ULVERSTONE, GUNNS PLAINS & LEVEN CANYON ATTRACTIONS
Adopt-A-Chair
Look for the large pink chair and discover quality used furniture and antiques, all housed in the Victorian-style Ellis House, circa 1888.
Open Monday to Friday 9.30am to 5pm, Saturday 10am to 5pm and Sunday 1pm to 5pm.
4 Main Street, Ulverstone
Tel: (03) 6425 5616
Alleena Bears (Private Bear Collection)
A private collection and exhibition of original hand-made teddy bears.
Open daily.
1 Top Gawler Road, Gawler.
Tel: (03) 6425 2711
Kaydale Lodge (Gardens)
Two hectares of landscaped gardens with over 30,000 daffodils in bloom during spring, peonies and foxgloves in summer and maples in the autumn.
Open daily 9am until sunset.
250 Loongana Road, Nietta.
Tel: (03) 6429 1293
www.kaydalelodge.com.au
Leven Antiques Centre
Browse through a superb selection of fine antiques and collectables - one of the largest ranges available.
Open daily from 10am to 5pm.
23 King Edward Street, Ulverstone
Tel: (03) 6425 5226
Parks and War Memorials
Beautiful memorial parklands and gardens bordering the river provide picnic and barbecue areas, walking paths and children's play areas.
Leven River frontage, Ulverstone
Pete Jermy Antiquarian Books
Old books from the 16th through to the 19th Century, together with modern publications, can be bought or sold. Paperbacks, old postcards, cigarette cards, comics, magazines, ephemera and other printed materials on offer.
Open Monday to Friday from 10am to 5pm.
48 Victoria Street, Ulverstone
Tel: (03) 6425 6299
Ulverstone History Museum
A display of artifacts, manuscripts, tools and photographs depicting the life of local pioneers.
Open daily 1.30pm - 4.30pm.
50 Main Street, Ulverstone.
Tel: (03) 6425 383
Ulverstone Visitor Centre Gallery (Local Art & Craft)
The gallery wall features local artists work including water colour and oil paintings, photography and digital artwork, quilts, drawings, botanical art and crafts.
Open daily 9am - 5pm (September - May). Open 10am – 4pm Saturday, Sunday and public holidays (June - August). Closed Christmas Day, Easter Good Friday and Anzac Day.
13-15 Alexandra Road, Ulverstone.
Tel: (03) 6425 2839
Woodcraft Gallery & Workshop
The North West Woodcraft Guild welcomes visitors to its gallery which houses quality woodwork displays by local craftsmen. Sales, woodwork demonstrations and private tutoring are also available.
Open 10am – 4pm Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.
109 Reibey Street, Ulverstone.
Tel: (03) 6425 7119
ULVERSTONE, GUNNS PLAINS & LEVEN CANYON ACTIVITIES & EXPERIENCES
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Door to door boutique guided tours of key attractions and destinations on the Central Coast and North West region for individuals and small groups. There is a range of tour options to choose from, whilst you can also 'create your own tour'.
14 Main Street, Ulverstone. Tas. 7315
Tel: (03) 6425 5854
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Discover the Leven River
Enjoy a 7km cruise upstream taking in spectacular scenery, bird life and platypus.
Be treated to a flora and fauna guided tour and then wine and dine on the banks of the beautiful Leven River.
2 hour cruise or 5 hour lunch cruise and 1 hour bay cruise are options available.
Cruises depart from public pontoon, Tasma Parade, Ulverstone
Bookings Tel: (03) 6425 2839
www.discovertheleven.com.au
Gunns Plains Caves
Features some of the largest limestone shawl formations in the Southern Hemisphere, underground stream and glow-worm display. Visitors are escorted along well-lit concrete pathways through a series of caverns and short passages.
Daily guided tours (40 minutes) depart at 10am, 11am, 12noon, 1.30pm, 2.30pm and 3.30pm.
