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Visitors-Guide.Pdf For accommodation, hire cars, attractions and activities, bookings and general touring information contact ~ Welcome Devonport Visitor Centre Open 7 days a week from 7.30am - 5pm 92 Formby Road Devonport (In the City Centre, across the river from the Spirit of Tasmania terminal) Ph (03) 6424 4466 e invite you to spend some time exploring this [email protected] Wmagnificent region - Devonport & Cradle Country. Explore spectacular beaches where the pristine waters of Latrobe Visitor Information Centre Bass Strait meet our shores, or weave your way through the rich farmlands enjoying picture perfect patchwork paddocks and spectacular mountain backdrops. Discover Open Monday to Friday 9am - 4pm P MA our heritage through attractions which have Saturday 9.30am - 4.30pm G RIN painstakingly preserved the past. Climb a mountain, seek Sunday 10am - 3pm TOU E & out a waterfall, drop a line in and catch an elusive trout (hours are subject to variation) GUID VISITORS or spy on native animals feeding in their natural habitat - 48 Gilbert Street Latrobe there’s something for everyone in Cradle Country. Ph (03) 6421 4699 [email protected] And then after all that you can just sit back, relax and breathe in the fresh Tasmanian air while enjoying superb cuisine prepared from local produce served with delicious Sheffield Visitor Information Centre Tasmanian beers and wines. Open 7 days a week 9am - 5pm daylight saving time DEVONPORT CBD (hours subject to variation during winter) 5 Pioneer Crescent Sheffield Ph (03) 6491 1036 [email protected] N O R TO N WAY Ulverstone Visitor Information Centre Open 7 days a week from 9am - 5pm (hours subject to variation during winter months) 13 - 15 Alexandra Road Ulverstone Ph (03) 6425 2839 A journey through - [email protected] Devonport, Port Sorell, Latrobe, Penguin Visitor Information Centre Railton, Sheffield, Wilmot, Open 7 days a week from 9am - 5pm Cradle Valley, Ulverstone, (hours subject to variation during winter months) Spirit of Tasmania Terminal to CBD 78 Main Road Penguin Penguin & Gunns Plains Ph (03) 6437 1421 [email protected] Photography: Rick Eaves, Bruce Hutchinson, Richard Eastwood, Dan Fellows, www.cradlecountry.com.au Eye in the Sky, Bob Iddon, George Apostolidis, Geoffrey Lea, Tourism Tasmania. Design: vercoedesign BURNIE FROM MELBOURNE General Info Heybridge B A S S C102 Badger Head Internet Access - Sheffield, Wilmot & Central Coast Howth SPIRIT OF Service Tas High St, Sheffield C113 S T R NARAWNTAPU B18 Sulphur Creek A I T TASMANIA To West Coast & Stanley B18 Sheffield Online Access Centre Henry St, Sheffield C118 Penguin NATIONAL PARK Stowport C117 Pt Sorell Sheffield Visitor Centre 5 Pioneer Cres, Sheffield Cuprona B17 Bakers Wilmot Online Access Centre Main Rd, Wilmot Ulverstone Beach Turners Ulverstone Visitor Information Centre 13 Alexandra Rd, Ulverstone West Pine Beach Leith Hawley Beach Upper DEVONPORT C740 Ulverstone Online Access Centre King Edward St, Ulverstone Stowport Natone Shearwater Camena Dial Range Port Sorell Service Tasmania 54 King Edward St, Ulverstone C116 B19 C701 Red Grasshopper Pizza Reibey St, Ulverstone Mt Gawler C189 Don Duncan B15 Penguin Online Access Centre Penguin High School, 125 Ironcliffe Rd C192 Forth Wesley Riana North C124 C145 B71 Vale Forth Valley Online Access Centre 45 Wilmot Rd, Forth Motton B16 B19 C701 C123 Abbotsham River B17 C702 Public Toilet Blocks Eugenana Spreyton South Spalford West Devonport - CBD (2), Fourways, Victoria Pde, Mersey Bluff, Coles Beach Upper C115 Riana Kindred Melrose C146 Latrobe C102 Natone C125 East Devonport - Murray St, Apex Park, Foreshore Reserve, Girdlestone Park Gunns C132 Paloona B14 Latrobe - Bell’s Parade, Gilbert St, Wells Carpark Plains Sprent C147 To Launceston Blythe Preston C145 Port Sorell, Hawley, Shearwater Village C127 Warrawee C126 Castra C144 Forest Reserve Sheffield - King George V Park, High St Lower Merse B13 Railton - Lions Park, Kimberley Rd River Barrington Lake Wilmot - Main St; Lake Barrington and Gowrie Park C124 Paloona y R Cradle Mountain - Cradle Mountain Information Centre, Cradle Mountain Rd C125 Upper River Castra Lower Ulverstone - CBD (4), Beach Road, Shropshire Park, Anzac Park Wilmot Railton C133 West Ulverstone - Tobruk Park, Legion Park, Tennis Courts, Picnic Point, Leven Westside Shopping Centre Wilmot B14 B13 Nietta C143 Forth, Turners Beach, Gunns Plains, Leven Canyon, Penguin (4) Wilmot C135 Sheffield C129 Kimberley Leven Canyon C141 Laundromats C128 West Kentish South LAKE C136 Devonport Laundromat, 34 William St, Devonport Leven Nietta BARRINGTON Roland C157 C156 Loongana Promised Land Eastside Laundromat, Murray St, East Devonport C132 C137 C159 C160 Devonport Vacation Village, 22-24 Caroline St, East Devonport River C140 Paradise Beulah B13 Erriba Staverton Claude Mersey River Caravan Park, River Rd, Latrobe 1339 BLACK BLUFF Road C159 Moltema C157 Elizabeth Shearwater Laundromat, 1 Fairway Cres, Shearwater MT ROLAND Weegena Gowrie Park 1231 Town The Wash Shop, 25 King Edward St, Ulverstone