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THE TOWN OF MURALS
Walk through a country town painted with local stories, then look beyond its streets to Mount Roland and the Kentish countryside.
Sheffield sits beneath Mount Roland, around 30 minutes inland from Devonport. Murals cover walls throughout the town, turning an ordinary walk through the main streets into an introduction to the people and events that shaped the district.
The murals may bring you here, but Sheffield deserves more than a quick photograph. Stop for lunch, visit the galleries and allow time to browse the independent shops. Stay longer and the town becomes a convenient base for Lake Barrington, family attractions and the country roads surrounding Mount Roland.
Sheffield’s first mural was completed in 1986 as part of a community effort to bring new life to the town. The idea worked. Murals now appear throughout Sheffield and the surrounding district, earning it the name Tasmania’s Outdoor Art Gallery.
Many of the works tell local stories. Look for early settlers, farming scenes and moments from the district’s industrial history as you walk through town.
Most central murals are an easy walk, with others spread through the surrounding district. Allow at least an hour for the town walk, with longer for galleries, shops and cafés.
VISITOR INFORMATION
Begin at the Sheffield Visitor Information Centre for a mural map and current advice about…Begin at the Sheffield Visitor Information Centre for a mural map and current advice about walks, attractions and road conditions. The centre also stocks locally made gifts and has parking suitable for larger vehicles.
Sheffield Visitor Information Centre →
OUTDOOR ART
Mural Park displays the finalists from the most recent International Mural Fest, along with winning…Mural Park displays the finalists from the most recent International Mural Fest, along with winning works from previous years. The annual competition usually brings artists to Sheffield in November, but the completed murals remain on display throughout the year.
Mural Park, Sheffield →
ART AND MAKING
The town’s creative character continues beyond its outdoor murals. Small galleries and studios display work…The town’s creative character continues beyond its outdoor murals. Small galleries and studios display work by local artists, while independent shops carry pieces made in Tasmania.
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SHOPS AND CAFÉS
Sheffield’s main streets are easy to walk. Murals appear between cafés, heritage shopfronts and small…Sheffield’s main streets are easy to walk. Murals appear between cafés, heritage shopfronts and small businesses selling gifts or locally made products. Stop for coffee or lunch, then continue the mural walk rather than treating the town as a quick roadside break.
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Mount Roland rises immediately south of Sheffield and shapes much of the town’s character. Its cliffs and changing weather provide the backdrop to the murals, main street and surrounding farmland. You do not need to climb the mountain to experience it. View it from town, follow the country roads towards Claude Road and Gowrie Park or choose a shorter forest walk near its base. For a longer adventure, the Mount Roland summit walk takes you through forest to an exposed plateau above the surrounding countryside.
SCENIC DRIVE
Mount Roland changes character as you travel around Sheffield. Drive south through Claude Road towards…Mount Roland changes character as you travel around Sheffield. Drive south through Claude Road towards Gowrie Park to see its cliffs rising above open farmland.
SHORT FOREST WALK
The O’Neills Creek Nature Trail follows the water through wet forest between the Gowrie Park…The O’Neills Creek Nature Trail follows the water through wet forest between the Gowrie Park picnic reserve and the Mount Roland trailhead. The track is approximately one kilometre each way and takes about 20 minutes in each direction.
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ALPINE DAY WALK
The Mount Roland Track begins from O’Neills Road near Gowrie Park and climbs through forest…The Mount Roland Track begins from O’Neills Road near Gowrie Park and climbs through forest before crossing the exposed plateau. Allow four to six hours for the 16-kilometre return walk. Loose rock and a short boulder scramble are involved near the summit.
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Add Tasmazia or a steam-train ride to your Sheffield visit, or take a country drive towards Lake Barrington and Wilmot. Choose the experiences that interest you and allow time to head beyond the town centre.
Discover the magical world of Tasmazia and the Village of Lower Crackpot, offering fun and laughter for the whole family, including kids from the ages of 1 -…
Redwater Creek Steam and Heritage Society operates steam train rides at the Sheffield Steam and Heritage Centre in Sheffield. Every month on the first full weekend. Experience rail…
Lake Barrington is a designated “big fish” water, stocked by the Inland Fisheries Service with king size fish for anglers. Permits are required for fishing in inland waters…
Wilmot is known as the Valley of Views for its spectacular panoramas of Tasmania’s northern mountains, behind a foreground featuring Lake Barrington flanked by fertile farmland. But what…
Venture into the wilderness, take on the peaks and roll the Mersey River flats in what will ultimately be 100 plus kilometres of mixed-landscape riding perfectly geared for…
Make time for coffee, something from a local bakery or lunch between the murals and shops. Sheffield’s cafés and places to eat make it easy to spend a few hours in town. Beyond town, farm-based food experiences sit among the productive countryside. Some are open only on selected days, while others require bookings. Sheffield also sits along the Spirit to Cradle Mountain Mini Trail, which links producers between Devonport and the mountain. Use it to add one or two stops to your journey instead of trying to visit every producer in one day.
