great western tiers holiday guide 2011-12
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Great Western TiersVillage Life & Wilderness in Northern Tasmania
www.greatwesterntiers.net.au holiday guide 2011–12
Page 4 The Great Western Tiers
Page 6 From city to wilderness
Page 10 Touring
Page 12 Things to see and do
Page 16 Walks and nature trails
Page 18 GUIDE MAP
Page 20 Cycle trails
Page 22 Food and wine
Page 26 Where to stay
Page 30 Lifestyle
Page 32 Useful information
100 Emu Bay Road DeloraineP 03 6362 5280 F 03 6362 4377www.greatwesterntiers.net.au [email protected]
Let us help you discover the magic of the valley, rivers and mountains or maybe you’re more interested in the cafes and galleries, we know all the secrets. Call in and chat to our friendly, local staff and volunteers for information about touring, attractions and accommodation.
Welcome…to the Great Western Tiers
great Western Tiers Visitor Centre
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EvEr-constant but ever-
changing – a backdrop magically
transformed with each passing
season, at the whim and mood of
the weather, at each hour of every
day from sunrise till sundown
– the rugged escarpment of the
Great Western tiers majestically
dominates and defines the
landscape to the south and gives
its name to this popular touring
region.
In the shadow of the tiers, from
the fringes of Launceston city
at Prospect vale in the east to
the pristine wilderness of Mole
creek and beyond in the west,
embark on an enthralling journey
of discovery spanning centuries
of history and myriad enchanting
experiences.
Great Western Tiers the aboriginal people
have always known the tiers
as Kooparoona niara, meaning
Mountains of the spirits,
reflecting the nostalgic aura of an
area which was the meeting place
of three aboriginal nations more
than 10,000 years ago.
Later came European settlers,
spreading westwards from
Launceston, struggling to tame
the land in these fertile valleys
and plains to feed a growing
population and bringing their own
heritage to this strange country
to shape an enduring English
landscape which delights visitors
today.
outgrowing its stark beginnings
as a penal colony, tasmania’s move
towards free settlement began
right here, in this enchanting
valley. Listen to the stories and
wonder at the vision as well as the
fortitude of those early pioneers.
In the Great Western tiers you will
experience a true microcosm of
the island’s history and heritage,
its wild scenery and wildlife,
its tumbling waterfalls, lush
rainforest and spellbinding caves.
this is tasmania as you’ve always
imagined it.
Immerse yourself, feel it, breathe it – it’s all around you.
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City excitement – Prospect Vale and hadspen Prospect Vale today is an urban population hub in outer western Launceston. A dynamic centre within easy reach of the city, Prospect Vale is home to Country Club Tasmania, nightlife capital of the region.
From Prospect Vale, leave the highway and its traffic behind you and follow the Great Western Tiers Touring Route signs as you head west on Meander Valley Road – a leisurely, meandering byway that leads you on a journey of discovery through the valley’s historic towns and scenic wonders.
First town along your path is Hadspen, growing rapidly as a satellite suburb of Launceston, but home to some splendid colonial buildings, notably Entally House which is open to visitors daily.
living history – Carrick, Bracknell, hagley and WestburyThe road next brings you to Carrick, where the picturesque Liffey River flows through the western
end of town. Known in the early days as Lyttleton, Carrick was an important stopping point for coaches and its many historic buildings are in use to this day. From Carrick, you can follow the signed route via Bracknell to Liffey Falls. Originally established to service the needs of the forestry industry, Bracknell now serves as the centre of a thriving farming community, set in a beautiful rural landscape.
Staying on Meander Valley Road, after Carrick you’ll find the peaceful township of Hagley, most notable visually for the towering steeple of St Mary’s Church. Built by Sir Richard Dry, the Tasmanian-born Premier who ended transportation, St Mary’s is one of the best examples of Gothic architecture in Australia.
Westbury is your next port of call, a town with a rich colonial past. Wander the unique village green, flanked by heritage buildings; imagine yourself back in the 1850s surrounded by soldiers, convicts and citizens – in fact, four times as many residents as today – half of whom spoke Gaelic!
