Sheffield.
- WHAT TO DO
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Sheffield sits thirty kilometres south of Devonport and forty-five minutes from the ferry terminal. The town is known for more than a hundred outdoor wall paintings and its direct view of the jagged northern face of Mount Roland. Sheffield is worth visiting if you want a quiet rural base for walking mountain tracks, visiting local dairy sheds, and studying regional public art. Look elsewhere if you want evening dining past eight, coastal sand, or polished resort amenities.
Last updated 21 Sept 2026
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What to do in Sheffield Tasmania Australia
Sheffield is laid out along a neat grid beneath the mass of Mount Roland. Daily life revolves around the morning bakery run on Main Street, surveying the murals painted across shop walls, and stocking up before heading out into the Kentish countryside. It suits walkers, road-trippers, and travellers who appreciate country quiet over nightlife.
24 hours in Sheffield Tasmania Australia
Start early with a warm pie and coffee on High Street, then walk the Mural Park trail before the midday heat. Spend the afternoon ascending the lower tracks of Mount Roland, followed by a hearty pub dinner at the Sheffield Hotel as the mountain turns amber. Select 1 Day above to see it.
2 days in Sheffield Tasmania Australia
Add a morning drive west to Lake Barrington to watch rowers slice through mirror-still water. Follow the backroads through Railton to sample regional cheeses and honey, stopping at roadside honesty boxes for fresh apples and raspberries. Choose 2 Days to expand the plan.
3 days in Sheffield Tasmania Australia
A third day allows an unhurried excursion to Cradle Mountain for the Dove Lake circuit without the rush of long transit. On the return leg, detour through the limestone caverns of Mole Creek and finish with cider tasting in the rolling valley.
Sheffield Tasmania Australia itineraries by interest
Public Art in Sheffield Tasmania Australia
Inspect over one hundred large-scale murals along Main Street and Mural Park, which host an annual weeklong painting competition each Easter.
Alpine Hiking in Sheffield Tasmania Australia
Tackle the steep day track up Mount Roland from Claude Road or O'Neills Creek for views across the Bass Strait and the Great Western Tiers.
Farm Produce in Sheffield Tasmania Australia
Sample Clover Hill milk, local leatherwood honey, raspberries from nearby berry patches, and farmhouse fudge sold along High Street.
Rowing & Lakes in Sheffield Tasmania Australia
Row or kayak at Lake Barrington, a sheltered international course surrounded by temperate forest ten minutes west of town.
Craft Traditions in Sheffield Tasmania Australia
Browse hand-turned Huon pine bowls, blacksmith ironwork, and woollens made by regional artisans in shops along Sheffield's main strip.
Day Trips in Sheffield Tasmania Australia
Drive fifty kilometres southwest to the Cradle Mountain trailheads, returning before sunset to avoid wildlife on the winding highland roads.
Pioneer History in Sheffield Tasmania Australia
Tour the Kentish Museum to see nineteenth-century agricultural tools, bullock yokes, and early timber-felling records from the valley.
Caving & Karst in Sheffield Tasmania Australia
Head twenty minutes east to Mole Creek Karst National Park to walk through illuminated limestone chambers filled with glow-worms.
Country Pubs in Sheffield Tasmania Australia
Drink Tasmanian pale ales and order battered local flathead or beef schnitzel by the wood heater at the Sheffield Hotel.
Bakery Classics in Sheffield Tasmania Australia
Pick up scalloped potato pies, pepper-beef pastries, and custard tarts from town bakeries before setting off on regional trails.
Fly Fishing in Sheffield Tasmania Australia
Cast for wild brown trout and rainbow trout along the Mersey River shallows or the calm inlets of Lake Cethana.
Garden Walks in Sheffield Tasmania Australia
Wander through the outdoor hedge mazes and landscaped cold-climate arboretums at Promised Land just south of town.