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Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park

Part of the Tasmanian World Heritage Wilderness Area and home to Cradle Mountain.

What’s special about Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park?

Cradle Mountain, the start of the 65-kilometre (40-mile) Overland track, is the northern end of the 161,000-hectare (397,840-acre) Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park, part of the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area. Tasmania’s highest mountain, 1,617-metre (5,305-foot) Mt Ossa, is in this park, just off the Overland Track, while another beautiful national park, the Walls of Jerusalem, abuts its eastern boundary.

The sheer magnificence of Cradle Mountain inspired Austrian-born Gustav Weindorfer to build a chalet of King Billy pine here in 1912 and work tirelessly for a decade to have the area declared a national park “for the people for all time”. His dream was realised in 1922, and today a quarter of all visitors to the state travel here to share his vision.

Take one of the many short walks through the ever-changing vegetation of the shores and mountainside to gain a full appreciation of the magic of this area.

Key Attractions of Cradle Mountain National Park:

Perhaps the most distinctive flora of the area are the pandani and the fagus – the former for its paradoxical palm-like appearance, the latter for its status as Australia’s only deciduous tree. Fagus, also know as deciduous beech (Nothofagus gunnii), is endemic to Tasmania and has a magnificent autumn display, ranging through gold to deep red from late April to May.

Stroll from cascading rivers to dense, old-growth rainforest in just 20 minutes on the Enchanted Walk, or take most of the day to tackle the summit.

The history of the  Weindorfers devotion to Cradle Mountain and their successful efforts to ensure its preservation as a national park is told in Weindorfer’s Chalet, just off the road to Dove Lake.

If you have your heart set on the Overland Track, you don’t have to do it all yourself. Guided walks are available, some staying in catered huts along the way. (See   Cradle Huts).  

If you are interested in the natural history of the park, you’ll enjoy the displays and interpretation at the Visitor Centre, which you pass as you travel towards Dove Lake.

Short Walks in Cradle Mountain National Park:

 Dove Lake Loop Walk

• • (one-two hours)

Cradle Mountain Summit

• • (six-eight hours)

Enchanted Walk

• (20 minutes)

Multi-Day Walks in Cradle Mountain National Park

Overland Track and its side trips

• (approximately six days)

Cradle Mountain Accommodation:

Dotted along the   Overland Track  are huts and camp sites  . You must  book if you plan to walk the Overland Track between 1 November and 30 April.

At Waldheim, which is situated beside lush rainforest, you can stay in simple    cabins equipped with basic cooking utensils, a gas stove and heating. The amenities block has showers and flushing toilets.

Just outside the park you’ll find more accommodation to suit most budgets, from luxurious highland chalets to powered and unpowered camp sites.

What is near Cradle Mountain National Park:

A range of tours are offered from Cradle Valley, just outside the park boundary, including      horseback trail rides, and   helicopter flights over the region’s rugged mountains.

How to Get to Cradle Mountain National Park:

The northern end of Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park is approximately 60 kilometres (37 miles) south of Burnie, a 90-minute drive via the B18, the A10 and the C132.

The park is also 90 minutes from Devonport – take the B19 and the B14 south to Sheffield, then the C141 to AAA Granary beside Tasmazia,then C136, and the C132 to the park entrance. The park is a 2.5-hour drive from Launceston via the Bass Highway (A1) and the signposted route along the B13 and the C156 through Sheffield.

A  shuttle bus  service   operates from the information centre at the old airstrip most times of the year.

FOOD WINE

- Elizabeth Town, Barrington, Railton, Deloraine & Wilmot

 Villaret Gardens & Cafe  Restaurant.                                                                                                                                                                           Perfect place for a snack or 4 course meal. The 80 seat restaurant provides a spectactular venue for weddings or functions. Set amidst acresof fantastic gardens.   Open daily except for Fridays. Graeme & Lindy Chugg.  Phone (03) 6368 1214.                                                                  www.villaret.com.au       At Moltema near Deloraine approx 30 mins from Granary.                     

