mountain explorer

The perfect base to explore the mountain regions of the Great Western Tiers and the Central Plateau of Tasmania, in the quiet town of Deloraine – Mountain Explorer will not disappoint.

Located a short 5 minute walking distance to the vibrant artisan town centre of Deloraine with and abundance of galleries, cafes, bakeries, restaurants and pubs.

This region is full of mountain walks, waterfalls, lakes and is perfectly located for an easy drive to the renowned Cradle Mountain National Park.

The space is perfectly suited to couples, or a family of 4 travelling together.

The master has a queen bed, with the second bedroom boasting two king singles.

The kitchen is fully equipped with everything you may need for cooking up a storm with all the local produce from the major supermarket in Deloraine or the very well equipped health food shop.

The lounge is conformable for relaxing with a large range of kids movies and games.

The back deck facing out over farmland is the perfect backdrop to enjoy your morning coffee or tea.

When it’s not in the grip of crafting, Deloraine is perfect for a spot of window shopping – its streets are lined with Georgian and Victorian shopfronts full of art, antiques and crafts.

Set out on foot along the Great Western Tiers Sculpture Trail around the town and along the river to see the works of Tasmanian artists, while the short kooparoona niara cultural trail unveils native plantings, bush tucker and artworks inspired by Tasmanian Aboriginal culture.

Deloraine is surrounded by some of Tasmania’s most productive farmland, and it’s less a 10min drive from Deloraine to the little town of Elizabeth Town, which satisfies even big appetites. Find a feast of Tasmanian fare at the Ashgrove Cheese Dairy Door, Christmas Hills Raspberry Farm Café and Van Diemens Land Creamery.

Set beneath the escarpment of the Great Western Tiers, Deloraine is a good base from which to explore Cradle Mountain, Mole Creek, Liffey Falls and the Central Highlands.

Hot-smoked salmon features on tasting platters at 41 Degrees South salmon and ginseng farm. Take a self-guided tour of the wetlands.

Head onto the slopes of the Great Western Tiers to find Liffey Falls, one of Tasmania’s prettiest waterfalls, and to climb Quamby Bluff, the northernmost peak in the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area. Allow about 4hr for the 6.5km return walk.