You will find the quaint town of Deloraine on the Meander River in the north of Tasmania. 'Meander' is quite fitting as Deloraine is a beautiful 20-minute drive from Mole Creek and its Great Western Tiers Visitor Center, so you might find yourself meandering through town. This is Tasmania's largest inland town with a population of around 6500.
Deloraine is situated 50 kilometres from both Launceston and Devonport and an easy and beautiful 40-minute drive from each - although in different directions! Hobart in the south is around 230 kilometres and just under 3 hours drive away.
The National Trust has recognised Deloraine for its well-preserved Georgian and Victorian era buildings. Nestled up against the Great Western Tiers Mountain Range, Deloraine is home to one of Australia's biggest craft fairs. This tiny town grows tenfold every November for the springtime fair.
The 4-day Craft Fair boasts over 200 vendors and you'll be able to find everything from handmade trinkets to beautiful art pieces. If you miss the craft fair, don't worry, you will be able to find unique crafts in shops in this beautiful riverside town throughout the year.
Enjoy the beautifully preserved Georgian and Victorian architecture as you stroll through Deloraine's picturesque streetscape. Take a short break from craft shopping to enjoy the town's delicious bakeries, restaurants and cafés along the way.
History buffs love this riverside town for its beautifully presented Deloraine Museum. The museum is located inside a house built back in 1856. This original family cottage was converted into an inn back in 1863 and stayed in operation until 1894. It's now open to the public and you can take a tour through the cottage, the pub, the Jimmy Possum snug and its exhibition gallery. You will also be able to tour the outdoor blacksmith shop, vehicle shed, garden and dairy.
While the annual craft fair draws tens of thousands of people every November, Deloraine has a massive silk artwork on display year round. Entitled 'Yarns', this massive artwork was created by more than 300 people in the Deloraine area. It took more than 10,000 hours to finish and used over 200 metres of silk. You'll see crowds gathering around the work for an audiovisual presentation which takes place every 30 minutes throughout the day.
Deloraine is also the perfect place for an outdoor vacation. All around this picturesque town are beautiful landscapes waiting to be discovered.
Deloraine draws a mixture of craft lovers, nature lovers and passersby. The town continues to sell handmade crafts throughout the year outside of its massive annual craft fair. You'll also meet plenty of nature lovers exploring the local area only to return to town for a good meal and a warm bed at night, Deloraine is located centrally to the Meander Valley Highway which makes it the perfect rest stop for those exploring Tasmania by car. Image Credit: Tourism Tasmania & Pete Mattila (Craft Fair) and Tourism Tasmania & Chris Crerar (Deloraine Museum)
The Great Western Tiers touring route cuts right through the heart of Deloraine. This delightfully picturesque drive takes you on the Meander Valley Highway and Deloraine is situated in between Launceston and Devonport. The inviting beauty of this colourful town attracts drivers to its shops, hotels, restaurants, galleries and cafés. Hikers will love the town for its central location to the beautiful natural surrounds.
Tasmania's largest inland town has a variety of accommodation options. You will find cottages, manors and hotels all close to the centre of town. You will meet of all different types of travellers in this  Highway attraction. Image Credit: Tourism Tasmania & Loic Le Guilly (British Style Cottage)
The Great Western Tiers Sculpture Trail takes you through town to a experience a diverse range of artworks by local artists. You will view statues that range from the informative and historic to the whimsical and comical all throughout town.
The Kooparoona Niara Cultural Trail was an initiative of a local Aboriginal man, Greg Murray, who wanted to share and celebrate local Aboriginal culture and history with the community. The initial idea behind the Cultural Trail was to share history and knowledge about bush tucker and other native vegetation used by Tasmanian Aboriginal people in daily life and for trade with other clans.
The Cultural Trail is located on the banks of the Meander River in Deloraine where you will find native plantings and bush tucker and will discover the many artworks inspired by Tasmanian Aboriginal culture. There is no official start or end to the Cultural Trail. It is a short walk that runs between the Deloraine Train Park and the swimming pool and pontoon site where you will find a stone yarning circle and fire pit.
The Great Western Tiers Visitor Centre is in a historic building in the heart of town and has all the information you need to explore the beautiful natural surrounds of Deloraine.
The Deloraine Museum is a preserved 1856-built family cottage turned inn. Open for tours, you will get a feel for life back in the mid-19th century as you walk through the property's cottage, pub, snug, exhibition gallery, blacksmith, vehicle shed, garden and dairy.
The Yarns Artwork in Silk is 200 meters worth of hand-dyed silk embroidered by more than 300 people. This massive and beautiful artwork comes alive every 30 minutes with an audiovisual presentation.
The Tasmanian Craft Fair is the largest in all of Australia and Deloraine's biggest drawcard. Starting the last Friday of October, this massive event draws tens of thousands of visitors to the town and has over 200 stalls. In fact, the crowd is so large that the fair offers a free shuttle bus service.
The centre of town offers a variety of diners, delis, restaurants and pubs. You'll find deliciously quaint bakeries as well as lively bars in Tasmania's largest inland town. Image Credit: Phil Kuruvita (Christmas Hills Raspberry Farm Cafe)
Before colonisation, the area was frequented by the Pallitore people, and nearby Mole Creek served as a significant site where they mined ochre in the Toolumbunner pits.
The first European to explore Deloraine was Captain Roland back in 1821 as he searched for farmland in the area. New land was granted to settlers and the town grew into a major agricultural hub for the island. The town was named after a character in the epic poem entitled "The Lay of the Last Minstrels" written by Sir Walter Scott.
Deloraine is an incredibly attractive town and its residents take great pride in its beauty. In fact, this Meander River town has won the State Tidy Town's Award for 1992, 1993 and 1995. It was also named the second best small tourism town in the whole of Australia in 2025, coming number 1 in the state!
The weather is quite pleasant in Deloraine. The average high fluctuates between 15°C to 22° all year round. It rarely gets to freezing at night, but it does rain throughout the year. Image Credit: Tourism Tasmania & Chris Crerar (Forest Walk)
Check out the frenzied feeding of the Tasmanian devils at Trowunna Wildlife Park.
The incredible limestone caves are worth a visit at nearby Mole Creek Karst National Park. You will also find the Toolumbunner Pits of the Pallitore people in this area.
Deloraine is home to rich farmland and you can tour the countryside to experience award-winning honey, raspberries, salmon and cheese.
Nearby Liffey Falls offers up an easy nature walk to a stunning waterfall.
Deloraine makes the perfect base camp to explore Cradle Mountain, the Great Western Tiers, Mole Creek and the Central Highlands. Tasmania's largest inland town is crowned by gorgeous natural settings waiting to be explored.
