Sheffield, Tasmania
Sheffield
A 'mural town' famous for dozens of outdoor murals depicting the settlement of Cradle Mountain and the story of its park, with Mount Roland rising behind it.
Sheffield lies north of Cradle Mountain on the road to Devonport. In the 1980s, to revive the local economy, the town painted large murals on the external walls of its buildings. The themes are mostly the region's pioneer history and the story of Weindorfer's push to establish Cradle Mountain National Park. There are now dozens of murals, and each year the town hosts an international mural festival and selects new works. The town centre can be explored on foot, with cafés and small shops. It's about an hour's drive from Cradle Mountain and is a common stop on the way in and out of the park.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Mount Roland
- King Solomons Cave
- Marakoopa Cave
- Leven Canyon
- Devils@Cradle
- Ronny Creek (Wombat Viewing)
- Enchanted Walk
- Overland Track