Old Railway Cottage (circa 1906) Pet Friendly Self contained cottage accommodation near Ulverstone and Devonport, Tasmania.

Things to See and Do in Ulverstone

Ulverstone has many wonderful things to see and do. Bring Your own or hire some push bikes from Craig Price Cyclery and take a road bike trip with a group Sunday mornings at 8.45. Max Stratton have camping and fishing equipment available for the fishing season: August until April, While in Ulverstone you can also visit Antique Shops, Coffee Shops, Restaurants, Parks, Library, Museum, and Ulverstone Clock.

Ulverstone Museum Craig Price Cyclery

Local Attractions

Ulverstone Dog Beach The Pet Friendly Ulverstone Dog Beach, which is only 10 minutes drive from the Old Railway Cottage Accommodation

Gunns Plains Gunns Plains is a scenic farming area. Featuring vineyards, dairy, and hop farms, as well as the Tasmanian Reptile Centre, and Wing's Farm Park

Gunns Plains Caves Home to some of the largest limestone shawl formations in the Southern Hemisphere. Featuring an underground stream and glow-worm display the caves are a delight to behold. Guided tours take approx. 40 minutes and are conducted daily at 10am, 11am, 12noon, 1.30pm, 2.30pm and 3.30pm.

Preston Falls On your way to the Leven Canyon take a short walk from the road to view Preston Falls from the viewing platform, and take in the bush surroundings.

Leven Canyon A 250m-deep ravine, the Leven Canyon is a spectacular sight. From the enchanting picnic area, follow the rainforest walk to the cliff-face viewing platform and gaze at the breathtaking scenery.

Cradle Mountain Tasmania's most recognisable landmark is the craggy profile of Cradle Mountain. On the park boundary is the visitor centre with its interpretive display, ranger station, park information, walker registration and up-to-date weather reports. There are many superb short walks from the centre and the Dove Lake car park, 14 km further on. It is also the northern gateway to the Overland Track linking Cradle Valley to Lake St Clair, 4 - 5 days walk.

Mount Roland "A crimson herald of the new dawn." Mount Roland has a range of walking tracks for the enthusiast. A towering pinnacle shaping the horizon, with Sheffield, the town of murals, at it's base.

The Nut and Stanley The historic village of Stanley is nestled at the base of The Nut, a sheer-sided bluff on Circular Head. A walking track climbs to the summit of The Nut, or take the chairlift, with its spectacular views across Bass Strait beaches and over the town. See seals, penguins, sea birds and other wildlife close to Stanley local operators offer a range of observation tours. Also visit historic Highfield House, overlooking Stanley and The Nut.

Devonport Gateway to Tasmania via the "Spirit of Tasmania" ferries. Devonport has a number of interesting attractions close to the City Centre including aboriginal rock engravings, a maritime museum which traces the history of the region dating back from white settlement, and a 7 km cycle/walking track which extends around the picturesque foreshore from the City past the Olympic Swimming Pool to the historic Don River Railway.

Don River Railway and Museum This Devonport museum features Tasmanian's largest collection of steam locomotives and carriages. Vintage Trains running hourly, and a Steam Train runs on Sundays and Public Holidays. Open 9.00am to 4.30pm daily throughout the year (except Christmas Day and Good Friday).

Penguin The Big Penguin, erected for the town's centenary in 1975. Penguin Miniature Rail - Enjoy riding the miniature train. Visit one of the state's leading craft markets, with 150 stalls. Take a guided tour of fairy penguins returning from the sea to nest. PERRY-LING GARDENS - A mass of colours each spring.

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