The village of Westbury has been described as ‘more English than England’, reflecting the desire of those early settlers to impose a familiarity on this foreign land.
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Fine art, fine food and forest splendour – deloraine, elizabeth Town and MeanderFamous for hosting Australia’s largest working craft fair each November, Deloraine is home to a growing number of artists and craftspeople who draw inspiration from the magnificent scenery all around. Their creative passion is exemplified in the inspiring Yarns Artwork in Silk wall hangings, on display at the Visitor Centre in Deloraine.
Take a stroll around the town and along the banks of the gently flowing Meander River, enjoy the creations along the sculpture trail – some bold, some quirky, some beautiful. When you find the life-sized statue of the great racehorse, Malua, you have arrived at the Visitor Centre; make sure you call in for a chat with a local and learn about things to see and do around the area.
Heading north from Deloraine, the Bass Highway will take you to Elizabeth Town, the centre of a renowned gourmet trail, or to the coast at Devonport. Or go south and enjoy a short, scenic drive to the quaint little town of Meander and, beyond, to Huntsman Lake and Meander Forest Reserve.
onwards – to Cradle Mountain and the wilderness – via Chudleigh and Mole CreekContinuing west from Deloraine, you’ll arrive at Chudleigh, Tasmania’s Village of Roses. As you’ll discover when you descend from hillside, to grassy plain and on into the village, it’s truly reminiscent of its Devonshire namesake.
From Chudleigh, your road winds along a breathtakingly beautiful valley between the Great Western Tiers and the Gog Range to Mole Creek, where Mt Roland rises starkly in front of you.
Wonderfully picturesque above ground, below there is a whole other world of beauty. Mole Creek’s famous caves have been a drawcard for generations of visitors and today’s show caves – Marakoopa Cave and King Solomons Cave – are a highlight not to be missed.
Mole Creek – where Tasmanian Tigers roamed (and, according to some locals, still do) is the hub of an area of unspoiled natural beauty, a mecca for both serious hikers and casual bushwalkers seeking a wilderness experience and sensational views.
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Did you know that Deloraine is only 40 minutes from Launceston Airport and Devonport’s Spirit of Tasmania ferry terminal?
Did you know, too, that you can get to Cradle Mountain direct from Mole Creek via a spectacularly scenic route? Don’t miss our hidden secrets – re-programme that GPS to show minor roads, because you surely didn’t come to Tasmania to drive exclusively on its highways!
For a relaxing short break – or a serious holiday – the Great Western Tiers region is readily accessible and centrally located. As well as the treasure trove of attractions in the immediate surrounds, you can easily explore Launceston and the Tamar Valley, the central north coast, the World Heritage Area of the Central Plateau and, of course, Cradle Mountain – from your comfortable base right here – in the heart of northern Tasmania.
Your IdEaL basE for touring northern tasmania –
city to cradle, coast to wilderness
Touring
Chudleigh WeSTBuRy
63 Sorell Street Chudleigh
P 03 6363 6190 [email protected]
63 Meander Valley Road Westbury
P 03 6393 1830 [email protected]
Phoenix Coaches Devonport P 03 6424 9112
www.westbus.net.au
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reliable and friendly family business services. transport available from one to 60 plus persons. airport, walks pick-up and drop-off, personalised tours.
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Things to see and do
bE aMazEd by awe-inspiring artistry and creativity, be
overwhelmed by nature’s wondrous bounty, be entertained by
pursuits simple or sophisticated, be a part of our living, breathing
history – be yourself in the Great Western tiers! bring your golf
clubs, your hiking boots, your fishing rod, your love of a good tale
of days gone by, your eye for beauty – and, of course, your camera.
they’ll all get a good workout here!
discover for yourself magical experiences that make your heart
sing, your spirit soar, take you to places beyond your wildest
imaginings.discover the attractions – and the secrets – of the
Great Western tiers.