Ashgrove Cheese (Cheese Tasting & Cafe)
Ashgrove Cheese is the only cheese producer in Australia specialising in the production of English county styles of cheese such as Lancashire, Cheshire, Double Gloucester, Red Leicester and traditional style Cheddar. The cheese is all produced by hand using traditional recipes and techniques.
Open daily 7.30am – 6pm. Closed Christmas Day.
6173 Bass Highway, Elizabeth Town.
Tel: (03) 6368 1105 (03) 6368 1105                                                   www.ashgrovecheese.com.au
 

Barringwood Park Winery (Cellar Door & Cafe)
Award winning winery producing traditional cool climate varieties of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, plus Pinot Gris, Schonburger, Pinot Meunier and a Sparkling Pinot Noir -Chardonnay. Cellar door tastings are available along with platters of local produce. Picnic and barbeque facilities also available.
Open 10am to 5pm & Public Holidays, Closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day, Good Friday and the month of August.
60 Gillams Road, Lower Barrington.
Tel: (03) 6492 3140 (03) 6492 3140                                                  www.barringwoodpark.com.au

T's Chinese Restaurant                                                                                                                                                                                       Featured on "Where Chef's Eat"                                                                                                                                                                        Reservations strictly reccommend - Pls book in advance.                                                                                                                                     Hours:  12-2pm    5-9pm                                                                                                                                                                                                 83 Main st Sheffield                                                                                                                                                                                                        PH: (03) 6491 2244

  Christmas Hills Raspberry Farm Café
Select from eight different varieties of fresh raspberries from mid December through to mid May. Summer varieties include Willamette, Tullamine, Chilcottin, Chilawack and autumn varieties are Autumn Bliss and Heritage. The cafe offers a breakfast and luncheon menu, with raspberry desserts the specialty.
Open daily 7am – 5pm. Closed Christmas Day and Good Friday.
Bass Highway, Elizabeth Town.
Tel: (03) 6362 2186 (03) 6362 2186                                                     www.raspberryfarmcafe.com
 

Lake Barrington Vineyard (Cellar Door & Cafe)
This vineyard is the oldest winery in the North West of Tasmania and specialises in Sparkling. Cellar door sales and picnic platters of local produce are available.
Open 11am – 4pm Wednesday to Sunday (November – April) or by appointment.
1133 West Kentish Road, West Kentish.
Tel: (03) 6491 1249 (03) 6491 1249                                                                      www.lbv.com.au
   

Mountain Fruit
Fresh berries during summer, dried fruit bars and frozen raspberries in the off-season.
Wide range of fruit wines and herb wines.
A short drive to Devil’s Gate Dam lookout.
10 Devil’s gate Rd, Barrington
Tel: (03) 6492 3194 (03) 6492 3194

Seven Sheds Brewery
Home to Kentish Ale, Elephants Trunk, Razzamatazz and Willie Warmer.
Provides tastings, retail sales and tours of the adjacent brewery, meadery and hop garden.
Open Wednesday – Sunday 11am-5pm, other times by appointment.
22 Crockers St, Railton
Ph: (03) 6496 1139 (03) 6496 1139                                                                www.sevensheds.com
 

Sheffield Honey Farm
Suppliers of quality pure honey in quantities from 250gm to 300kg.
Tasmanian varieties of leatherwood, rainforest, manuka, wildflower and beeswax available.
Tastings and sales.
Open Monday – Friday 9am-5pm

41 Degrees South Salmon & Ginseng Farm
A brilliant example of creative individualism can be admired at 41 Degree South where as well as a ginseng farm, a constructed 40-acre wetland acts as a natural filter to provide clean water to 10,000 salmon, acknowledged as amongst the finest in Tasmania.
323 Montana Road, Deloraine
Tel: (03) 6362 4130 (03) 6362 4130                                                     www.41southtasmania.com
 

Tasmazia (Gardens, Mazes & Cafe)
A seven acre complex of botanical mazes and miniature model village ideal for families with a spare half day to kill. The Great Maze is possibly one of the world’s largest. The cafe’s specialty is pancakes.
Open 7 days, December to March. 9am – 5pm
April – November 10am – 4pm
500 Staverton Road, Promised Land.
Tel: (03) 6491 1934 (03) 6491 1934                                                             www.tasmazia.com.au

Wilmot Hills Vineyard, Winery and Distillery (Cellar Door)
A cottage winery with vineyard and orchard. Cellar door tastings of a range of table wines, ciders, spirits and fruit wines including Blackberry, Raspberry, Elderflower, Elderberry and Cherry are available.
Open daily 9am – 7pm (December – April). 10am – 6pm Thursday to Tuesday (May – November). Open Christmas Day and public holidays.
407 Back Road, Wilmot.
Tel: (03) 6492 1193 (03) 6492 1193                                                                 www.wilmothills.com
 

Fudge"n"good  coffee.  also Gallery Tasmania

Photographer in Residence:    Chris Puccetti

47 main st Sheffield

(03) 64 911 383                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            

The House Of Anvers

Belgian Chocolate Skills & Tasmania's fresh clean climate combine to create the supreme chocolate experience.

