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The Derwent Valley and Highlands region is nestled in the heart of Tasmiania's magnificent mountains and wilderness. The Derwent Valley boastsrolling fruit orchards and quaint villages, and hop fields and oast houses can be seen dotted throughout the landscape.

Situated north-west of Hobart, the Derwent Valley is best accessed by the Lyell Highway or "Rivers Run" as it is better known, as it follows the course of the Derwent River through beautiful forests of willow and poplar trees.The highway snakes through the Derwent Valley past hopfields and orchards towards mountains and wilderness. Decades ago explorers, bushmen, farmers and dam-builders carved a living in this wild and rugged country.

The Derwent Valley is home to many spectacular natural sight such as magnificent Mount field National Park that has fantastic lookouts and walking trails, and Lake at Clair where you can take a ferry to the head of the lake, or try your luck at fishing for trout.

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Highlands Tasmania
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Accommodation

Duffy's Country Accommodation
Westerway
Duffy's Country Accommodation offers a choice of self contained cottage or cabin situated at Westerway in the Derwent Valley.
The 2...
From £61
Cawood Cottage
Ouse
Cawood Cottage is a peaceful farm accommodation on the banks of Ouse River. Surrounded by park like gardens of Cawood Estate, it's an...
From £55
Heimat Chalets
Black Hills
Heimat Chalets - Two self-contained modern and stylish self-contained chalets and luxury caravan ensuite sites set on picturesque farmland in the...
From £79
Shingles Riverside Cottages
New Norfolk
On the banks of the Derwent River, The Shingles Riverside Cottages offers waterfront accommodation just 30 minutes from Hobart.
There are...
From £76
Old Colony Inn
New Norfolk
The Old Colony Inn is a wonderful colonial style building offering B&B accommodation situated in historic New Norfolk.
One of the...
From £67

Activities

Wild Thing Adventures
Hobart
Step aboard the Wild Thing at Hobarts waterfront for an exhilarating exploration of Tasmanias River Derwent.
With 360-degree views from...
From £21
Elderslie Golf Club Inc
Brighton
A 9 hole course situated in a secluded peaceful country setting, a creek runs through the entire course and comes into play on most holes....
Water By Nature (Tasmania)
Hobart
Water by Nature run 5, 7 & 10 day wilderness whitewater rafting tours on the World Heritage Listed Franklin River. Water By Nature has...
From £938
Bothwell Golf Course
Bothwell
Come and enjoy a game of golf at the oldest golf course in Southern Hemisphere, set on the farming property RATHO.
The club leases the...
New Norfolk Golf Club
New Norfolk
The New Norfolk Golf Club is a scenic, nine-hole course in southern Tasmania. The Club is located in the Derwent Valley, 30 minutes north west of...

Dining

The Hilltop Granton
Granton
Overlooking the River's edge, The Hilltop has stunning 180 degree river views, 3 spectacular reception rooms, a fantastic sail-shaded deck...
Giants' Table and Cottages
Maydena
The Giants' Table and Cottages provides accommodation within the little township of Maydena, at the edge of the South West World Heritage...
From £91
Tynwald Tasmania - Restaurant
New Norfolk
Tynwald Tasmania Restaurant, located in New Norfolk, offers a luxury dining experience complimented by the style and variety of cuisine on offer....
Teez Cafe and Lookout
Tarraleah
Teez Cafe and Lookout is located at Tarraleah in Tasmania's central highlands and offers superb views.
It is a great place to break...
Glen Clyde House
Hamilton
Step back in time in this superbly restored 1840s convict built Coaching Inn. This unique Craft Gallery, Licensed Tea Rooms and Open Gardens is...

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