Rathmore Tasmania

In 2027, the Hamilton community will come together for Hamilton200, to explore and share the stories of the town and district across the past 200 years. Hamilton200 will look at the people, places and events that have shaped the community. Planning is now underway, with a community Working Group beginning to shape a program that brings together local history, stories, places, arts and community activities. There is still much to develop, and the community will play an important part in shaping what Hamilton200 becomes. Over the coming months there will be opportunities to share stories, photographs, documents and objects, contribute ideas, open interesting places and spaces, and become involved in the program. More will be shared as Hamilton200 takes shape.

Lake Meadowbank is between Hamilton and Ouse on the Lyell Highway, a one-hour drive north-west of Hobart. This is the most downstream lake in the Derwent River hydro-scheme. Like all Hydro Tasmania lakes, Lake Meadowbank is stocked with trout. Try your luck fly fishing, spinning or trolling for brown trout - the lake’s most abundant fish - or perhaps a big rainbow trout. Water-skiing, canoeing and swimming are popular here and you can pitch your tent by the shore for a few days and truly get away from it all. Boat launching facilities, toilets, picnic and barbecue areas are available on the lake’s eastern banks and there's easy access from most shores. You need a licence to fish for trout in Tasmania’s lakes. A free brochure - Fishing Code for Anglers - is available from licence-selling agents and the Inland Fisheries Service.

Agritourism with Excellence. Open daily for pre booked farm tours, meals and accommodation, Curringa Farm, located at Hamilton, central Tasmania. Personalised day tour attractions offer groups and self-drivers a unique view of a Tasmanian farm. See working farm dogs, sheep shearing and friendly farming practices. Curringa Farm is a one-hour drive from Hobart on the highway to the West Coast, close to Mt Field National Park and Russell Falls. Curringa Farm covers 750 acres / 300 hectares. 3000 sheep, poppies, cabbages and cereals. There is an intensive conservation program on the farm. Visitors can learn about native plants, animals and habitat requirements. The licensed centre and cafe caters for up to 100 people for lunches and teas. Open 360 days a year. Enjoy scotch fillet steak cooked on the wood-fired barbecue, hot new potatoes and salads in season, home-made desserts, cakes and real coffee. Tasmanian wines, lanolin cosmetics and woollen products available for purchase. Bookings essential. Minimum four people for morning or afternoon tea tours, six for lunch tours. Guests relax overnight in one of nine fully self-contained bed and breakfast cabins with beautiful views. Your hosts, Tim and Jane Parsons, are sixth generation, Tasmanian farmers. Join for an unforgettable visit to Curringa Farm's excellent agritourism experience.