See the Spirit to Cradle Tasting TrailThis 100% pure Tasmanian honey is a product of Sheffield Honey Farm, located in Sheffield on Tasmania’s North West Coast. At the Sheffield Honey Farm visitors will experience…
The Truffledore is a boutique truffle farm in Northwest Tasmania. We grow Australian Black Winter Truffles which are harvested during June, July, and August. During this period we…
The House of Hargrave Vineyard and Cellar Door is situated high amongst the hills of the stunning Kentish region in North West Tasmania. This charming, boutique Cellar Door…
How long should you spend in Sheffield?
Collect a mural map and walk central Sheffield.
Allow time for lunch and a look through the galleries or shops before continuing your journey.
Spend the morning with the murals, then choose one experience outside town.
Tasmazia suits a family day, while Lake Barrington provides a quieter afternoon beside the water. Walkers could travel to Gowrie Park for the O’Neills Creek Nature Trail.
Use Sheffield as a base for the wider Kentish countryside.
One day can be spent around town and Lake Barrington. Use the second for a longer walk, a Wild Mersey ride or another attraction before continuing towards Cradle Mountain.
Sheffield has a varied collection of accommodation in town and across the surrounding countryside. Choose a cottage within walking distance of the murals or stay further out with Mount Roland in view. Caravan and camping options are also available around Sheffield and Gowrie Park. Staying overnight gives you time to see the town after the day visitors leave and makes it easier to get to Lake Barrington or Mount Roland the following morning.
Eagles Nest Retreat has four award-winning self-contained luxury, spa, properties nestled in the idyllic countryside near Sheffield, and Cradle Mountain in north-western Tasmania. Just 35 minutes from Devonport,…
Relax and unwind in genuine farm stay accommodation nestled on 100 rolling acres just outside the town of Sheffield. Offering a choice of quality accommodation including two bespoke…
AAA Granary offers great value family accommodation only 40-minute drive from magnificent Cradle Mountain. The cottages offer a fun-filled family holiday base from which to explore Cradle Mountain…
From Devonport, travel inland through Spreyton and Barrington to Sheffield. An alternative approach takes you…From Devonport, travel inland through Spreyton and Barrington to Sheffield. An alternative approach takes you through Latrobe and Railton.
See Devonport →Follow the Bass Highway west to Elizabeth Town, then turn inland and follow the signs…Follow the Bass Highway west to Elizabeth Town, then turn inland and follow the signs towards Sheffield.
From Sheffield, travel through Gowrie Park and Moina towards Cradle Mountain. Allow time to stop…From Sheffield, travel through Gowrie Park and Moina towards Cradle Mountain. Allow time to stop in town before continuing your journey.
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Sheffield is a practical inland stop, with caravan accommodation, a recreation-ground RV area and services for your onward journey.
Stay locally to walk the murals, then leave your caravan at your site for outings around Mount Roland and the surrounding countryside.
Yes. Sheffield combines outdoor murals, galleries, independent shops and local food with Mount Roland as its backdrop. Stay longer to see the surrounding countryside and nearby attractions.
Allow a few hours for the central murals, shops and lunch. Stay one or two nights for nearby attractions, country drives, walking or mountain biking.
No. Collect a mural map from the Sheffield Visitor Information Centre and walk the central murals. Some works are further out in the district.
Yes. Mural Park displays completed competition works beyond the annual event, so it can be included in a visit throughout the year.
No. The mountain can be viewed from Sheffield and the surrounding country roads. O’Neills Creek offers a shorter forest walk near its base.
The main route from O’Neills Road near Gowrie Park is approximately 16 kilometres return. Parks estimates four to six hours. Allow a full day and prepare for exposed mountain conditions.
Yes. Sheffield has caravan and camping options, an RV area at the recreation ground and daytime visitor parking. Confirm that your chosen overnight site suits your vehicle.
Yes. A dump point and access to water are available at Sheffield Recreation Ground. Follow onsite signs and instructions.
Visit the Sheffield Visitor Information Centre for a mural map, accommodation advice and information about local attractions, walks and events.
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