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Cradle Mountain
Just an hour’s drive from Sheffield, this iconic mountain and the beautiful Dove Lake are easily accessed at the northern end of the Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park. There are numerous short, half-day and full-day walks that can be enjoyed in the alpine high country beneath Cradle Mountain. Be sure to check the weather forecast before a walk, as conditions can change rapidly. |
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Devil's Gate Dam
The overhanging crest allows flood water to freefall to the river bed, with up to 2000 tonnes of water falling every second during an extreme flood.
This is one of the thinnest concrete arch dams in the world. It was completed by the Hydro-Electric Commission in 1969 and is 84m high. The narrowness of the gorge and the computer-aided design of its double-curvature shape enabled engineers to minimise the volume of concrete and hence the cost of the dam. Flood waters falling freely from the crest strike concrete slabs carefully positioned on the abutments to prevent undermining of the dam by erosion.
More at Hydro Tasmania |
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Gowrie Park is located 16 km south of Sheffield. It is an excellent starting point for people wanting to spend their day climbing Mount Roland. A fabulous mural, the full length of an old building describes the dam project from the first surveyors to the current waterskiers. Although the town is now, virtually non existent, it has had a fascinating history. More about Gowrie Park |
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Kimberley Warm Springs represents a rare land form and habitat, including rare flora and fauna, among which is an endemic snail. The Kimberley Warm Springs have long been regarded as a special place by members of the local community who are determined to ensure the on-going integrity of the site. Water from the springs remains at a constant temperature of 24-25°C. The water's chemical composition suggests it gains its heat from sub-surface materials. Facilties include a sheltered BBQ area, parking and public toilets.
More at: www.environment.gov.au |
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Lake Barrington The lake is now one of the finest rowing venues in the world and a previous site of world championships. The area is also excellent for water skiing, canoeing, trout fishing, camping. An adventure playground and a two-hour family nature walk through the rainforest. Facilities for visitors include picnic sites, boat ramps and toilet facilities. |
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Lake Cethana
The walk starts at the junction just before turning into the Lemonthyme Lodge. The walk takes about 2 hours. This is another good walk to observe all the varieties of vegetation of the area. After crossing 2 areas of cleared land the track crosses a fern gully, beyond which there is more forest until the track finally terminates in the back water of the lake. This walk is graded as hard because the return trip is a long haul back uphill. Duration 2 hours |
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Marakoopa Cave - Karst National Park - Mole Creek
Marakoopa Cave is a limestone cave in Mole Creek Karst national park, north west Tasmania. The Mole Creek Karst National Park includes some of Tasmania’s most visited cave systems, including Marakoopa and King Solomons Cave, two of over 300 known caves and sinkholes in the area. Marakoopa Cave features two underground streams, a large display of glow-worms, large caverns, rim pools, reflections and shawl and flowstone features. Phone: 6363 5182 |
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Mount Roland looms over Sheffield. It rises to 1234 metres and a number of well marked bushwalks are all suitable for a day of pleasant exercise. There are walking tracks from both Claude Road and Gowrie Park to the The summit. The reserve consists of 7600 hectares surrounding the range. The walk takes in the plains and plateau leading to the summit of the peak.
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Railton is part of Tasmania's "Outdoor Art Gallery" - you will find more than 100 living sculptures of character topiary waiting to be discovered. The wonderful thing about Railton's topiary is that it is a free activity - and interesting to all ages! It costs you nothing but your time to stroll around the topiary exhibits. It is a fantastic project and you will see topiary in all stages of growth along the topiary trail. The topiary park is located in Crockers Street, Railton just behind the Looking Glass Cottage.
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| Anvers Chocolate - Bass Highway, Latrobe |
| Ashgrove Cheese Factory - Elizabeth Town |
| Australian Axeman's Hall of Fame - Latrobe |
| Coles 'Original Store' - Wilmot |
| Looking Glass Cottage - Fibre Optic Magic - Railton |
| Reliquaire - Latrobe |
| Sherwood Hall (Historic House) - Latrobe |
| Trowunna Wildlife Park - , Mole Creek |
| Villarett Gardens - Moltema |
| Wilmot Country Store - Wilmot |
| Wychwood Garden and Nursery - Mole Creek |
| Lorinna General Store is currently closed |
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