Cafe` open from 7.00am to 6.00pm, 7 days a week

(excluding Christmas Day, New Year's Day, Good Friday & Easter Sunday)

ANVERS CHOCOLATE, 9025 Bass Highway, Latrobe, Tasmania (Aust).

Cafe:    03 6426 2958         Office:    03 6426 2703        Email:       enquiries@anvers-chocolate.com.au  

Tasting Centre        Anvers Cafe         FUNCTIONS        Museum

Conveniently located on Bass Hwy (A1) between Launceston & Devonport.

Open daily 7:30 - 5pm

Free tastings & Cafe food  

ph:  6368 1105

www.ashgrovecheese.com.au

Sheffield IGA Supermarket                                                                                                          

Open 7 days    8.00 am   to  6:00pm    

EFTPOS                                                                                                                                                   

Cradle Triple Pass
Buy your Cradle Triple Pass and save! Discover the mysterious world of the Tasmanian devil at Devils@Cradle, journey to wilderness destinations through the eyes of the world’s finest photographers at the Wilderness Gallery and experience the ‘Story of the Sheffield Murals’ audio tour.
Available from all three attractions.
Kentish Visitor Information Centre, 5 Pioneer Crescent, Sheffield
Tel: (03) 6491 1036 (03) 6491 1036                                                       www.sheffieldcradleinfo.com.au
 

The Emporium
Purveyors of quality merchandise. Books, records, Tassie timbers, curios, incense, soaps, oils, collectables, rare and unusual wares. Fair Trade. Experience The Emporium!
38 Main Street, Sheffield

Kentish Museum
The museum displays everyday household and farm items back to the 1800s.
The first automatic petrol pump takes pride of place in the Kentish Museum as the inventor came from Sheffield.
Open Mon-Wed 10am-12pm, 1pm-4pm ,Tuesday 1pm-3pm, Thurs & Fri 10am-3pm
93 Main Street, Sheffield.
Tel: (03) 6491 1861 (03) 6491 1861

Sheffield Mural Walk
Take a self-guided tour of Sheffield’s outdoor art gallery of over 50 large scale murals documenting much of the town’s history.
A booklet detailing information on the murals is available for purchase in most local stores or hire a self-guided mural audio tour from the Kentish Visitor Information Centre from 9am to 4 pm 7 days a week.                                                                                                           www.sheffieldcradleinfo.com.au
 

Railton Town of Topiary
A whole town dedicated to the living art of topiary. A free topiary trail map is available to assist visitors explore more than 100 living sculptures of character topiary ranging from steam trains to giraffes and elephants.                                                                                    www.townoftopiary.com.au
 

Seashells at Sheffield (Shell Collection)
Three generations of the Gill fishing family have collected shells from all over the world, shark and whale jaws, whale baleen and oils, squid beaks and large mounted crabs and crayfish.
Open daily 9am – 5pm.
112 Main Street, Sheffield.
Tel: (03) 6491 1064 (03) 6491 1064

Slater’s Country Store
A traditional country store with a Flying Fox cash dispenser in working condition. Owned and operated by the same family for 100 years. See the mural and learn the story of ‘The Missed Opportunity’
Open 7 days, 9am – 5pm
52 Main Street, Sheffield.
Tel: (03) 6491 1121 (03) 6491 1121

“Story of the Sheffield Murals” Audio Tour
Hear how a Tasmanian town facing rural decline was transformed into a thriving outdoor art gallery! Listen to local characters and artists share their visions and tell their stories.
Available daily 9am-4pm, closed Christmas Day and Good Friday.
Kentish Visitor Information Centre, 5 Pioneer Crescent, Sheffield
Tel: (03) 6491 1036 (03) 6491 1036                                                       www.sheffieldcradleinfo.com.au
 

Tasmazia (Gardens, Mazes & Cafe)
A seven acre complex of botanical mazes and miniature model village ideal for families with a spare half day to kill. The Great Maze is possibly one of the world’s largest. The cafe’s specialty is pancakes.
Open 7 days, December to March. 9am – 5pm
April – November 10am – 4pm
500 Staverton Road, Promised Land.
Tel: (03) 6491 1934 (03) 6491 1934                                                                      www.tasmazia.com.au
 

Wilmot
“Valley of Views” is renowned for its magnificent views, novelty letterbox trail and painted telegraph poles.
Wilmot Country Store and Bottle Shop
Follow the letterbox trail to the original Coles family owned store at Wilmot for your post office and general store supplies.
Open 7am-7pm Mon-Fri, 9am-6pm Sat, 9am-4pm Sun and Pub Hols.
64 Main St, Wilmot
Tel: (03) 6492 1335 (03) 6492 1335

Wilmot Museum
Discover Wilmot’s rich pioneer history at the Museum and Visitor Centre.
The displays include historical information, old relics and an extensive selection of photographs.
Main St, Wilmot
Tel: (03) 6492 1165 (03) 6492 1165

Working Art Space
Walk through the King George V Park to the Working Art Space and find artists at work and locally produced goods for sale.
Open 11am – 3pm Wednesday – Sunday (Subject to Conditions)
2 Albert Street, Sheffield.

