Where:
Sheffield
Tasmania, Australia
Last Visited:
Last visited in October 2006
Why Go:
- The murals painted on the buildings around town, depicting the history of the area, are something a little different and worth a short visit.
Highlights:
- Wandering aimlessly around town and discovering some of the lesser known murals and enjoying the backdrop of Mt Roland
- Mural Walk: a self-guided walking tour of the town's best murals, brochure available from the tourist office
- Museums: there is an Antique Dolls Museum and Pioneer Historic Museum
- Galleries
- Collectibles and Secondhand outlets
Eating & Drinking:
Other things you should know about:
- Following the success of the Canadian town of Chemainius, Tasmania's Sheffield followed suit and had paintings of murals places around town. The first mural was finished in 1986, and there are now at least 50 around the area.
- Nearby is Mt Roland, 1234m above sea level.
- After you have seen the murals and enjoyed the ambience, the town does no offer much more for the tourist. Plan an afternoon to see the place.
- Visitor Information: 5 Pioneer Cres
More information:
- see the photo gallery from Sheffield
- Sheffield is not far from Devonport and Cradle Mountain
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