Towns

Bracknell - Rural township close to the Tiers
Bracknell

Bracknell is a small, tranquil town set in a beautiful rural landscape under the backdrop of the majestic Great Western Tiers.

Originally established to service the needs of the forestry industry, Bracknell is now a service centre for the farming community. Dairying and livestock production has been a mainstay, and is now being diversified through the expansion of activities such as poppy production for the pharmaceutical industry.

Some of Carrick's historic architecture
Carrick

Originally known as Lyttleton, the historic township of Carrick lies just 17 kilometres from Launceston on the Meander Valley Highway (B54).

Take a step back in time as you wander through the historic village of with its impressive number of heritage listed buildings - remarkable for a township of its size. Great examples of this include St Andrews Church (1848), Balmoral (1851), The Old Watchhouse (1837), Carrick Inn (1833) and the Old Mill House (1867), where the picturesque Liffey River crosses the western end of the township.

Chudleigh
Chudleigh

Chudleigh is named after a village in Devon, England. It is a small, pretty village set in beautiful countryside between Mole Creek and Deloraine. Chudleigh's history is bound up with one well-known character, Henry Reed, who had a large property there in 1837.

As you travel through the district, drop in for a break at the Honey Farm. The Honey Farm offers an exciting way to see honeybees up close, at work in a glass hive. You will also have the opportunity to learn about the Tasmanian honey story and enjoy a selection of over 30 different honey varieties.

Deloraine
Deloraine

Deloraine is a classified historic town, midway between Launceston and Devonport. It is approximately 50 kilometres to either city, or about 45 minutes driving time.

Deloraine is surrounded by classic 'English-style' countryside of rolling green hills, hedgerows, and working farms, and sits at the foothills of the famous Great Western Tiers, which form the northern edge of the World Heritage Central Plateau region.

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Elizabeth Town

Elizabeth Town is a hotspot on the Gourmet Trail, and a favourite stop for commuters traveling between Launceston and Devonport. It is home to the best coffee in the valley at ETC, and some of Australia's finest cheeses at the Ashgrove Cheese Farm. For those with more of a sweet tooth, the Christmas Hills Raspberry Farm and Cafe can be found just up the road.

An aerial view of Hadspen
Hadspen

Hadspen is a delightful township on the banks of the South Esk River. It has a mix of modern homes that are popular with young families, and wonderful colonial buildings dating back as far as 1820.

One notable historic building in Hadspen is the Red Feather Inn, a sandstone building that was one of the first coaching inns in Tasmania. It was built in 1844 by John Sprunt and is said to be haunted!

Hagley's church is a feature on the landscape
Hagley

A small town of 150 people, the township of Hagley is located approximately 30 minutes from Launceston and 25 minutes from Deloraine.

The town began in 1825 when William Lyttleton was granted 560 acres of land in the area by the government. He named this land Hagley after his ancestral home in England. The town was gazetted in April 1866.

Jackeys Marsh valley floor
Forest walk at Jackeys Marsh
Jackeys Marsh

Jackeys Marsh is an enclosed mountain valley situated at the base of the most northern edge of the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area. It has significant natural and cultural heritage values.

Liffey Falls
Liffey

Experience World Heritage on your doorstep at the spectacular Liffey Falls, one of the region's major natural attractions.

Meander
Meander

Meander is a small rural settlement set amongst some of Tasmania's most beautiful scenery. As you enter Meander from Stocker's Plains you are faced with the imposing rim of the Great Western Tiers - spectacular, especially in winter when the tops are covered in snow.

Two imposing peaks dominate the Meander township - Quamby Bluff to the east, and Mother Cummings to the west. The Meander River flows through the middle of the town.

Mole Creek Caves
Mole Creek

Mole Creek offers some of the richest and most diverse natural wonders of the Great Western Tiers region. The world-class King Solomons and Marakoopa Caves are a major attraction to the area, but there is plenty to explore above ground as well - from the mountains, highland plateau and rainforest country of the World Heritage Area, to the abundance of native wildlife on display at Trowunna Wildlife Park.

Prospect - the home of Country Club Tasmania
Prospect

The suburb of Prospect is situated on the western perimeter of Launceston in Northern Tasmania. Marking the beginning and end of the Great Western Tiers region, it is the perfect place to start your Great Western Tiers adventure if you are traveling from either Hobart or Launceston.

Westbury Maze
Westbury

Westbury is an attractive town renowned for its English country character, unique Village Green and Town Common, hawthorn hedges, historic buildings, and friendly people. It is 30 minutes drive from Launceston and 45 minutes from Devonport.

Laid out on a grand scale in 1828, Lt Govenor Arthur believed Westbury would develop into the main gateway to Tasmanias north-west. Westbury flourished during the glorious coaching era, and subsequently with the arrival of the Western railway in 1871.