in 1916, one year after Joseph’s marriage to Dame Enid Lyons. Except for a period of five years it remained their home for the rest of their lives.
Joseph Lyons was Premier of Tasmania from 1923 to 1928. In 1929 he entered Federal Parliament and from 1932 until 1939 was Prime Minister of Australia. He died in office in April 1939. He is one of two Australians to have been Premier ...Home Hill
Devonport
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Discover the tastes, flavours and textures of honey at The Honey Farm in Chudleigh, Tasmania. Nestled under the Great Western Tiers mountain range, the vibrant cartoon bees adorning the building are difficult to miss.
Inside you will be taken on a journey of discovery into the amazing world of the honeybee. There are over 50 different honeys to taste, from single origin honeys, such as Tasmanian Leatherwood, to indulgent gourmet delights like the rich Honey Chocolate Paste.
After tasting the hon...Honey Farm - The
Chudleigh
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The House of Anvers at Latrobe in Tasmania’s north is a chocolate lovers’ heaven.
Hand-made chocolate truffles, chocolate oranges, fudge and praline, using fresh Tasmanian cream and butter, producing the world's finest chocolate and liqueurs.
Igor Van Gerwen, the chocolate confectioner acquired his know-how from his birthplace, Belgium.
A selection box of truffles includes flavours such as kirsch, strawberry and Grand Marnier. Flavours that would dominate others - ginger and mint, are packed...House of Anvers Chocolate Factory
Latrobe
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The Imaginarium Science Centre is located in Devonport, north-west Tasmania.
It provides visitors with exciting hands-on exhibits, travelling exhibitions, programs, services and unique displays which are regularly changed. The award-winning Imaginarium has a five-year licence arrangement with Questacon, the National Science and Technology Centre in Canberra, and offers one exciting exhibition each year. Additional interactive displays and programs are scheduled during each calendar year, such a...Imaginarium Science Centre
Devonport
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