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Wychwood Garden and Nursery, Mole Creek, is a stunning example of a beautiful temperate garden. It features unusual plants, particularly those that can withstand heat and frost. The garden and nursery cover around one hectare (2.5 acres) and are nestled under the Great Western Tiers, near picturesque Mole Creek, northern Tasmania. Wychwood is a leisurely one-hour drive from Launceston and Devonport, on Highway B12 (Cradle Country Touring Route), the main road to Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park, and just near Mole Creek Caves. The garden features sweeping borders full of perennials, old roses and ornamental grasses plus a fruit and vegetable garden, a heritage apple orchard (with resident geese), water features and woodland areas. In the creek paddock you will find a medieval-designed grass labyrinth, which is beautiful viewed from the rise above. For plant enthusiasts, a wealth of rare and interesting specimens can be found, including the renowned double white hellebore, numerous pulmonaria cultivars, hardy cyclamens, epimediums, fritillaries, snake bark maples and much more. We hope your visit to Wychwood will be a feast for the senses.

King Solomon's Cave, in Mole Creek Karst National Park, is a richly decorated limestone cave. The Mole Creek Karst National Park is in the central north of Tasmania, about 40 minutes' drive west of Deloraine. King Solomon's Cave is a compact cave system with elaborate geological formations, including stunning calcite crystals known as King Solomon's Diamonds. The Cave has high scientific and conservation significance and is home to a number of threatened plant and animal species. You can view King Solomon's Cave, and nearby Marakoopa Cave, on guided tours which depart several times each day, or as part of a specialist guided adventure-caving experience. The guided tours take about 45 minutes and are suitable for all fitness levels and ages. Picnic shelters, free barbecues and toilets are located close by. If you plan to visit both Marakoopa and Kings Solomon's Caves, remember that it will take about 15 minutes to drive between the two. Only cave entry fees apply at Mole Creek Caves, however National Park entry fees do apply to other areas of the Mole Creek Karst National Park.

Trowunna Wildlife Park is a family wildlife park at Mole Creek not far from Cradle Mountain. Trowunna was established in 1979 and covers 65 acres of serene sanctuary for Tasmania's native wildlife. Unchanged in 25 years, Trowunna Wildlife Park gives you the opportunity to experience the magic of nature's wonderland. At Trowunna you can see more than 35 species of birds and animals, You can get up close and hand-feed the free-ranging kangaroos and wallabies. Or you can take an interactive guided tour and see Tasmanian devils being hand-fed. Trowunna Wildlife Park is open daily 0900 to 1700. Daily interactive tours are conducted at 1100, 1300 and 1500. Learn about the successful conservation breeding programs that have been conducted at Trowunna since 1985 with native wildlife such as tasmanian devils, wombats and quolls. Group bookings and private tours are welcome and Devil and/or Wombat full day workshops are available.

Robert Stephens Apiary at Mole Creek has been producing the highest quality Tasmanian honey since 1920. You also have the chance to taste the delicious clover honey and the uniquely flavoured Leatherwood honey - sourced from ancient Leatherwood trees found only in Tasmania. Sales of the entire honey range are available at the factory. Arrangements need to be made in advance for group tours. Open Monday to Friday, 0900 to 1700.

Marakoopa Cave is a limestone cave in Mole Creek Karst national park, north west Tasmania. Mole Creek Karst National Park is 40 minutes' drive west of Deloraine (48 kilometres/30 miles). The Mole Creek Karst National Park includes some of Tasmania's most visited cave systems, including Marakoopa and King Solomons Cave, two of over 300 known caves and sinkholes in the area. Marakoopa Cave features two underground streams, a large display of glow-worms, large caverns, rim pools, reflections and shawl and flowstone features. You can choose from two 45 minute guided tours of the Cave. The Underground Rivers and Glow Worms tour visits Marakoopa's lower chamber and features dazzling crystals and reflective pools of stalactites. This easy tour suits all fitness levels. The Cathedral, Gardens and Glow Worms tour takes you to the Great Cathedral cavern and the delicate formations and colours of the Gardens. Moderate fitness is needed for this tour which includes some stair climbing. The 45 minute tours take place several times a day, every day except Christmas Day. Bookings are not required for individuals but are necessary for groups of 10 and over. Marakoopa is a Tasmanian Aboriginal word meaning handsome.