Department of Primary Industries, Parks, Water and Environment
Entally EstatE
Open daily from 10am-4pmwww.entally.com.au
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Home of historic Entally House one of tasmania’s heritage treasures
Prospect, Launceston www.countryclubtasmania.com.au
Phone 6335 5777
18 holes, 5 restaurants 4 bars... one stop.
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103 Meander Valley Road WestburyP 03 6393 1666www.johntemplegallery.com.au
John Temple gallery
Wilderness & Landscape Photography
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Experience the sights, sounds, smells and nostalgia of a bygone era at Pearn’s Steam World.
Pearn’s Steam World has one of the largest collections of traction engines, veteran tractors, stationary engines and agricultural machinery in
the southern hemisphere. Machinery is regularly steamed up and operated with the annual Steam Up on the long weekend at the beginning of November each year.
Pearn’s Steam World is open every day except Christmas Day and Good Friday.
Pearn’s Steam World
P 03 6393 141465 Meander Valley Highway Westburywww.pearnssteamworld.org.au
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Seppenfelts emporium & gifts
32 Emu Bay Road Deloraine P 03 6362 [email protected]
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Department of Primary Industries, Parks, Water and Environment
Call today for tour times, phone 6363 5182www.parks.tas.gov.au
Join uson a journey through time
Mole Creek Caves
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• Free Honey Tasting• Over 50 different honey varieties including: nut honey chocolate honey fruit honey spiced honey varietal honey medicinal honey• Honey skin care• Pure beeswax candles• Honey ice cream• Honeybee gifts and toys
FREEADMISSION
visit us online: www.melitahoneyfarm.com.au
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We may make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.
We support ethical trading. “It is in exchanging the gifts of the earth that you shall find abundance and be satisfied. Yet unless the exchange be in love and kindly justice, it will but lead some to greed and others to hunger.” Kahlil Gibran, The Prophet
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liffey FallsThere are two walking tracks through beautiful rainforest to Liffey Falls – part of Tasmania’s World Heritage area. A 45 minute return walk from the top car park offers developed picnic facilities and a shorter, higher grade walking track. The alternative track from the lower car park offers minimal facilities and a longer and less developed walking track. You can get to Liffey Falls via Bracknell or via Deloraine and Lake Highway – just follow the signs.
alum Cliffs–TulampangaAn enchanting short walk (about 40 minutes return) takes you to a forest lookout perched high above the boulder-strewn Mersey River as it flows along the valley through the Alum Cliffs Gorge. Tulampanga, or Alum Cliffs, was a place of enormous social and spiritual significance to Aborigines because of the ochre to be found in that area of the Gog Range. Many tribes travelled to Tulampanga to obtain this highly prized material and for them this was a sacred celebration place.
devils gulletA short alpine walk (about 30 minutes return) to a stunning lookout platform overhanging a sheer cliff face, with views to Mount Ossa, Cradle Mountain and other landmarks across the huge chasm of the Fisher River valley. This is a simply awesome experience on a windy day, when the dolerite cliffs channel south westerly winds up into the gullet.
Walls of Jerusalem, and moreLonger walks, many suitable for experienced and well-prepared bushwalkers only – so please check first – include the fabled Walls of Jerusalem National Park, Meander Forest Reserve, Quamby Bluff and a number of tracks which take you up the face of the Tiers to the World Heritage Area of the Central Plateau.
Call in at the Visitor Centre in Deloraine for more information about these and a whole range of other walks.
thE bEautY and bounty of the wild country all around is
there to be enjoyed by the young and not-so-young, the
fit and fearless and the not-so-intrepid explorer. here are
three easy, short walks that will transport you into natural,
unspoiled environments – from rainforest to native forest
to alpine moorland – with spectacular views.
Forest Walks Lodge
An enjoyable way to spend a day as well as getting the inside information on the evolutionary history and ecology of Tasmania’s world famous old growth forests.