ACTIVITIES EXPERIENCES

Cradle Country Adventures (Horse Riding & Quad Bike Tours)
Half-day, full-day and multi-day horse rides through the heart of ‘Cradle Country’ suitable for novices through to advanced horse riders. Advanced riders can experience parts of the Tom Quilty endurance riding course and the 480km Tasmanian Trail from Devonport to Dover. Advance bookings essential.
40 Rogers Road, Kimberley.
Tel: 1300 656 069 1300 656 069                                                                 www.cradleadventures.com.au
 

Galendor – Art & Essence
Experience art in the making. Mind, body & spirit in art, music, crystals, books, essential oils, incense, leather and wood. Gifts from the green land.
Thursday-Sunday 10am-4pm May-August, Wednesday-Sunday 9am-5pm September-April.
Tel: 0437 225 845 0437 225 845
 

Looking Glass Cottage
Step into another world at the Looking Glass Cottage’s Fibre Optic Magic – an experience that will delight all ages.
Entry is free into this wonderland of fairies, dragons and fantasia.
Sunday-Friday 9.30am-5pm Nov-April, Monday – Friday 9.30am- 4pm May- Oct
18 Foster St, Railton
Mob: 0417 556 700 0417 556 700

Redwater Creek Steam Railway (Train Rides)
A Boutique 60cm gauge steam railway experience with excellent views of Mount Roland and farmland. A 2km round trip departs Sheffield station pulled by the 1906 Kraus locomotive.
Open 1st full weekend of the month, 11am – 4pm.
Corner Main and Spring Streets, Sheffield.
Tel: (03) 6491 1613 (03) 6491 1613                                                                           www.redwater.org.au

Photographer in Residence:    Chris Puccetti

47 main st Sheffield

(03) 64 911 383

BRAIDS DAIRY TOURS

Milking 7am & 4pm

200 Shorey's Rd Sheffield  ( off West Kentish Rd).

0417 379 996

WILDLIFE NATURE

Mount Roland (Walking Track)
Overlooking the town of Sheffield towers Mount Roland rising 1233 metres above sea level. Follow the walking tracks from Claude Road and Gowrie Park to the summit (medium to difficult hike).

MARKETS

Sheffield Town Hall Market
Every third Saturday of the month, 9am – 2pm. Bric a bric, local produce and craft.
Sheffield Town Hall.
Wilmot Markets
Main Road, Wilmot
Ph: 6492 1302
First Saturday of each month from 9am-2pm.
Claude Road Markets
Claude Rd via Sheffield.
Every third Saturday in March, June, September and December from 9am-3pm Tel: (03) 6491 1853 (03) 6491 1853

A world class wildlife conservation facility at Tasmania's premier wilderness destination - Cradle Mountain.

Devils @ Cradle is a unique Tasmanian conservation facility focusing on Tasmania's three carnivorous marsupials, whilst concentrating primarily on the Tasmanian devil but including both the Eastern and Spotted - tail Quoll.

The sanctuary is located adjacent to the World Heritage listed Cradle Mountain National Park.

The tourism side of the business allows visitors to view these animals from the comfort of the Visitors Centre or wander through the sanctuary on a personalised guided tour which ensures a close up encounter with a Tasmanian devil. One of our keepers will give you an accurate understanding of their lifecycle and the current threats that confront them such as Devil Facial Tumour Disease. We consider this aspect of the business a valuable tool in the education of the general public and an important part of our Conservation Program.

Email:   info@devilsatcradle.com                    

Phone:03 6492 1491
Fax: 03 6492 1451
If phoning from overseas: 613 6492 1491

Mail: P.O Box 6, Sheffield, Tasmania, 7306

Address: 3950 Cradle Mountain rd. Cradle Mountain.
Located just 500m before the Cradle Mountain Lodge or National Park.

We invite you to ride the spectactular North West mountains of Tasmania.

The Ultimate Tasmanian Horse Trail Riding Experience.

1030 Staverton Rd, Staverton, 7306.

PH:  (03) 6491 1553

FAX: (03) 6491 2380

Mobile:  0417  145  497

email:

Ask for Dennis.

