NATURAL ATTRACTIONS NOOK

Barringwood Park Vineyard is 15 kilometres south of Devonport en route to Sheffield and Cradle Mountain. The four hectare vineyard is planted out with the traditional cool climate varieties of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, as well as the more recently proven varieties of Pinot Gris, Schonburger and Pinot Meunier-producing table wines from these varieties and a Sparkling Pinot Noir-Chardonnay to be released before Christmas 2003. At the Cellar Door you will have an opportunity to taste the wines produced in the vineyard and/or relax and enjoy a platter of local produce with a glass of one of Barringwood Park's award winning wines. Enhancing this tasting experience is the ambient atmosphere of the Cellar Door, which features the warmth and beauty of natural Tasmanian timbers, and provides stunning views of the vineyard and across picturesque countryside towards Bass Strait.

Barrington General Store is located just south of Devonport city and offers a historic experience. It is situated on a direct route to Lake Barrington and Devils Gate Dam and is open seven days a week. We offer information about the area to visitors and locals alike and can advise as to what's on and where best to go to see local tourist attractions. Barrington has two murals, one on the Public Hall next to The Store which tells of a historical story about Barrington and the other is attached to The Store which is a directional map of the region. The Store is situated next to a Council Park area with generous parking space available and picnic table facility which is a popular spot for tourists. Within the park area there are two monuments to men of the area lost in World War Two. Adjoining the park is Barrington cemetery with graves dating back to 1872. The Store has an extensive amount of historical information with a display of shop and post office memorabilia dating back to 1880 when the General Store was first opened. The Store also offers Australia Post facilities seven days a week.

The Working Art Space is located in the famous northwest Tasmanian Town of Murals, Sheffield. It is both an art gallery and thriving hub of local arts related activity. Established in 2005 by the Kentish branch of Tasmanian Regional Arts, it is situated in a heritage-listed, Kentish council owned, former drill hall built in 1912 for the 22nd Light Horse Company The interior of the building has been transformed into a high quality arts based facility where you can view and purchase the exceptional work of local artists and artisans, enrol in one of the regularly held workshops plus check out the latest exhibition on display. You can also pre-book a demonstration session by an artist for your tour or special group, which includes complimentary refreshments. If you take the self-guided audio tour of Sheffield's murals, which can be arranged through the Visitor Information Centre, you will eventually find yourself at the Working Art Space because it boasts its own mural with a fitting theme - an old man reminiscing on his youth as a Light Horseman - just outside the main entrance. Step inside, it is definitely worth taking a look.

The World of Marbles specialises in hand-made glass marbles, based in Sheffield, north west Tasmania. All marbles feature contemporary art designs and many are made on site. The studio is open for visitors to watch the marble making process using hot glass. There is a gallery with marbles to purchase, a kids room full of playing marbles and an exhibition room which houses the owners' private collection. This is the only gallery of its type in Australia.

The Claude Road Market is a country market in Sheffield, north west Tasmania. Sheffield is 30 minutes south of Devonport (30 kilometres/19 miles) and 90 minutes west of Launceston (93 kilometres/58 miles). Every three months, on the third Saturday of the month, Sheffield's Claude Road Hall fills with stallholders and treasure hunters for the Claude Road Market. Here you can find fresh organic fruit and vegetables, garden and farm produce and locally made preserves, curry pastes, jams and sauces. The market has a strong emphasis on arts and crafts. Browse the creations of local artists and craftspeople and make your selection from the offerings of jewellery, clothing, leatherwork, hand weaving and ceramics. The Claude Road Market is open from 9am until 3pm. Sheffield is known internationally for its collection of public murals, which depict the area's rich history. Since 1986, dozens of murals have been painted in the town, ranging from large scale work by professional painters, to murals by local school children. Sheffield attracts over 100,000 visitors each year who come to admire this collection of public art. The town also hosts the annual Mural Fest - a national competition of mural art.

The Cradle Mountain Candy Company and Honey Boutique is located in Sheffield, Tasmania's North-West. Picturesque Sheffield is known as the 'Town of Murals', and the store is a browsers delight with sweets from many parts of the world. Along with the candy, original liqueur honey collections featuring local and international spirits and liqueurs are on offer. All the honey we feature is Tasmanian and we find that this is the best honey on the globe for blending with liqueurs and spirits. We have a sample table where people are welcome to sample our entire range. The product is supplied in quantities from 50 grams to one kilogram in a variety of packaging, many suitable for gifts representing an exclusive low cost quality gift that your friends and relatives would be surprised and delighted to receive. The Honey Boutique is found within a Candy Company providing the young with a lolly shop experience that is the entitlement of all children which will reside in their memory for the rest of their lives to form a great well of nostalgia for the years to come. A nostalgia that adults will share as well. Sheffield is a one hour and seven minute drive (92 kilometres / 57 miles) West of Launceston, on the scenic route to Cradle Mountain.

