Mole Creek, a Tasmanian gem

Mole Creek lies in a picturesque valley between the Great Western Tiers and the Gog mountain range, a fertile region much favoured by dairy farmers.

There are a multitude of attractions in the immediate Mole Creek vicinity, including -

• the celebrated Mole Creek Caves - King Solomons Cave and Maracoopa Cave


• Trowunna Wildlife Park and Devil Research Centre


• The Honey Farm at neighbouring Chudleigh


• mountain scenery with walk trails to suit every level of fitness


• spectacular features such as Alum Cliffs and Devils Gullet

Mole Creek Caves

In summer or winter, the climate never changes inside the Mole Creek Caves, so it's a perfect place to visit year round.

Marakoopa Cave offers two different tours -

• the Underground Rivers and Glow-worms Tour (10 am, 12 noon and 2 pm daily)


• the Cathedral, Gardens and Glow-worms Tour (11 am, 1 pm and 3 pm daily)

King Solomons Cave tour times are 11.30 am, 12.30 pm, 2.30 pm and 3.30 pm daily.

For more information, call 03 6363 5182.

Then there are the 'wild caves'

Mole Creek Lodge Bed and Breakfast is situated adjacent to the Mole Creek Karst National Park, where there are literally hundreds of undeveloped caves. Small group guided tours are available, but bookings are essential.

Contact Debbie on 03 6367 8142 (mob 0403 293 549) at Wild Cave-Tours for further information.

Deloraine and the Great Western Tiers Touring Region

25 km east of Mole Creek lies the picturesque historic town of Deloraine, central to the Great Western Tiers touring region and a major arts and craft centre.

30 minutes drive across the Gog Range to the north will take you to the mural town of Sheffield, with Devonport and the north coast just beyond.

An easy drive from Launceston and Devonport

Why not make Mole Creek your first stop after arriving by ferry at Devonport or by air into Launceston; it's an easy drive of less than an hour from either and you will immediately find yourself in the heart of the scenic beauty for which Tasmania is renowned.

The scenic drive to Cradle Mountain

The drive from Mole Creek to Cradle Mountain is, quite simply, spectacular, and the Mt Round mountain top lookout will take your breath away.

This scenic drive should not be missed and, along the way, you will find Tasmazia, home to the world's largest maze and the Village of Lower Crackpot.

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