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 Sheffield - Tasmania |
"...Sheffield is a small township on Tasmania's North West Coast. Sheffield is located South of Devonport and has a population of around 1000"
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Sheffield is well known for its many murals painted throughout the town. Sheffield is actually well known as the "town of murals" due to the 34 attractive murals on the walls of local buildings, showing the area's history. At the bottom of Mt. Roland, Sheffield and the surrounding area, known as Kentish has plenty of both natural and man-made attractions.
The Hydro-Electric Scheme dammed the Forth River northwest of Sheffield, which resulted in the creation of Lake Barrington. The Lake is now one of the best rowing venues in the world, and a previous site of the world championships. Lake Barrington is also good for waterskiing and canoeing, has an adventure playground, and a two-hour family nature walk through the rainforest. North of the recreation area is the Lake Barrington Estate Vineyard.
"Tasmazia" is also close by, it is the largest maze complex in the world, where patrons are advised to stock up on "survival rations" of pancakes before proceeding on their journey!
Near the town of Kimberly, to the east of Sheffield there are thermal springs. Also lookout for the steam train, operated by the Red Water Creek and Heritage Society.
Sheffield has 4-star and 3½-star accommodation facilities which are RACT rated, mainly of the bed & breakfast type.
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