Redwater Creek Steam and Heritage Society in Sheffield operates steam train rides monthly. You can experience rail travel from yesteryear on the first full weekend of each month from the original Sheffield railway station. Trains run every half an hour from 1100 until 1600 on Saturday and Sunday. The Sheffield Station has been recently renovated to include a coffee shop. This is a community project operated entirely by volunteers. 1906 Krauss 60 centimetre gauge loco and Tasmanian heritage coaches - now in its hundredth year and still going strong! Steam power looks even more impressive in cold, damp weather - don't put it off!

The Arboretum is a 66 hectare nature reserve near Devonport in Tasmania's North-West. Only a few kilometres from Devonport but a million miles from care, the 66 hectares of landscape Arboretum, which was founded in 1984, offers you the opportunity to walk among collections of woody plants from around the temperate world, especially including many of Tasmania's plants. Set in a peaceful and beautiful valley, you may see some of Tasmania's wildlife, such as swift parrots and platypus. Cultural and natural heritage combine in the Limestone Heritage Walk, which is free if you self-guide on the walk, and links the geology with a century of human activity contributing to colonial and national development. One hour guided walks are available for a reasonable cost, and can be booked online. Bookings are essential. The Arboretum offers three picnic shelters, 2 general shelters, a platypus observatory and a bird hide on the shore of Flounders Lake. The Tree Park Kiosk offers light refreshments and audio tours, and is operated by volunteers and opens between October and May. Kiosk is open 11am-4pm. Eugenana is 15 minutes' drive (11 kilometres/7 miles) South of Devonport.

The Kentish Museum is a heritage museum at Sheffield, north west Tasmania. Sheffield is a 40-minute drive south of Devonport (30 kilometres/19 miles) and an hour west of Launceston (93 kilometres/58 miles). The Kentish museum preserves and displays artefacts from Sheffield's history. Exhibits include agricultural machinery, minerals, shop fittings, old books, historical newspapers, pioneer household effects and clothing. The museum also has excellent displays on the history of hydro-electricity in the local area. The Kentish Museum is located in Sheffield's main street and is open from 10am until 3pm each day. Sheffield is known internationally for its collection of public murals, which depict the area's rich history. Since 1986, dozens of murals have been painted in the town, ranging from large scale work by professional painters, to murals by local school children. Sheffield attracts over 100,000 visitors each year who come to admire this collection of public art. The town also hosts the annual Mural Fest - a national competition of mural art.

Slaters Country Store is an historic general store in Sheffield, northern Tasmania. Sheffield is an hour's drive from Launceston (93 kilometres) and half and hour from Devonport (30 kilometres). Established in 1899, Slaters Country Store has been operated for over 100 years by five generations of owner-managers. The historic building retains its original façade and broad veranda, and is located in central Sheffield. You can browse through the store's range of merchandise including clothing and Tasmanian souvenirs. Look out for quirky features like the antique wall telephone and learn a little of some of Sheffield's more famous murals. Sheffield is known internationally for its collection of public murals, which depict the area's rich history. Since 1986, dozens of murals have been painted in the town, ranging from large scale work by professional painters, to murals by local school children. Sheffield attracts over 100,000 visitors each year who come to admire this collection of public art. The town also hosts the annual Mural Fest - a national competition of mural art.

Sheffield Golf Course, also known as Badger Heights, is a course with a view in north west Tasmania. The nine-hole course is located at the foot of the Badger Range, near Sheffield, 40-minutes south of Devonport (30 kilometres/19 miles) and an hour west of Launceston (93 kilometres/58 miles). Sheffield Golf Course is undulating and heavily wooded, with stands of graceful eucalypts fringing the greens. You can play a challenging round of golf here; the 210 metre, par three sixth with a dam at the back of the green is one of the more demanding holes. Club hire is available for men, women and juniors - and because the course favours left-handed players, some left handed sets are also available for hire. As a green fee guest, you can join members in the regular competitions and relax in the fully-licensed clubhouse after your round. This area is dominated by the craggy peak of Mount Roland (1,234 metres) and the course has outstanding views of the mountain and across the Kentish Plains. There are a number of well-marked bushwalks here, and walking tracks to the summit reward you with stunning views. Holes: 9, Par: 68, Length: 5,041 metres, Australian Course Rating: 65.

Mural House is a display of murals at Sheffield, north-west Tasmania. Sheffield is located beneath the craggy peak of Mount Roland (1234 metres), 30 minutes south of Devonport (30 kilometres/19 miles) and 90 minutes west of Launceston (93 kilometres/58 miles). Mural House specialises in murals inspired by native art from a range of cultures, painted by the artist on the interior walls of her home. Mural house is one of a number of galleries, studios and museums in Sheffield - a town known internationally for its collection of public murals depicting the area's rich history. Since 1986, dozens of murals have been painted in the town, ranging from large scale work by professional painters, to murals by local school children. Sheffield attracts over 100,000 visitors each year who come to admire this collection of public art. The town also hosts the annual Mural Fest - a national competition of mural art.