Join an expert for a guided walk in the forests of the Great Western Tiers.• Rain Forest Walk 2-3 hours $55p/p• Wild Forest Walk 4-5 hours $100p/p (incl lunch)• Bird Tours and World Heritage Walk by arrangement.
Departure 10.30 am unless otherwise arranged. Bookings 24 hours in advance required.
669 Jackeys Marsh Rd, Jackeys Marsh phone: 03 63695150web: www.forestwalkslodge.com email: [email protected]
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tourInG cYcLIsts have long enjoyed the safe, low-traffic
country roads that run the length of the region and four
cycling trails have been developed along these roads.
For even more enjoyment, you can download a series of inspiring podcasts
from our website, bringing the region to life. cycle trail maps are available at
the visitor centre in deloraine. Each ride is around 70 km in length, taking
in most of the townships and attractions of the Great Western tiers. You
will find accommodation, cafés, restaurants and camping grounds available
throughout your journey.
set your own pace and take the time to experience the sights, tastes, smells
and stories of this breathtaking region. Your memories will be unforgettable.
The great Caves Ride This ride can be taken as either a one or two day tour and will take you through an area that is home to some of the most famous caves in Australia. Make time to stop at the many attractions this area has to offer, including Trowunna Wildlife Park, spectacular Alum Cliffs, and the spellbinding King Solomons and Marakoopa Caves.
The great Country RideA flat ride through scenic countryside and historic townships, the Great Country Ride explores 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 our colonial heritage.
The great gourmet Ride An easy ride through lush pastures and valleys to the west of Deloraine – an area that is home to some of Australia’s leading gourmet producers. In contrast to the Great Country Ride, this tour offers a glimpse of some of the region’s more innovative farming practices and provides plenty of opportunities to stop and sample delicious gourmet produce along the way.
The great World heritage RideThe Great World Heritage Ride extends south from Deloraine, providing amazing views of the Great Western Tiers as you approach the edge of Tasmania’s famous World Heritage Area. As you journey south towards Liffey Falls, the ride becomes more challenging.
Cyclists should take careful note of the safety information contained in maps and podcasts and be aware that the final stretch, on the approach to Liffey Falls, is suitable for hybrid and mountain bikes only.
Cycle trails
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Food and wine
World-class produce – taste it, feast on it,
buy some to take home with you – from
producers right here in the Great Western
Tiers. Taste test your way along the gourmet
trail centred around Deloraine, Chudleigh
and Elizabeth Town.
And, throughout the Great Western Tiers,
indulge in fine dining or enjoy simple
country fare, created from the fruits of this
good earth, in a wide variety of restaurants,
cafés, coffee shops and bakeries.
DeloraineHotel•Alfresco dining and Amanti coffee •Gaming, Tote and Betasport facilities •Accommodation • Meeting room hire •Bottle shop
Emu Bay Road, Deloraine Ph:6362 2022 www.delorainehotel.com.au
LAUNCESTON
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sParKLInG cLEan aIr, rich fertile
land, pristine rivers – essential
ingredients needed to produce the
finest quality food and wine – this
bountiful region has them all!
deloRaiNe
2 Railway Street Deloraine P 03 6362 2978
Is one of the largest private collections of petrol memorabilia in Tasmania. 50s style booth seating & tables. Rock ‘n’ Roll music and a jukebox at 20c per song, overlooking an English box hedge garden. Hot dogs, burgers, milk shakes, spiders, banana splits and so much more. Also available for functions.
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Indulge in delicious ETC pies, pastries, gourmet cakes, crusty bread and freshly ground coffee.
