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Lake Barrington International Rowing Course is a premier destination for water sports and competitive events, located in north west Tasmania. Designed to international standards, the course gained global recognition when it hosted the 1990 World Rowing Championships. Since then, it has continued to welcome prestigious events, including the annual Tasmanian Independent Schools Head of the River regatta and multiple Australian Rowing Championships since 1984. Set against the stunning backdrop of Lake Barrington, this world-class facility provides a top-tier venue for rowing, kayaking, and other water sports. The lake’s tranquil waters and purpose-built infrastructure create ideal conditions for athletes and spectators alike. Accessible through Kentish Park and Lake Barrington Park, the venue is not only a centre for competition but also a hub for recreational activities, including fishing, camping, and picnicking. Situated near Sheffield and Wilmot, the rowing course is a significant part of Tasmania’s sporting heritage, attracting visitors from around the globe. Whether for elite competition or leisure, the Lake Barrington International Rowing Course stands as a testament to the region's dedication to excellence in water sports.

O'Neill's Creek Nature Trail is an easy 15-minute walk (approximately 700 metres to O'Neill's Road) and leads to the start of the Mt Roland Regional Reserve walking tracks. Spectacular Mt Roland forms the backdrop to the Mt Roland Regional Reserve east of O'Neill's Creek Picnic Reserve. You will find White Gum eucalypts, Blackwood trees, Browntop Stringybarks, Myrtle trees, Sassafras trees, Dogwood trees and fern glades. . O'Neill's Creek is host to the iridescent dragonfly, frogs, yabbies, freshwater crayfish and platypus. There is logging evidence from a bygone era. You may encounter tree stumps with notches cut out of them for holding boards that were used for axemen or sawyers to stand on whilst felling trees. Bullock teams or draught horses were used to skid out the logs. Next to the creek and rodeo ground, this pretty forest reserve has places for vans for short stays (2 nights maximum), BBQ facilities, and shelter with tables and benches. The neighbouring Gowrie Park Wilderness Village has cabins and powered van sites for longer stays. You can access the trail from the C136 at the O'Neill's Creek Picnic Reserve, 16 km (5 minutes’ drive) south-west of Sheffield.

Discover the magical world of Tasmazia and the Village of Lower Crackpot, offering fun and laughter for the whole family, including kids from the ages of 1 – 101! Located on route to Cradle Mountain, near the Lake Barrington Rowing Course, just 15 km south of Sheffield (Town of Murals) or 40 km south of Devonport (the home of the Spirit of Tasmania) in Tasmania's North West. Tasmazia is one of the world’s largest maze complexes with eight mazes to explore, including four mature botanical mazes, planted in viburnum or Chinese honeysuckle. Tasmazia prides itself on being politically incorrect and there are humorous quotes and surprises to be found throughout the complex. You can wander the amazing Village of Lower Crackpot, built to 1/5th scale, with each building having a unique Tasmanian story, or find the embassy of your fore-bares in Embassy Gardens where over 40 countries are represented. The complex also includes The Three Bears Cottage, Cubby Town, lookouts and a field of 10,000 lavender plants (peak flowering in January). There’s a gift shop selling Tasmanian honey and lavender products as well as souvenirs, puzzles, Crackpot products and treats. No visit is complete without a visit to the cafe. Visitors of all ages will enjoy a truly memorable experience while experiencing our nature therapy of fresh air, exercise, and then a good night sleep.