The Mole Creek Karst National Park was declared in 1996 to provide protection for some of the finest and most visited cave systems in the State, including Marakoopa and King Solomons Cave. Both caves are open to the public, and provide the opportunity to take a deeper look into the fascinating world of 'karst' landscapes.

The Mole Creek area is renowned for its caves. Marakoopa and King Solomons Caves are but two caves in an area that contains over 300 known caves and sinkholes. Other typical karst features in this area include gorges and large underground streams and springs.

Both caves are home to a range of fascinating animals which have evolved features which allow them to adapt to their lightless environments. The glow-worm display in Marakoopa Cave is the largest you'll see in any public access cave anywhere in Australia. For the visitor, the Mole Creek Karst National Park offers a range of activities. Although guided tours of the caves will be high on your agenda, don't miss the opportunity to take a short walk through the beautiful forests in which these caves occur.

LOCATION:Mole Creek Karst National Park is situated in the central north of Tasmania, about 40 minutes drive west of Deloraine. It can reached via the B12 from Deloraine via Mole Creek. The first turnoff is well sign-posted and leads to Marakoopa Cave. The second turnoff is a further 7 km along the B12 and leads to King Solomons Cave. If you plan to visit both caves, remember that it will take about 15 minutes to travel the distance between the two.

ccommodation and Services

There are no camping facilities in the park. Film, postcards and souvenirs are available at the caves. Petrol, accommodation and other supplies are available nearby at Mole Creek and Sheffield.

Day visitor facilities

Both caves have toilets, water and picnic shelters. Wood and electric barbeques are available.

A public telephone is located at King Solomons Cave.

Guided Cave Tours

Marakoopa and King Solomons Cave are both open to the public. Both are spectacular and differ greatly in their features.

Marakoopa Cave

Marakoopa Cave features two underground streams, a large display of glow-worms, large caverns, rim pools, reflections and shawl and flowstone features. "Marakoopa" is a Tasmanian Aboriginal word meaning handsome. After taking a tour of the cave you will understand why it is so named.

Tours are approximately 45 minutes in duration. There are two unique tours in Marakoopa Cave:

Underground Rivers and Glow-worms

Visit the lower chamber to be dazzled by sparkling crystals and reflective pools of stalactites. Take time to listen to the music of underground creeks and soak up the silence of abandoned river passages. This easy tour caters for all age groups and levels of fitness.

Cathedral, Gardens and Glow-worms

The magnificent cavern known as the 'Great Cathedral' is a highlight not to be missed. The 'Gardens' feature delicate formations and beautiful colours. Medium fitness levels are required to ascend the stairway to the 'Great Cathedral'.

King Solomons Cave

King Solomons Cave is jam packed with features and lavishly decorated with shawls, stalactites and stalagmites. Tours are approximately 45 minutes in duration and cater for all age groups and levels of fitness.

Admission Charges

(effective 1 September 2015)

Please note: Cave entry fees for both King Solomons Cave and the two unique tours at Marakoopa Cave are available from the centralised ticket office at 330 Mayberry Rd, which is located about 600 metres prior to the entrance to Marakoopa Cave. The office takes eftpos, visa card, master card or bankcard, and cash. Tickets for King Solomons Cave are still available at the King Solomons Cave guide office but only if paying with eftpos visa card or master card. There is no cash held on the premises at King Solomons Cave Guide Office.

Per cave tour

Adults (18+)      $19.00

Children (4-17 years, under 4 no charge)   $9.50

Concession*     $15.50

Family (2 adults, 3 children)     $47.50

PH:  6363 5182

www.parks.tas.gov.au

CANYONING TOURS AT CRADLE MT NOVEMBER TO APRIL

BEST TOUR OPERATOR, TASMANIAN TOURISM AWARDS 2013

Canyoning is the most exciting way to experience the World Heritage Area at Cradle Mountain.

We specialise in half and full day tours, taking our guests to places only accessible by canyoning and giving them a unique insight to Tasmania’s wilderness.

min age 15)

• Wilderness + adrenalin + adventure = the Dove Canyon. If you are after an unforgettable experience in Tasmania, you have come to the right place. The Dove Canyon showcases wild Tasmania at its best. This trip involves a thrilling combination of jumps, slides and abseils buried in a 50 metre deep quartzite canyon. Definitely one to write home about.

This option is for the adventurous and intrepid. You do not need any previous canyoning or abseiling experience, but we recommend customers are physically fit, MUST be able to swim and have a great sense of adventure.

The minimum age for participants on this tour is 15.

We also provide a tasty lunch on this tour.