25 minutes from the “Spirit”
Open daily for breakfast from 6am
Licensed
3 meeting rooms
Gluten free products available
New menu includes gourmet burgers & hot chips
5783 Bass HighwayP 03 6368 [email protected]
elizabeth Town Bakery Café
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Enjoy delicious country-style meals in the dining room, chat with the locals in the bar about Tassie Tiger sightings, stay in our comfortable accommodation. 90 Pioneer Drive Mole Creek
P 03 6363 1102www.molecreekhotel.com
Mole Creek hotel & Tassie Tiger Bar
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Whole foods, household and personal, including:•Rawhoneys•Healthysnacks•Beans&lentils• Teas&beverages•Driedfruits&nuts•Hugegluten-freerange•Breakfastcereals&
muesliis
•Vitamin&mineralsupplements
• LaVera,NaturalInstincts(new range) Alchemy & Akin
• PrepackedandLoose,Organicand conventional fresh produce and dairy
66 Emu Bay Rd DeloraineP 03 6362 3551
Wholesome housegrocery shopping how it ought to be!
Mole CReeK
Just moments from Mole Creek’s famous Marakoopa Cave. Relax in a beautiful garden setting, taking in spectacular mountain views.
186 Mayberry Road Mayberry P 03 6363 5033
Marakoopa garden Café
Enjoy our delicious menu of home grown and locally sourced produce and fantastic coffee.
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EXPERIENCE THE CREAM OF TASMANIAN FINE FOOD
CHRISTMAS HILLS RASPBERRY FARM CAFETHE WAY LIFE SHOULD TASTE!
All day café menu catering for all raspberry cravings, country style breakfasts. Log fire in winter. Free entry to lakeside walk. Retail sales.
Open daily 7am – 5pm
Bass Hwy, Elizabeth TownPhone 03 6362 2186www.raspberryfarmcafe.com.au
HOUSE OF ANVERSA REAL CHOCOLATE SENSATION
All day café menu featuring local produce & chocolate. Free entry to museum, viewing area, garden walk and tasting centre. Retail sales centre.
Open daily 7am – 7pm
9025 Bass Hwy, LatrobePhone 03 6426 2958www.anvers-chocolate.com.au
TO LAUNCESTON (30min)TO DEVONPORT (5min) Elizabeth Town(Latrobe)
RASPBERRY FARMASHGROVE CHEESEHOUSE OF ANVERS 8km(5min)
38km(20min)
Bass Highway (A1) Bass Highway (A1)
ASHGROVE CHEESEPREMIUM FARM FRESH DAIRY PRODUCTS
Café menu featuring milk drinks, ice cream and cheese. Free entry to cheese making viewing areas, cheese tasting. Retail sales offering wide selection of Tasmanian gourmet food and wine.
Open daily 7.30am – 6pm
6173 Bass Hwy, Elizabeth TownPhone 03 6368 1105www.ashgrovecheese.com.au
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Natural wines – handmade, using time-honoured, traditional methods.
Tastings and cellar door sales Open most days 11–5
46 Montana Road Red HillsP 0438 507 069
Three Willows Vineyard
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Home of the famous Chudleigh Burger, delicious home made pies and cakes, and the best chips in the Valley! Takeaway, eat in our dining area or al fresco in our beautiful garden setting.
60 Sorrell Street ChudleighP 03 6363 6138
Chudleigh general Store Open daily
Café with atmosphere, friendly service, good food, fine
coffee and an extensive range of Tasmanian food, gifts
and gourmet treasures
36 Emu Bay Road, Deloraine 7304 Ph (03) 6362 2127
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Where to stay
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On Highland Lakes Road, just 2.8km from the Deloraine bridge. Spacious accommodation with queen size bed, microwave, TV, tea and coffee + delicious home made treats, BBQ facilities.
Undercover parking. Peace and tranquillity assured.Please phone Jan or Martin on 03 6362 2781 or 0409 110 153
Barra Farm B&B
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Delightful S/C 3 bedroom Victorian Cottage in a half acre of English style gardens, modern conveniences, warm & cosy, old world charm. Quiet area. Walking distance to shops & restaurants.
131 King Street Westbury M 0412 322 [email protected]
Westbury lavender Cottage
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Bonney’s inn Colonial B&B
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Centrally located in Deloraine, directly opposite the Meander River. Enjoy the charming 1830s coaching inn, with queen ensuite rooms and a wonderful included full breakfast. Relax in the garden or in the guest lounge in front of the cosy fireplace with a free port. Stroll across the road to enjoy beautiful riverside walks.
