The Great Western Tiers

Meander Falls and Liffey Falls are just two of the natural highlights of the Great Western Tiers.

Man-made attractions in the Great Western Tiers touring region include

• 41 Degrees South Salmon Farm, Deloraine
• Ashgrove Cheese, Elizabeth Town
• Christmas Hills Raspberry Farm, Elizabeth Town
• Pearns Steam World, Westbury
• The Maze, Westbury
• The White House Museum and Collections, Westbury
• Marik's Copper Art Gallery, Carrick
• Meander Dam and picnic area

Westbury (30 minutes)

Pearn's Steam World will intrigue and fascinate and the Westbury Maze will amuse. The White House Museum houses fascinating collections of furniture, paintings, toys, carriages, vintage cars and bicycles and much more, including an amazing dolls' house.

Visit the pretty Village Green, which features in the celebration of occasions such as St Patrick's Day. Westbury is also home to the John Temple Gallery, featuring panoramic photographs of spectacular scenery.

Carrick (40 minutes)

Home to some wonderful old buildings as well as Marik's Copper Art Gallery, a veritable treasure trove of sculptures and craft. You can make a round trip from Mole Creek via Carrick to Liffey Falls, returning via Deloraine.

Hadspen (45 minutes)

Historic Entally House at Hadspen features a magnificent collection of Regency furniture, as well as fine silverware, a chapel, coath house and stables, and wonderful gardens. Entally House is open to the public daily and the venue for outdoor concerts and events during the warmer months.

Meander (20 minutes)

A tiny hamlet nestled at the foot of the Great Western Tiers. Nearby is the recently completed Meander Dam and picnic area.

Special events in the Great Western Tiers

Deloraine, Westbury, Carrick and other towns in the Great Western Tiers touring region also host special events, one of the most popular being the Tasmanian Craft Fair held in Deloraine in November each year.

Agfest : Carrick : May

This huge annual event features hundreds of displays, exhibits and stalls, including sensational food in a variety of delicious forms.

Tasmanian Craft Fair : Deloraine : 31 October - 3 November 2008

Without a doubt, one of the area's major annual attractions. Run over four days and featuring over 200 stalls in 12 venues around Deloraine, you can stroll around at your leisure or catch the free shuttle bus service - just don't miss it!

(Sorry, we are fully booked for that weekend.)