Difficulty

Physically and mentally challenging. There's no way to walk around any of the falls, so it is a committing trip. Plus a very steep hill to walk out at the end.

Departure Time

8.30 am (6-8 hour trip), 9.30am (6-8 hour trip)

Meeting Point

Look for our office, located next to the Cradle Mountain Visitor Information Centre

Cost

• Adults $210
• Concession $190

Call Cradle Mountain Canyons

PH: 1300 032 384

info@cradlemountaincanyons.com.au

Inclusions

We supply.
Helmets.
Gloves.
Wet weather pants.
Trained guide/s.
Detailed safety briefing.
Transfers to and from your Cradle Mountain Accommodation.

You supply.
A current drivers licence.
Long pants.
Sturdy footwear (no sandals.)
Warm clothing.

PH: Toll free   1300 656 069

www.cradlemountainquadbikes.com.au

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Tours

“Speeler Plain”
We pick you up from your Cradle Mountain accommodation and travel to our base just outside the Cradle Mountain World Heritage Area.

An introduction and safety briefing on the Quad Bike prior to climbing to the top of the “Speeler Plain.”

Our track winds up through ancient myrtle forest and alpine eucalypt forest to the button grass plains at the top of the “Speeler.”

The spectacular views of Cradle Mountain, Barn Bluff, Mount Roland, Western Bluff and Black Bluff are amazing (and you didn’t even have to walk!)

If the cloud is down then we just have to enjoy the solitude before we head off down the dirt (mostly mud) for a play before “boiling the billy” and ultimately heading back to base.

Tour times will vary with the season.
Tour time including transfers is approximately 2.5hrs.
Price. $149 per person and $49 per passenger.

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Quad Bike Key Features

Our new 2 seat 400 CC TGB quads welcomes unlicenced or nervous passengers.

Suzuki Ozark 2007

Specs

Engine:246cc, 4-stroke, single-cylinder, air-cooled, SOHC, 2-valve, TSCC

Bore Stroke:66.0 x 72mm

Compression Ratio:9.2:1

Fuel System:MikuniT BS29

Lubrication:Wet sump

Ignition:Digital/transistorized

Transmission:5-speed with reverse, automatic clutch, 2WD

Final Drive:Shaft

Overall Length:1800mm (70.9 in.)

Overall Width:1045mm (41.9 in.)

Overall Height:1070mm (42.1 in.)

Seat Height:785mm (30.9 in.)

Ground Clearance:210mm (8.3 in.)

Wheelbase:1140mm (44.9 in.)

Dry Weight:183kg (403 lbs.)

Suspension Front:Independent, double A-arm, oil-damped, 5.5 inches of travel

Suspension Rear:Swingarm-type, oil-damped, 5.5 inches of travel

Brakes Front:Dual hydraulic discs

Brakes Rear:Mechanical Drum

Tires Front:AT 22 x 7-11

Tires Rear:AT 22 x 10-9

Fuel Tank Capacity:10.6 liter (2.80 gallon)

41 south Salmon Farm & EcoExperience offers self guided walks along the Western Rivulet, passing through a diverse array of vegetation from wetland grasses to woodland areas.

Learn how a wetland acts as a natural biofilter. A self guided tour combines viewing the fish farm, flora and fauna plus learning about  the ways in which they interact with this ecosystem.

The key attractions are the fish farm itself, ginseng plantation, fish feeding, walks through a natural and man-made wetland with dragonflies,frogs, fish, platypus and nature trails to the base of our waterfall.

Discover the miracle plant ginseng and enjoy the ginseng interpretation display, different trial plots and taste the ginseng root.

PH: (03) 6362 4130

Our focus

The focus is in providing visitors with a personalised, friendly and informative experience. The Seahorse World experience includes:

• The Cave of the Seahorse – an exhibit of various types of Seahorses.

• A high-tech working seahorse farm, demonstrating from birth to adulthood thousands of pot-bellied seahorses.

• The Southern Ocean Aquarium features various bizarre marine species of the wild southern seas including weedy seadragons, sharks, giant cuttlefish, a Tasmanian Giant Crab and a touch pool for the kids.

Our story

Seahorse World grew out of research work initiated at the University of Tasmania in the 1990’s looking into the life cycle of the Pot Bellied Seahorse that is native to Tasmania.

From this, a commercial breeding project, Seahorse Australia, began in 1998 and from its earliest days attracted visitor interest. In 1999 a feasibility study was conducted to explore a tourism venture alongside the breeding project

Since 1999, Seahorse World has been a significant regional attraction for northern Tasmania attracting over half a million visitors and employing up to 14 local staff. Seahorse World is a wonderful illustration of both business and environmental achievement.