19 West Parade DeloraineP 03 6362 2974www.bonneys-inn.com [email protected]
Built from locally quarried bluestone around 1860 the Grain Store has been lovingly restored to a luxurious contemporary B&B. Rooms are from $150 per night with king, queen and single beds all with elegant ensuites. A hot breakfast (and great espresso) is included in your stay and discounts apply for multiple nights. Enjoy the use of our movie room.
14 Parsonage Street DeloraineP 03 6362 4722 M 0416 182 543
www.bluestonegrainstore.com.au
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FroM cItY rEsort to country cottage,
cosy bed and breakfast to caravan park, there’s a
friendly face to welcome you at the end of
the day. country folk at heart, we welcome
visitors and go the extra mile to make your stay
memorable!
the Great Western tiers visitor centre can help with your
accommodation requirements and is open 9 to 5 daily. online
booking facilities are available through our website, www.
greatwesterntiers.net.au. For phone assistance, call 6362 5280.
or call in for a chat with the friendly volunteers and staff at the
visitor centre in deloraine – they will be happy to help!
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Includes restaurant, quiet old English bar and parkland gardens.
56 Meander Valley Road WestburyP 03 [email protected]
Fitzpatricks innDiscount off normal accommodation prices upon presentation of the Guide to the Inn.
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Private, self-contained, comfortable get-away with majestic views of the Great Western TIers. All amenities for couples or families from $120 per night.
56 Miles Road Mole CreekP 03 6363 1424 M 0409 020 [email protected]
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Spacious ensuite B & B accommodation in an idyllic setting, featuring warm hospitality, reasonable tariff, delicious breakfasts and luscious views!
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484 Caveside Road Mole CreekP 03 6367 8227 M 0428 661 296www.molecreekbedandbreakfast.comstay@molecreekbedandbreakfast.com
2 Union Bridge Road Mole CreekP 03 6363 1150 www.molecreek.net.au
Mole Creek lodge B & B
Mole Creek Caravan Park on Sassafras Creek
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Fully self- contained two bedroom cottages, Situated on 120ha of farmland and only 3 minutes walking distance from the heart of Deloraine’s shopping, cultural and art precinct.
54 Meander Valley Road DeloraineP 03 6362 4500 F 03 6362 [email protected]
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The Bush Inn is a cosy country pub, built in 1856. Offering meals, accommodation, bottleshop with extensive local variety. A great place to relax and meet up.
Cosy, hostel-style accommodation for up to 20 adults, adjacent to Tasmania’s Great Lake. Your ideal accommodation choice for a true alpine experience.
7/9 Meander Valley Road DeloraineP 03 6362 2365 [email protected]
9239 Highlands Lake Road LiaweneeP 03 6259 8148 M 0437 598 148
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Tiger hut
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P 03 6362 2628 (please book)www.bowerbankmill.com.au•[email protected]
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1/Bowerbank Mill B&B (1853)—exceptional heritage Cottages & Suites. Sleeps 18.
2/Deloraine Holiday Retreat—expansive & comfortable with superb outlook. Sleeps 8.
3/Deloraine 60’s Cottage—newly renovated, quirky & cosy. Sleeps 6.
Three different styles & eras, offering the same high standard in décor, hospitality & comfort. All have lovely gardens & stunning views; some full kitchens. Included: gourmet breakfasts with local home produce; flat screen TVs & more. Multiple night discounts.
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Meander Valley, which encompasses the Great Western Tiers touring region, is a wonderful, safe place to live and raise a family in an urban, village or rural environment – all within easy reach of the major regional facilities of Launceston, the largest city in northern Tasmania.
Shops service towns large and small throughout the valley and families are well catered for with eight primary schools and four secondary schools, as well as a range of tertiary education facilities close at hand in Launceston. There are hospitals at Deloraine and Launceston, and medical centres at Deloraine and Westbury.
