Explore a timeless and mystical landscape that is believed to have been 370 million years in the making. The chain of mountains that forms the tier is a walker's paradise, with countless opportunities to explore the temperate rainforest and subalpine woodland, sandstone and dolerite cliffs, lakes and waterfalls. Tracks take you up the face of the Great Western Tiers with many forged in years past, by hunters, trappers and loggers. The environment here is so rare that it is protected as a UNESCO World Heritage Site forming part of the Tasmanian World Heritage Wilderness Area.
Take your time to visit the towns and villages dotted throughout the Meander Valley before ascending to explore the Great Western Tiers. The very name suggests a slower pace, so meander through this stunning region, and gaze in awe at the majestic and rugged escarpment of the Great Western Tiers that dominates the skyline.
The fabric of the community, industry and environment is diverse, and this patchwork forms the tapestry of the Meander Valley region. Here you will find friendly locals, organic produce, artisans, crafts, gardens, historic homes, walks and waterfalls.
Venture below the surface for an underground adventure through limestone caves in Mole Creek Karst National Park, see the heritage of the Meander Valley people depicted across four large-scale quilted, soft sculpture silk panels at Yarns Artwork in Silk at Deloraine, rummage for a unique memento in one of several antique stores, go waterfall hunting with a short walk, cuddle a baby goat on a farm tour at Little Things Farm or take a gentle walk through the town of Westbury following the Silhouette Trail.
Filled with natural beauty, an abundance of fresh produce and a thriving community of makers a visit to Meander Valley and the Great Western Tiers will take your breath away. You won’t discover everything with one quick trip, so plan ahead and allow yourself time to slow down and soak in this beautiful area.
From Launceston: Deloraine is a 36-minute drive (50kms); Westbury is a 25-minute drive (34kms); Alum Cliffs Track is a 50-minute drive (70kms).