In 2010, Seahorse World was purchased by Craig and Rachelle Hawkins. Rachelle was the Senior Biologist at the commencement of the project. Seahorse Australia is the parent company of Seahorse World.

Opening hours.

Seahorse World is open 7 days a week year round (the only exception is we are closed Christmas Day).

During December to April tours depart regularly from 9.30am – 4. 00pm (4.30pm in peak times or if booked).

During May to November  tours depart on the hour from 10.00am to 3.00pm (4pm tours may be conducted if booked in advance).

The guided tour takes around 45 minutes, please plan to allow at least an hour at Seahorse World.

Contact Details

Shed 1A Inspection Head Wharf
200 Flinders Street
Beauty Point Tasmania 7270
Australia

+61 (0)3 6383 4111                                                                                                                                                                                                             +61 (0)3 6383 4888                                                                                                                                                                                                info@seahorseworld.com.au                                                                                                                                                          www.seahorseworld.com.au

Sheffield General Store + Chinese Take-Away   (Supermarket)                                                                                                             Open 7 days    7:30 am   to  9:00pm    

EFTPOS   and  XPOS Prepaid  phone credit                                                                                                                                                      46 Main st Sheffield  ( near Hotel )                                                                                                                                                                    PH:   03 64 911 306

Cradle Triple Pass
Buy your Cradle Triple Pass and save! Discover the mysterious world of the Tasmanian devil at Devils@Cradle, journey to wilderness destinations through the eyes of the world’s finest photographers at the Wilderness Gallery and experience the ‘Story of the Sheffield Murals’ audio tour.
Available from all three attractions.
Kentish Visitor Information Centre, 5 Pioneer Crescent, Sheffield
Tel: (03) 6491 1036 (03) 6491 1036                                                       www.sheffieldcradleinfo.com.au
 

The Emporium
Purveyors of quality merchandise. Books, records, Tassie timbers, curios, incense, soaps, oils, collectables, rare and unusual wares. Fair Trade. Experience The Emporium!
38 Main Street, Sheffield

Kentish Museum
The museum displays everyday household and farm items back to the 1800s.
The first automatic petrol pump takes pride of place in the Kentish Museum as the inventor came from Sheffield.
Open Mon-Wed 10am-12pm, 1pm-4pm ,Tuesday 1pm-3pm, Thurs & Fri 10am-3pm
93 Main Street, Sheffield.
Tel: (03) 6491 1861 (03) 6491 1861

Sheffield Mural Walk
Take a self-guided tour of Sheffield’s outdoor art gallery of over 50 large scale murals documenting much of the town’s history.
A booklet detailing information on the murals is available for purchase in most local stores or hire a self-guided mural audio tour from the Kentish Visitor Information Centre from 9am to 4 pm 7 days a week.                                                                                                           www.sheffieldcradleinfo.com.au
 

Railton Town of Topiary
A whole town dedicated to the living art of topiary. A free topiary trail map is available to assist visitors explore more than 100 living sculptures of character topiary ranging from steam trains to giraffes and elephants.                                                                                    www.townoftopiary.com.au
 

Seashells at Sheffield (Shell Collection)
Three generations of the Gill fishing family have collected shells from all over the world, shark and whale jaws, whale baleen and oils, squid beaks and large mounted crabs and crayfish.
Open daily 9am – 5pm.
112 Main Street, Sheffield.
Tel: (03) 6491 1064 (03) 6491 1064

Slater’s Country Store
A traditional country store with a Flying Fox cash dispenser in working condition. Owned and operated by the same family for 100 years. See the mural and learn the story of ‘The Missed Opportunity’
Open 7 days, 9am – 5pm
52 Main Street, Sheffield.
Tel: (03) 6491 1121 (03) 6491 1121

“Story of the Sheffield Murals” Audio Tour
Hear how a Tasmanian town facing rural decline was transformed into a thriving outdoor art gallery! Listen to local characters and artists share their visions and tell their stories.
Available daily 9am-4pm, closed Christmas Day and Good Friday.
Kentish Visitor Information Centre, 5 Pioneer Crescent, Sheffield
Tel: (03) 6491 1036 (03) 6491 1036                                                                                                                                   www.sheffieldcradleinfo.com.au

World of Marbles
An impressive collection of photorealist art, glass marbles, jewellery and collectables available for purchase. Visit the onsite studio that provides a glimpse into the world of the glass artist.
Open daily 9am – 5pm (September – April). Daily 10am – 4pm (May – August). Closed Christmas Day.
34 Main Street, Sheffield. Tas. 7306
Tel: (03) 6491 2772 (03) 6491 2772                                                                                                                                              www.worldofmarbles.com.au

Picturesque Lake Barrington lies nestled in the base of the Forth River Valley approx 40 klm south of Devonport. It is an artificial Lake that was created by the building of the 84 metre high Devils Gate Dam on the Forth River for hydro-electric power production in 1969. The lake is 20 klm long.