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Thinking of investing in the Meander Valley? MVEC is your one-stop shop for free or low cost professional business advice and/or business mentoring.
Meander Valley Business enterprise Centre
1st Floor 62-64 Emu Bay Rd DeloraineP 03 6362 3456 M 0419 623 [email protected]
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Professional tourism photo graphy, providing high quality images for webpage and graphic design, signage, postcards, calendars, CDs, souvenirs and more.
Based in Westbury M 0417 776 [email protected]
Lifestyle
Within the valley, and also in neighbouring Launceston and Devonport, large and small commercial, hospitality, agricultural and industrial enterprises offer excellent employment prospects to locals.
There’s housing to suit every taste and, as an added bonus, a median house price of just $297,500 means a home owner selling property in Melbourne or Sydney can expect to pocket over half the proceeds when they buy in the Meander Valley.
Investors looking for commercial, agricultural or industrial property reap similar rewards by moving to Meander Valley.
To find out more, visit www.meander.tas.gov.au
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First National Real Estate Deloraine is looking forward to helping you achieve your dreams whether selling, buying or renting.
60 Emu Bay Road DeloraineP 03 6362 3570www.delorainerealestate.com.aumail@delorainerealestate.com.au
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Carrick 8 (6)
Westbury 25 (21) 17 (15)
Deloraine 41 (37) 33 (31) 16 (16)
Mole Creek 76 (57) 68 (51) 51 (36) 25 (20)
Launceston 15 (13) 23 (19) 40 (34) 56 (50) 91 (70)
Devonport 97 (87) 85 (81) 68 (61) 52 (45) 87 (65)
Cradle Mountain 149 (132) 141 (126) 124 (111) 108 (95) 73 (75)
Burnie 139 (103) 131 (97) 114 (82) 98 (66) 133 (86)
Coles Bay/Freycinet 162 (108) 170 (114) 187 (129) 203 (145) 238 (165)
Stanley 212 (162) 204 (156) 187 (141) 171 (125) 206 (145)
Strahan 278 (280) 270 (274) 253 (259) 237 (243) 202 (223)
Hobart 152 (133) 160 (139) 177 (154) 193 (170) 228 (190)
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emergency contacts: Police/Fire/Ambulance Phone 000 or 112 from mobileNon-urgent Police calls: Phone 131 444launceston general hospital: Phone (03) 6348 7111deloraine district hospital: Phone (03) 6362 2495Meander Valley Community RadioFor local news and information, tune to 96.9 FMRecreational fishing:General and licensing information www.ifs.tas.gov.auMotorhome dump Station:Racecourse Rd, Deloraine
acknowledgmentsThis holiday guide produced and published by the Great Western Tiers Tourism Association with the generous support of Meander Valley Council.If you would like additional copies of the guide, please contact Great Western Tiers Visitor Centre on 03 6362 5280.
Note: Tasmanian wildlife is most active at night; please drive with caution from dusk until dawn.
local knowledge and bookings:For up-to-date opening times, local knowledge and bookings, contact the Great Western Tiers Visitor Information Centre located at 98-100 Emu Bay Road, Deloraine. Phone (03) 6362 5280.
Every endeavour has been made to ensure that details are correct at time of printing (August 2011) but Great Western Tiers Tourism Association can accept no responsibility for any inaccuracy or misdescription contained in this guide as a result of information supplied, nor for subsequent change or withdrawal of prices, details or services shown.
imagesImages courtesy of Dan Fellow (www.tasmania photos.com), Carol Haberle (www.haberle photocards.com), Meander Valley Council, Rob Burnett, Nick Mallett, K Judd, Kevin Eng, Michelle Battelley, Androo Kelly, John Boxer, Paul Flood, Brenda Bourne, and advertisers.
