Mountain Explorer - perfect base for exploring

The perfect base to explore the mountain regions of the Great Western Tiers and the Central Plateau of Tasmania, in the quiet town of Deloraine - Mountain Explorer will not disappoint.

Located a short 5 minute walking distance to the vibrant artisan town centre of Deloraine with and abundance of galleries, cafes, bakeries, restaurants and pubs.

This region is full of mountain walks, waterfalls, lakes and is perfectly located for an easy drive to the renowned Cradle Mountain National Park.

The space is perfectly suited to couples, or a family of 4 travelling together.

The master has a queen bed, with the second bedroom boasting two king singles.

The kitchen is fully equipped with everything you may need for cooking up a storm with all the local produce from the major supermarket in Deloraine or the very well equipped health food shop.

The lounge is conformable for relaxing with a large range of kids movies and games.

The ack deck facing out over farmland is the perfect backdrop to enjoy your morning coffee or tea.

During your stay, you and your group will have the entire home to yourself and we hope you make yourself at home!

We are available by phone from 8 am to 8 pm if you have any questions during your stay.

We would love it if you could message us when you have arrived safely and also a message on leaving is appreciated so we can clean as early as possible for our next guests.

Please please let me know as soon as you can if there are any issues at all so I have a chance to take the appropriate action to ensure your stay is it should be - totally stress-free and relaxing!!

I'm not always able to personally check the house before your arrival - I am heavily reliant on my housekeeper and I need to know as soon as possible if you and therefore I have been let down in any way by the presentation of Mountain Explorer.

When it’s not in the grip of crafting, Deloraine is perfect for a spot of window shopping - its streets are lined with Georgian and Victorian shopfronts full of art, antiques and crafts.

Set out on foot along the Great Western Tiers Sculpture Trail around the town and along the river to see the works of Tasmanian artists, while the short kooparoona niara cultural trail unveils native plantings, bush tucker and artworks inspired by Tasmanian Aboriginal culture.

Deloraine is surrounded by some of Tasmania’s most productive farmland, and it's less a 10min drive from Deloraine to the little town of Elizabeth Town, which satisfies even big appetites. Find a feast of Tasmanian fare at the Ashgrove Cheese Dairy Door, Christmas Hills Raspberry Farm Café and Van Diemens Land Creamery.

Set beneath the escarpment of the Great Western Tiers, Deloraine is a good base from which to explore Cradle Mountain, Mole Creek, Liffey Falls and the Central Highlands.

Hot-smoked salmon features on tasting platters at 41 Degrees South salmon and ginseng farm. Take a self-guided tour of the wetlands.

Head onto the slopes of the Great Western Tiers to find Liffey Falls, one of Tasmania’s prettiest waterfalls, and to climb Quamby Bluff, the northernmost peak in the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area. Allow about 4hr for the 6.5km return walk.

Deloraine is a 40min drive (50km) west of Launceston.

Please read and respect the house rules. This is very much appreciated, thank you!

Before your arrival, we will also share a house guide that contains instructions on how to access the property, use certain appliances, and anything else you may need to know.