Peace in the Valley

Redwater Creek Steam and Heritage Society operates steam train rides at the Sheffield Steam and Heritage Centre in Sheffield. Every month on the first full weekend. Experience rail travel from yesteryear from the original restored Sheffield railway station. A restored Krauss steam loco pulling rebuilt heritage carriages runs every half hour from 1100 until 1600 on Saturday and Sunday. While there you can also take a look at our vintage machinery, there is usually someone to take you through the shed and answer questions. On the weekends we're open, and the Model Railway is open too - take the kids to watch the little trains go around the lovely layout the model club members have created. Redwater Creek Railway's Coffee Shop has a Tasmanian Barrel wood heater keeping everyone nice and cosy in the winter. You can order a hot chocolate or freshly brewed coffee, take it on the train with you, or sit for a while in our cafe to drink it and have a chat. Private events such as weddings, birthdays and group visits can be accommodated by arrangement.

Mount Roland stands at 1233 metres above sea level and provides a stunning backdrop to the Kentish Municipality. The walk takes in the plains and plateau leading to the summit of the peak and there are two tracks to the summit. The first - not recommended - the Mt Roland via Kings Road (Face Track), starts from Kings Road, Claude Road Village off the C136 and turns into a steep mountain climb. This track is not recommended as it is potentially dangerous, steep and awkward. Walking time takes from three to five hours return. The second - and preferred - walking track starts at Gowrie Park Village on O'Neill's Road off the C136 Walking time takes from four to six hours return. This is the easiest track to walk to the summit as it has a moderate incline. The trig point at the top of the summit provides spectacular 360 degree views to Bass Strait, Cradle Mountain and Barn Bluff.

Sheffield Art Gallery is the primary gallery operated by Working Art Space Sheffield (WASS) The gallery is located inside the Sheffield Arts Centre building at 6 Pioneer Crescent in the famous northwest Tasmanian town of Sheffield. Sheffield is known as the Town of Murals and is also often referred to as "Tasmania's Outdoor Art Gallery". It is understandably both a magnet and a hub for local artists. The gallery is situated close to the Sheffield Visitor Information Centre at 5 Pioneer Crescent. In this gallery, you will find a wide variety of arts and crafts created by local artists. These works include paintings, photography, jewellery, textiles, sculptures and a variety of other hand-crafted works of art. Entry is free and the items on display are available for purchase. Pick up a Mosaic Pathway brochure from the Information centre or the Pioneer Gallery and stroll along the pathway which crosses historic King George V Park to the Working Art Space workshop operated by Working Art Space Sheffield. The mosaic pathway begins behind the main car park in town and winds its way through the park to the Working Art Space.