Lake C136 Lower Gairdner Moina Beulah Dunorlan C161 Designated Campervan Sullage Points Mt Claude To Launceston Girdlestone Park, John St, East Devonport Darling St, Port Sorell (near Jetty) Lake Lemana Lea C137 Camp Boomerang, Kermode St, Port Sorell LAKE Rear of Wells Supermarket, access off Cotton St, Latrobe CETHANA Liena B12 Needles West Nook Rd, Sheffield Mole Chudleigh Mayberry Victoria St (northern end), Ulverstone Creek C169 Stubbs Point (on Johnsons Beach Rd), Penguin Caveside C169 C132 Published and distributed by the Cradle Country Marketing Group c/- Marketing Devonport, Cradle Valley CRADLE MOUNTAIN 92 Formby Rd, Devonport, TAS 7310 p: 03 6424 8176 f: 03 3424 8476 e: [email protected] Disclaimer: Whilst the information contained herein is deemed to be correct, no responsibility is taken by Dove LAKE ST CLAIR the publishers as to the authenticity of the contents and/or telephone numbers. August 2008. Lake 33 NATIONAL PARK www.cradlecountry.com.au Contents Attractions 2-11 Devonport 2-3 Latrobe & Port Sorell 4-5 Sheffield, Railton, Wilmot & Cradle Valley 6-9 Ulverstone, Penguin & Gunns Plains 10-11 Food & Wine 12-15 Activities 16-19 National Parks & Reserves 20-23 Short Walks, Lookouts & Gardens 24-26 Tours & Public Transport 27 Events 28-29 Lifestyle 30-31 General Info 32-33 Visitor Centres back page Travelling distances 42 22 44 32 52 34 56 4464 12 52 64 76 88 36 48 27 16 100 88 203 191 121 133 299 311 2 www.cradlecountry.com.au Attractions Devonport is a major Tasmanian city situated on the banks of the Mersey River. Home port to the Spirits of Tasmania I and II, this vibrant seaport city welcomes thousands of visitors each year. Linger a while and take advantage of the extensive range of accommodation, restaurants, services and attractions the city and its surrounds have to offer. Imaginarium Science Centre (entrance off Wenvoe St Car Park) 23 Macfie St, Devonport Ph: 6423 1466 Learn and enjoy everyday science through hands-on, interactive exhibitions, displays, science shows and special events. There’s something for all age groups, whatever the weather. Open Mon to Thu 10am - 4pm Sat to Sun 11am - 4pm Closed Friday except Tas. school holidays Home Hill 77 Middle Rd, Devonport Ph: 6424 8055 Built in 1916 this National Trust property provides a fascinating look into the family life of the only Tasmanian Prime Minister, Joseph Lyons and his wife Dame Enid. Open 1.30pm - 4pm Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun September to June; July, August & other times by appointment Devonport Maritime Museum & Historical Society Inc. 6 Gloucester Ave, Devonport Ph: 6424 7100 Features a superb collection of detailed models and displays from the days of sail, through the age of steam, to the present seagoing passenger ferries. Open Tues to Sun 10am - 4.30pm summer 10am - 4pm winter; Mondays by appointment 2 www.cradlecountry.com.au Mersey River Cruises Pontoon opposite Visitor Centre, Formby Rd, Devonport Ph: 6424 4466 Sit back, relax with a wine or coffee and enjoy the scenery while your local skipper fills you in on the history of this busy port as well as the important role it plays today. Operates November to April Available for functions and private charter all year round Tiagarra Aboriginal Cultural Centre Mersey Bluff, Devonport Ph: 6424 8250 Wander the Bluff headland viewing unique aboriginal rock engravings and visit the Cultural Centre to see the life of tribal Tasmanian Aborigines portrayed in dioramas. Open Mon to Sat 9am - 5pm Don River Railway Forth Main Rd, Don Ph: 6424 6335 Tasmania’s unique Railway Museum has the largest collection of steam locomotives and passenger carriages in Tasmania. Vintage or steam trains run daily along the Don River just outside Devonport. Open every day Trains run on the hour 10am - 4pm Australian Weaving Mills Factory Outlet 45 Tasman St, Devonport Ph: 6424 6345 Pick up a bargain at this factory seconds towelling shop for Dickies and Dri-Glo products. Open Mon to Fri 9.30am - 3pm Sat 9am - 12 noon Devonport Regional Gallery 45 Stewart St, Devonport Ph: 6424 8296 The Gallery is a vibrant cultural centre which promotes contemporary Tasmanian art, craft and design and hosts regular community events and public programs. Entry is free. www.devonportgallery.com Open Mon to Sat 10am - 5pm Sun 12 noon - 5pm 3 www.cradlecountry.com.au Attractions Bells Parade, Latrobe Latrobe - one of Australia’s finest heritage towns - step back in time in the main street with 75 heritage listed buildings, enjoy Bell’s Parade picnic parklands along the Mersey River. Port Sorell lies at the other end of Latrobe’s boundaries - a seaside haven of sweeping golden beaches and gateway to the Narawntapu National Park. Anvers Chocolate Factory 9025 Bass Highway, Latrobe Ph: 6426 2958 The total chocolate experience - manufacturing viewing room, chocolate museum, Belgian-style breakfasts and Tasmanian fare. Wander through the old established garden with 78 varieties of Tasmanian and European species - self-guided, brochure available.
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