Tasmanian North West - holidays - travel - tours - accommodation |
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From the Highland lakes in the centre of Tasmania,
north to Devonport and west to Strahan, the pounding ocean and unpopulated stretches of
the west coast, the villages and townships dotted along the north coast and the mountain
national parks of the central west.
A fertile agricultural area inland from the north coast, fishing villages along the north coast, spectacular scenery everywhere, mining villages and unsurpassed wilderness on the west coast and wilderness lodges in the mountains.
Mole creek - home of nearby limestone caves, unique leatherwood honey and an excellent wildlife park. Marakoopa is a wet cave with underground streams and a popular glow-worm display. King Solomon Cave is a dry, easily walked cave. Burnie - an industrial centre with a major cargo shipping port and home of a pulp and paper mill. Pioneer Village Museum, Emu Valley Rhododendron Gardens, Lactos Cheese factory and Annsleigh Gardens. South of Burnie for the impressive Hellyer Gorge.
Marrawah - the end of the Bass Highway on the rugged west coast. Home to several Aboriginal relic sites. Big surf in this area. Nearby Arthur River for river cruises, boating, canoeing and fishing. Corinna - once a gold mining township but now only a centre for the popular river cruises on the Pieman River through the eucalypt forests and Huon pines. Queenstown - originally a gold mine which later converted to copper mining. A testament to why mining operations need environmental controls. Galley Museum, Mt Lyell Mine tours, aerial ropeway. Strahan - a remote outpost on the rugged west coast with a rich history in convicts, timber logging and mining. Now popular for the Gordon River Cruises, jet boat rides and sea plane rides of the area. Trout and salmon fishing.
Cradle Mountain - Lake St Clair National Park is probably the best known of all the Tasmanian parks. Famous for superb mountains, lakes, forests and alpne moorlands. Visitor centres and caters for both long and short stays. Nearby Walls of Jerusalam National Park is a rugged destination with access only on foot. Provisions and basics need to be carried. Flora, fauna, lakes, pine forests and high rock walls.
King Island - situated some distance off the north west tip of Tasmania and off the beaten track for most travellers although there are regular air services to the island. King Island features excellent beaches and lagoons, renowned dairy produce and crayfish. Also Australia's only kelp processing farm. The island is home to 4 lighthouses. |
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Devonport - Mole Creek - Burnie - Stanley - Cradle Mountain - Lake St Clair - Corinna - Strahan - King Island |
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Places of
Interest 
Inspect our
Stanley -
a fishing village sheltering the the lee of The Nut. Earliest settlement in the region
with heritage and crafts on display. The fully restored Plough Inn, Lyons Cottage and the
Union Hotel. Nearby Smithton is the major town of the area. 
The National
Parks - on the north coast is Rocky
Cape National Park with a rugged coastline, heath covered hills, sandy beaches,
Aboriginal rock shelters. Basic facilities and boat launching. Mole Creek Karst
National Park is dedicated to the extensive limestone caves system of the area.