The Lake Barrington State Recreation Area is set in 183 Hectares of the lakes forshore.Steep hillsides are cloaked by a mixture of tall eucalypt and lush rainforst trees.These trees are home to a wide variety of birds such as Tasmania's endemic yellow-throated honey-eater and the raucous & colourful yellow tailed black cockatoo. Taking shelter amongst the trees during the day are animals such as the brown bandicoot which digs for insects and worms in the soil at night, the Bennetts wallaby, pademelon and also the tiny potoroo.

A feature of the Recreation Area is an international standard rowing course with comprehensive competitor and spectator facilities. The course is used for local, interstate and international rowing, skiing and canoeing competitions.

You can go for a swim for free...or drop a line in  The Lake contains Rainbow trout...brown trout, black fish & eels. Black fish are best caught from a boat in the evenings, and the trout by trolling, spinning and fly casting.

Honey... Over 50 Different Varieties!

Come and discover the amazing range of natural honeys.

Taste the iconic Tasmanian Leatherwood Honey - which is harvested in some of the most remote parts of the rugged wilderness. Or for the more adventurous try our Red Chilli Honey - delicious drizzled over a soft Tasmanian brie!

For cold winter nights there is our Honey Chocolate Paste- which makes a delicious hot chocolate!

There is even a honey for when you are feeling restless - a teaspoon of Aniseed Honey in a mug of warm milk will have you drifting off to sleep in no time.

Explore a Real Beehive... safely behind glass!

Discover the mysteries of the honeybee!

Watch a Queen Bee lay her eggs in the honeycomb. See the worker bees spin the precious nectar into iquid gold... and maybe even see a baby bee hatch.

Delicious Honey Ice Cream... Yum!

Freshly made here in Chudleigh.

Choose from 12 different flavours - all made fresh Tasmanian milk and cream and pure honey!

Don't miss our signature Leatherwood honey ice cream. Only available by the scoop here in Chudleigh.

Handcrafted Artisan Honey Nougat

Available in 8 unique flavours.

Handcrafted here in Chudleigh with Tasmanian honey, roasted nuts and fine Belgian chocolate.

Exclusively available from our Chudleigh store.

Opening Hours for 2016

General Opening Hours

Summer  - October till March

Open Sunday till Friday, 9am till 5pm.
Closed Saturday

Winter - April till September

Open Sunday till Thursday, 9am till 5pm.
Open Friday, 9am till 4pm.
Closed Saturday

Honey Tastings are available until 30 minutes before closing.

Public Holidays

We are open on all public holidays provided they do not fall on a Saturday.

We are open on Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year's Day and Good Friday - provided that these days do not fall on a Saturday.

Our normal trading hours apply on public holidays.

Contact Us

Melita Honey Farm
33-39 Sorell Street
Chudleigh TAS 7304
Australia

p | +61 3 6363 6160
e | info@thehoneyfarm.com.au

The Don River Railway is the North West Coast's Premier Tourist Attraction and one of Australia's finest heritage passenger carrying railways.

Located 5 minutes from Devonport, Tasmania.

The railway is open every day (except Christmas Day and Good Friday) from 9am to 5pm.

Both adults and children can enjoy around a 30 minute, train ride along the picturesque river bank of the Don River.

Have a tea/coffee break, bring your lunch and relax in our recently restored carriage DB5.

You can also enjoy the parks facilities including picnic areas with barbeques, at Coles Beach and alongside our railway precinct.

There is ample parking available around the railway precinct.

The railway is operated only by members & volunteers who enjoy running and operating trains and 100% of our profit goes back into the railway and the local community.

So come down to the Don River Railway and enjoy a great day out.

STATION OPEN: 9am - 4pm

First Train Departs - 10:00am
Last Train Departs - 03:00pm.

Trains Depart Every Hour.

Trains currently operate   WEDNESDAY - SUNDAY

Re-Creating Living Tasmanian Railway History, For The Benefit Of The Region.

• Address: Forth Road, Don, Tasmania, 7310
• Postal: PO Box 21, Don, Tasmania, 7310
• Phone: +61 [03] 6424 6335
• E-mail:  donriver@donriverrailway.com.au