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Business name Address Town Phone (03) Mobile Business Type
41 Degrees South Salmon & Ginseng Farm
323 Montana Road Deloraine 6362 4130 Attraction
Barra Farm B & B 14634 Highland Lakes Rd Deloraine 6362 2781 0409 110 153 Accommodation
Blackwood Park Cottages 445 Mersey Hill Road Mole Creek 6363 1208 Accommodation
Blakes Manor 18 West Goderich Street Deloraine 6362 4724 0421 029 473 Accommodation
Bluestone Grainstore B & B 14 Parsonage Street Deloraine 6362 4722 0416 182 543 Accommodation
Bonneys Inn 19 West Parade Deloraine 6362 2974 Accommodation
Bowerbank Mill 4455 Meander Valley Rd Deloraine 6362 2628 Accommodation
Cluan Homestead 462 Cluan Road Westbury 6393 1549 Accommodation
Deloraine Creative Studios 59-61 Emu Bay Road Deloraine 6362 4455 0447 661 675 Attraction
Deloraine Deli 36 Emu Bay Road Deloraine 6362 2127 Food
Deloraine Highview Lodge Backpackers
8 Blake Street Deloraine 6362 2996 Accommodation
Deloraine Holiday Home 53 West Goderich St Deloraine 6362 4598 0409 241 936 Accommodation
Deloraine Hotel Emu Bay Road Deloraine 6362 2022 Food/Accommodation
Drumreagh Cabins 175 River Road Deloraine 6362 4492 0407 084 988 Accommodation
Elizabeth Town Bakery 5783 Bass Highway Elizabeth Town 6368 1350 0419 000 609 Food
Engadine Cottage Miles Road Mole Creek 6363 1424 0409 020 415 Accommodation
Entally House 782 Meander Valley Rd Hadspen 6393 6201 Attraction
Country Club Tasmania Country Club Avenue Prospect Vale 1800 420 555 Attraction/Accommodation
Ferndale Guest Cottage 19 McNeill Street Mole Creek 6363 1400 Accommodation
Fitzpatricks Inn 56 Meander Valley Rd Westbury 6393 1153 Accommodation/Food
Great Western Tiers Visitor Centre/Yarns
100 Emu Bay Road Deloraine 6362 5280 Information/Attraction
John Temple Gallery 103 Meander Valley Hwy Westbury 6393 1666 Attraction
KT's Café 15 Meander Valley Road Deloraine 6362 3150 0429 623 355 Food
Marakoopa Café 186 Mayberry Road Mole Creek 6363 5033 Food
Meander Valley Enterprise Centre
62 Emu Bay Road Deloraine 6362 3456 0419 623 455 Business
Melita Honey Farm 39 Sorell Street Chudleigh 6363 6160 Attraction
Mole Creek Caves 330 Mayberry Road Mole Creek 6363 5182 Attraction
Mole Creek Guest House & Café
100 Pioneer Drive Mole Creek 6363 1399 Accommodation/Food
Mole Creek Lodge B & B 484 Caveside Road Mole Creek 6367 8227 0428 661 296 Accommodation
Mountain View Country Inn 144 Emu Bay Road Deloraine 6362 2633 Accommodation/Food
Pearns Steamworld 65 Meander Valley Rd Westbury 6393 1414 Attraction
Tasmanian Copper & Metal Art Gallery
8 Church Street Carrick 6393 6440 Attraction
Tasmania Pure 95 Montana Road Deloraine 6362 4062 Food
The Alpaca Shoppe 59-61 Emu Bay Road Deloraine 0457 198 753 Attraction
Three Willows Vineyard 46 Montana Road Deloraine 6362 2478 0438 507 069 Winery
Tier View Twin Cottages 138 Emu Bay Road Deloraine 6362 2377 Accommodation
Tiers Cottages 54 Meander Valley Rd Deloraine 6362 4500 Accommodation
Tiger Hut 9239 Highlands Lake Rd Liawenee 6259 8167 0437 598 148 Accommodation
Westbury Lavender Cottage 131 King Street Westbury 0412 322 729 Accommodation
Wholesome House 66 Emu Bay Road Deloraine 6362 3551 Food
caring for visitors to the Great Western Tiers
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