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Yarns Artwork in Silk is a display of silk art at Deloraine, northern Tasmania. Yarns Artwork in Silk depicts the landscape and four seasons of northern Tasmania's Great Western Tiers mountain range. The large-scale work has been created in four panels, each measuring three-and-a-half metres by four metres. This work, crafted by more than 300 local artists, took 10,000 hours and 200 metres of hand-dyed silk to complete. The artists have employed a number of techniques including embroidery, cross stitch, weaving, patchwork and quilting to create Yarns. Yarns Artwork in Silk tells the story of the local area - exploring its history, landscape and culture. The display includes an audiovisual presentation which expands on the work. Deloraine and the surrounding district is one of Tasmania's most significant regional centres for art and crafts. Every year the town hosts the Tasmanian Craft Fair - Australia's largest working craft fair - which attracts over 200 local and interstate exhibitors and 30,000 visitors annually. Deloraine is approximately 40-minutes' drive (53 kilometres/33 miles) west from Launceston.

The Great Western Tiers Sculpture Trail is a series of sculptures in and around Deloraine, northern Tasmania. Deloraine is 30 minutes west of Launceston (48 kilometres/30 miles) and 40 minutes south-east of Devonport (51 kilometres/32 miles). The Great Western Tiers form the northern face of Tasmania's Central Plateau, rising up to 1,420 metres above sea level. The innovative Great Western Tiers Sculpture Trail emerged in Deloraine in 2002 as a celebration of the region's natural beauty and cultural diversity. You can follow the Sculpture Trail through the streets of Deloraine and along the banks of the Meander River to sites including Marakoopa Caves, King Solomons Cave, Alum Cliffs, Devils Gullet and Mole Creek. You'll see dozens of diverse creations by gifted Tasmanian artists - each combining with the landscape to make a profound and moving statement about the essence of this beautiful region. A map of the Great Western Tiers Sculpture Trail is available at the Great Western Tiers Visitor Centre in Deloraine. Deloraine is a key regional art and craft centre in Tasmania and each November hosts the Tasmanian Craft Fair - a four day event which draws artisans, crafts people and visual artists from throughout Australia and internationally.

Bismarck Metal Craft is a maker of quality fine steel products in Deloraine, northern Tasmania. It is a Tasmanian producer of knives, swords, cutlery, armour and other products. Bismarck Metal Craft operate a gallery displaying the handcrafted pieces, open to the public. Bismarck Metal Craft is an Australian registered craft business, in operation since 1988, owned and operated by Ken Bradford. The aim of the business is to produce fine quality edge ware using modern steel. Each piece is crafted to an exceptional standard and all blades are heat treated professionally. Wander through the gallery and if you choose to purchase, a certificate of origin will be presented. This confirms that it is a collector's piece as well as a user piece, guaranteeing the quality. Bismarck Metal Craft does not produce pieces that are illegal or restricted in any state of Australia. The Gallery contains both previous works and works that are for sale. While you are in the area, wander the quaint township of Deloraine, marvel at the Great Western Tiers mountain range or even take a day trip to majestic Cradle Mountain. Deloraine is approximately 40-minutes' drive (53 kilometres/33 miles) west from Launceston.

The Deloraine Folk Museum dates from 1856 and is located at Deloraine in Tasmania's north. The cottage was originally built for the Johnstone family. The building was extended and opened as the Family and Commercial Inn between 1863 and 1894. During most of the twentieth century it was used for accommodation and offices. In 1972, Mrs Alma Bramich donated the building and land to the community to house the Deloraine Folk Museum. The museum now reflects the life of a country publican and his family. The tour takes you through the cottage, pub, Jimmy Possum snug and exhibition gallery. You will then move out into the Alma Bramich garden, dairy, blacksmith's shop and vehicle shed. The museum is located at the Great Western Tiers Visitor Centre, 98-100 Emu Bay Road, Deloraine. It is open from 9am to 5pm daily. Deloraine is approximately 45-minutes' drive west from Launceston (53 kilometres/33 miles). Geneology service also available.

Deloraine Golf Course is a nine-hole course located in Tasmania's northwest historic town of Deloraine. The 18-tee course features a challenging par three over a strategically placed dam. Lined with trees, the course has stunning views of Quamby Bluff and the Great Western Tiers mountain range. The Deloraine Golf Course is open to the public seven days a week. There is a clubhouse with fully-stocked bar and kitchen. Test your skills on the two par fives and the longer par fours which challenge even the best of golfers. Enjoy the afternoon in peaceful surrounds and head into the clubhouse for a quiet drink after your round. While you are in Deloraine, visit nearby wineries or take a day trip to Cradle Mountain and walk in the wilderness. You may also like to explore the Limestone caves at Mole Creek. Deloraine is approximately 45-minutes' drive west from Launceston (53 kilometres/33 miles).

McLachlan Studio jewellery is designed and handmade at our studio near Deloraine in northern Tasmania. Our studio and gardens are set amongst the rolling hills of the Meander Valley on the banks of the Meander River. The studio's wide windows give sweeping views of our parkland garden and provide light and warmth in the gallery, creating a beautiful space to design, make and view our jewellery. We work with precious metals, gemstones, pearls and white and champagne diamonds to create beautiful and elegant jewellery. McLachlan Studio also designs rings on a commission basis, developing designs with the client, selecting stones specific to the commission and hand making the ring in our studio. Our jewellery is represented in public and private collections throughout Australia, including a number of pieces in the Australian National Gallery collection and we have twice been awarded the Tasmanian Business Award for Art. We welcome you to visit the studio, to drive along the tree-lined Meander River and arrive at our garden. Spend time viewing our jewellery and see where the creative process of designing and hand making each piece takes place. In case we are away on business please call to ensure the studio is open.

Experience Villarett Gardens at Moltema, near Elizabeth Town in Tasmania's north. It is the result of the overwhelming passion of two dedicated gardeners. Over the last 31 years Graeme and Linda Chugg have created this sophisticated, stylish contemporary garden. Beginning a garden on the side of a hill with just a few mature holly, beech and oak trees, they have, with skill, hard work and devotion developed a garden of rare beauty. The magnificent use of hedges and innovative planting combined with modern sculpture has created something rarely seen in Tasmania, a garden where architectural space is used to striking effect. Despite the physical and mental demands of running a highly successful restaurant, they keep the garden to a degree of manicured perfection that is truly amazing. Being a skilled hedge trimmer, Linda is one of a rare breed of women, trimming the hedges is her way of relaxing after a hectic days work. Graeme has created all the metal sculptures himself over the last 10 years, which add a new dimension to an already inspired setting. Villaret Gardens well deserves its reputation as one of Tasmania's iconic gardens. Ideal to visit for a delicious meal, function, wedding or stay the night in their delightful Guest Cottage