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Jimmy Possum Exhibition
Attractions, History and Heritage, Arts and Crafts, ExperiencesDeloraine
Who was the real Jimmy Possum? See the chairs that made the mystery and discover clues about Tasmania's most mythical innovator.
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Deloraine and Districts Folk Museum
Attractions, History and Heritage, Experiences, ActivitiesDeloraine
Located in Deloraine at the Great Western Tiers Visitor Centre – the Deloraine & Districts Folk Museum will provide you with a fascinating insight into the regions pioneering past.
The Folk Museum...
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YARNS Artwork in Silk
Attractions, History and Heritage, Arts and Crafts, Experiences, ActivitiesDeloraine
Words can't describe this beautiful community art project depicting the Great Western Tiers region.
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Mole Creek Caves
Attractions, History and Heritage, Experiences, ActivitiesMole Creek
The Marakoopa and King Solomons Caves are just two of over 300 known caves and sinkholes in the Mole Creek area.
45 minute guided tours of each cave operate 364 days a year and offer a unique glimpse...
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Pearns Steam World
Attractions, History and Heritage, Experiences, ActivitiesWestbury
Steam buffs will delight in the variety of vintage machinery on display at Pearns Steam World, located on Westbury’s main road.
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Malua Memorial
Attractions, History and Heritage, ExperiencesDeloraine
Mighty Malua. Australia's most versatile champion.
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Deloraine Probation Station
History and Heritage, Attractions, ActivitiesDeloraine
An archaeological dig of the site of the Deloraine Probation Station was conducted in July 2011, prior to Meander Valley Council converting part of the area to a car park. The artefacts discovered dat...
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Kooparoona Niara Cultural Trail
Attractions, History and Heritage, Experiences, Walks & Wilderness, ActivitiesDeloraine
Kooparoona Niara is the Aboriginal name given to the Great Western Tiers and means Mountain of the Spirits.
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Entally House
Attractions, History and Heritage, Experiences, ActivitiesHadspen
Built in 1819 by Thomas Haydock Reibey, Entally House is one of Australia’s most intact Georgian colonial homes.
The estate provided the training grounds for the 1884 Melbourne Cup winner Malua, and i...
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The Village Green, Westbury
Attractions, History and Heritage, Experiences, Walks & Wilderness, ActivitiesWestbury
Shaded by elm, oak and chestnut trees, the beautiful Village Green at Westbury is the perfect place for a relaxing stroll or picnic.
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