Tassie town where beauty comes naturally
It’s the gateway to Cradle Mountain and is known as the town of murals. Welcome to Sheffield: Tasmania’s Outdoor Art Gallery. LEARN ABOUT ITS HIDDEN GEMS >>
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Town a jewel in the Tamar Valley crown
While it was originally named after a cow, this Tassie town is also famous for platypuses, seahorses — and vineyards. VOTE to crown it Tassie’s top tourism town >>
SNEAK PEEK: Locals loving Cradle’s $10M revamp
Tasmanians may be the only visitors to Cradle Mountain Lodge right now, but they are also the first to enjoy a multimillion-dollar renovation including luxury guest suites. LOOK INSIDE >>
Meet Tasmania’s most eligible bachelor
He owns a winery and vineyard in the spectacular Tamar Valley and when the opportunity arose to find a wife on national TV he said yes, READ OUR EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW >>
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