Things to Do in Northwest Tasmania
Things to see and do in Northwest Tasmania, Northwest Tasmania highlights, Northwest Tasmania activities and attractions, and points of interest in Northwest Tasmania - the ALL NEW Jasons Northwest Tasmania Things to Do Guide is your complete guide to sightseeing in Northwest Tasmania.
- Mt Nut
Chairlift rides to take in the views from the top of The Nut, or trek to the summit.
- Stanley Craft Centre
Enjoy fine Tasmanian art and craft at the Stanley Craft Centre.
- Highfield Historic Site
Located at Greenhills, 6km from Stanley – homestead, chapel, stables, cottages and remains of barracks.
- Pioneer Village Museum
Located at Burnie – part of the Civic Centre Precinct, open Monday to Friday and by special arrangement for group tours on weekends and public holidays. The Regional Art Gallery is open 10.30am–4.30pm Monday to Friday and 1.30–4.30pm Saturday and Sundays.
- All Things Wild
Penguins, platypus, seals and sea eagles – visit All Things Wild @ Burnie and Fernglade Platypus Trail.
- National Foods Cheese Factory
World-renowned National Foods Cheese Factory, tasting centre open daily.
- Emu Valley Rhododendron Gardens
See 20,000 rhododendrons in a 13ha site, open daily August to February.
- Hellyer Road Whiskey Distillery
With guided tours and café with full lunchtime menu. Located just past the Cheese Factory, open daily from 9.30am–5.30pm for sales and tastings.
- Lacrum Dairy and Mella Cheese
A 275ha working property and rotary dairy. Superb hand-made cheeses are available.
- Woolnorth
The historic farming property of Woolnorth, 45km south. Half-day and day tours to Cape Grim, Harcus River Dairy, Woolnorth Point and the Woolnorth homestead.
- Arthur River
Take a guided cruise along the picturesque Arthur River.
- Crayfish Creek
Go fishing for fresh water lobster at Crayfish Creek.
- Wynyard
At Wynyard: Table Cape, with a lookout and a lighthouse built in 1888; Fossil Bluff, a unique area rich in rare fossils, including Australia’s oldest marsupials; Rocky Cape National Park, with its abundant wildflowers and Table Cape Tulip Farm, open in season.
- Vintage cars
Great range of vintage car displays at the Wynyard Visitor Information Centre, including Ford veteran cars and beautifully restored motorcycles.
- Barrington & Lower Barrington
This picturesque area lies between Sheffield and Devonport. Here some of the richest chocolate-coloured soils in Tasmania produce an amazing variety of crops, including potatoes, poppies, pyrethrum, carrots, broccoli, cabbage and onions. Some of the new boutique industries include vineyards and olive groves.
- Beulah & the Garden of Eden
Although this area is not on the usual tourist routes and journeys, it is well worth a detour to visit the enchanting 'Garden of Eden'. So named for its lush bushland, this area still has no roads and is surrounded by the forestry plantations and farmland of Beulah.
- Promised Land & Lake Barrington
This area was so named by early settlers because of its promise of a better life. Today it is the home of the International Rowing Course at Lake Barrington, a very pretty spot with undercover wood fired barbecues, picnic areas and walks. There is accommodation all along the C140, the scenic route to Cradle Mountain from Sheffield.
- Tasmazia
One of the most visited attractions in this region, is 'Tasmazia', a colourful miniature village set amongst a complex of mazes. Each summer, on the first Sunday of February, it is the scene for the annual Lavender Harvest Festival. The complex also houses a pancake parlour, the Village of Lower Crackpot, and of course a series of mazes – including Yellow Brick Road, Balance, Irish, and four different hedge mazes.
- The Lake Barrington Estate Vineyard
Established in 1986, this is undoubtedly one of the state's loveliest vineyards, set on the banks of Lake Barrington. The cool climate is perfect for sparkling wine and 'Alexandra' is consistently one of the State's best methode champenoise wines. Other varietals include chardonnay, riesling and cabernet sauvignon. Visitors are encouraged to take a picnic to the vineyard and enjoy the scenery along with the wine.
- Staverton
The area around Staverton is being converted into forestry plantations, and tourists can enjoy spectacular views and an array of outdoor activities including hiking and horse-riding.
Devonport, Ulverstone, Cradle Mountain and the Great Western Tiers
- Devonport
A vibrant cosmopolitan city that is the home port for the Spirit of Tasmania ferry services from Melbourne and Sydney. A feature of the area is Mersey Bluff, a rocky headland linked to the city by scenic walks and bikeways through the coastal reserve parklands.
- Tiagarra - Tasmanian Aboriginal Cultural and Art Centre
Located at the Mersey Bluff Headland, it is an important record of Tasmania’s Aboriginal settlement, with over 2000 artefacts and 18 displays, and is one of the few sites where Tasmanian Aboriginal rock carvings are well preserved.
- Cradle Mountain – Lake St Clair National Park
This world heritage listed national park is a precious piece of wilderness renowned worldwide for its scenery and walking tracks, notably the 80km Overland Track. Two of the park’s features are Mount Ossa, Tasmania’s highest peak at 1617m, and the serene Lake St Clair, Australia’s deepest freshwater lake. The park’s main facility area is the Cradle Valley, immediately north of the park, where most of the accommodation is located.
- Great Western Tiers
There are good walking tracks and rock climbing opportunities in this area, characterised by its sheer dolerite cliffs and forestry reserves. The Meander Forest Reserve has waterfalls and spectacular views.
- Walls of Jerusalem National Park
Covering 52,000ha of wilderness and lakes, this national park has become popular with hikers.