The North West Coast
Full of colour and flavour, Tasmania's north-west is the gateway to some of Tasmania's most beautiful natural places. Exploring the north-west you'll find classic coastal drives, food trails, stunning national parks and beautiful nature reserves. Cradle Mountain, borders the North West and is one of Tasmania's most visited icons, offering amazing nature experiences including forest adventures, great walks - easy and hard - and some of the best scenery in the world.
The main town in the North West is Devonport. This is the gateway to Tasmania for those travelling on the Spirit of Tasmania ferry from the mainland of Australia. Devonport sits on the banks of the Mersey River - great for water sports such as rowing and sailing. Relax or hit the surf at 'The Bluff' or take a ride on the Don River Railway steam train.
The region is also known for its locally made arts and crafts as well as fresh produce. Get your taste buds tingling with handcrafted cheeses, local wine, and chocolate in Latrobe. Heading to the West, immerse yourself in the Tarkine, the largest temperate rainforest in Australia. Take a cruise on the wild and remote Arthur River or head along the Bass Strait through towns like Penguin, Burnie and Stanley.
South East of Devonport is the rural township of Deloraine. Admire the Georgian and Victorian buildings on the main streets or try a local pie from one of the award-winning bakeries. You will also find Mole Creek Karst National Park where you can explore the underground caves.
General Information
| Summer Temperature | 17-23°C |
|---|---|
| Winter Temperature | 3-11°C |
| Population | 114,000 |
Highlights
Cradle Mountain National Park
Cradle Mountain National Park, with its ancient rainforests and alpine heaths, is home to the world-famous Overland Track and iconic Cradle Mountain.
Cradle Mountain's - Dove Lake Walk
Cradle Mountain National Park is an iconic location with ancient rainforests, alpine heaths, glacial lakes and rugged mountains.
Devils @ Cradle
Devils @ Cradle is a unique Tasmanian conservation sanctuary located at the entrance to the spectacular World Heritage listed Cradle Mountain National Park.
Locations
Cradle Mountain National Park
Cradle Mountain is at the northern end of Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park, part of the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area. The Park is 2.5 hours west of Launceston and 90 minutes from Devonport. The sheer magnificence of Cradle Mountain inspired Austrian born Gustav Weindorfer to build a chalet out of King Billy pine here in 1912 and work tirelessly to have the area declared a national park "for the people for all time". His dream was realised in 1922, and today a quarter of all visitors to the state travel here to share his vision.