Caves Road, Gunns Plains. Tas. 7315
Tel: (03) 6429 1388
Mountain Valley Wildlife Experiences
Experience Tasmania's unique wildlife in a 'Private Nature Reserve'. Participate in a forest walk, cave tour or at dusk join a platypus tour and watch them foraging for food. After dark watch the feeding antics of wildlife while your guides shares his knowledge with you
1519 Loongana Rd, Loongana. Tas. 7315
Tel: (03) 6429 1394
www.mountainvalley.com.au
Target Golf
Wilmot Road, Forth - Driving range located 2km from Forth.
Practice your golf and win prizes for hitting targets.
Open public holidays and weekends from 10am, other times by appointment.
Mob: 0408 695 330
www.targetgolf.com.au
Ulverstone Pedal Buggies Hire
Hire single person buggies or family buggies with baby seats.
Open every weekend (weather permitting), school holidays and most public holidays from 10am to 4.30pm or by appointment.
The Beach Hut Milk Bar, 2 Beach Road, Ulverstone.
Tel: (03) 6425 9387
Ulverstone Miniature Railway
Miniature railway which features three separate gauges - 3 1/2”, 5” and 7 1/4” and three separate track layouts. Rides available 10.30am - 4pm.
Open every 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month. Open weekdays for groups by arrangement.
Maskells Road, Ulverstone.
Tel: (03) 6425 3675
ULVERSTONE, GUNNS PLAINS & LEVEN CANYON WILDLIFE & NATURE
Leven Canyon
Come to the edge of a dramatic canyon with a river twisting and roaring 275m below - and hear nature's wild call. It's rare in the world to find a powerful place like Leven Canyon that's so easy to access. Enjoy the excitement of the canyon, only 45 minutes away from tranquil beaches and coastal parklands. The reserve, almost 2,500 ha, is a refuge of Tasmanian plants, animals and birds. Experience them on a range of fascinating walks, most of them easy. Relax in bushland surrounds while having a picnic or barbecue. There's much to explore, so allow at least two hours on-site.
Loongana Road, Loongana
Wings Wildlife Park
Wildlife and reptile exhibits, including Tasmanian Devils.
Open daily 10am - 4pm daily or by appointment. Closed Christmas Day.
137 Winduss Road, Gunns Plains.
Tel: (03) 6429 1151
www.wingswildlife.com.au
ULVERSTONE, GUNNS PLAINS & LEVEN CANYON FOOD & WINE
Leven Valley Vineyard & Gallery (Cellar Door)
Taste award winning pinot noir and chardonnay wines accompanied by a cheese platter at this boutique vineyard. A gallery also displays a selection of quality woodcraft, pottery and prints by local artists. Cellar door tastings and sales available.
Open daily 10am - 5pm. Closed Tuesdays.
321 Raymond Road, Gunns Plains.
Tel: (03) 6429 1186
www.levenvalleyvineyard.com.au
Motton Terraces (Cellar Door)
Boutique vineyard growing Riesling and Chardonnay. Cellar door tastings and sales available.
Open daily 10am – 5pm or by appointment.
119 Purtons Road, North Motton.
Tel: (03) 6425 2317
www.cradlecoastwines.info
Perfecta Produce (Cherry Farm & Café)
Extensive range of all-natural cherry products and café. The café lunch menu ranges from Thai beef salad to cherry based treats such as pancakes. Fresh cherries in 1kg bags available at tasting centre. Open daily 9am - 4.30pm December until early February.
45 Kimberleys, Ulverstone.
Tel: (03) 6425 6999
www.perfecta.com.au
Turners Beach Berry Patch (Berry Farm & Café)
Pick-your-own and pre-picked strawberries and raspberries, ice-creams, preserves and café specializing in berry-based treats such as cakes and biscuits.
Open 10am – 5pm Wednesday – Sunday (November – April/May). Closed public holidays.
Blackburn Drive (off Bass Highway), Turners Beach.
Tel: (03) 6428 3967
www.theberrypatch.com.au
ULVERSTONE MARKET
Ulverstone Heartbeat Car Boot Sale
Held the 2nd Saturday of every month in the Quadrant Car Park, Ulverstone from 7am to 1pm.
If the weather is unsuitable, the car boot sale does not happen.
Cost is $5 per car boot.
All profits raised go to Heartbeat Tasmania Inc., Ulverstone Branch.
For further information contact Graeme Quaile
Tel: (03) 6425 1247
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