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Deloraine
Stay one night in Deloraine as a base for Mole Creek caves and Cradle Mountain, or skip it if you are driving straight through on the Bass Highway.
Deloraine is a small Meander Valley town on the Bass Highway between Launceston and Devonport, and the turn-off for the B12 to Mole Creek and the A5 to the Highland Lakes. There is little to see in town itself, but the location makes it a practical overnight stop for Cradle Mountain, Mole Creek Karst and the Great Western Tiers. Most travellers spend one night here, or use it as a lunch and fuel stop.
More ways in
Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- AUD
- Best months
- Nov–Apr
- avoid Jun–Aug (cold, wet, snow on high roads)
- Airports
- LST · DPO
- Nights
- 1
Rules in force · 7
- Oceania ↗Oceania's island states guard their farms and reefs at the border: tick 'yes' on the arrival card for any food, plant, animal product, soil or used outdoor gear, and let the officer decide.
- Oceania ↗Across the tropical South Pacific, cyclones are possible from November to April: choose insurance that covers weather delays and keep one spare night before a long-haul departure.
- Australia and New Zealand ↗Both countries drive on the left, with long distances between fuel stops in the outback and on New Zealand's back roads; fatigue causes more visitor crashes than speed.
- Australia ↗Almost every visitor needs a visa or an electronic authorisation (ETA or eVisitor, depending on passport) before boarding: apply only through the official Department of Home Affairs site or the official AustralianETA app, and check the rules for your passport.
- Australia ↗Declare all food, plant material, seeds, wood and animal products on your arrival declaration; undeclared items can bring on-the-spot fines or visa cancellation. When unsure, declare it.
- Australia ↗Drive on the left. An overseas licence in English (or with an official translation or International Driving Permit) is accepted for visitors; check the state rules and your rental contract.
- Australia ↗Swim between the red and yellow flags on patrolled beaches; rip currents cause most beach drownings.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Deloraine000 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Deloraine, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Australian dollar (AUD, A$).Australia-wide
- SIM or eSIMTelstra has the widest outback coverage; Optus and Vodafone (TPG) are cheaper and fine in cities and along highways.Australia-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe in cities and towns; in remote places use signed drinking taps.Australia-wide
- TippingRestaurants: Not expected; 10% for very good service in a nice restaurant if you wish.Australia-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets I. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): fits. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Australia-wide
- SafetyDeloraine is a small, low-crime country town and safe for tourists.
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- RestroomsFree public toilets in parks, beaches, shopping centres and petrol stations (servos); the National Public Toilet Map app lists them.Australia-wide
- Emergency numbers000 police, fire, ambulance · 112 From mobiles · 131 444 Road conditions (Tasmania)
- Sundays & holidaysChristmas Day, Good Friday and Anzac Day morning close most shops; many cafés close by 15:00; country towns close early on Saturday and all Sunday.Christmas Day, Good Friday and Anzac Day morning close most shops; many cafés close by 3:00 PM; country towns close early on Saturday and all Sunday.Australia-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportLST Launceston Airport (About 50 km (31 mi) east via the Bass Highway; the closest airport.).LST Launceston Airport (About 31 mi (50 km) east via the Bass Highway; the closest airport.).
- Getting aroundA car is effectively required: the town is small and walkable, but Cradle Mountain, Mole Creek and the raspberry farm are all a drive away.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeA$4–6 (≈ US$3–4)
- Street or quick mealCafé breakfast or lunchA$15–28 (≈ US$10–19)
- SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data SIM, about a weekA$20–40 (≈ US$14–30)
- Budget bedHostel or pub room, a night, per personA$45 (≈ US$30)
- Mid-range bedMotel or hotel double room, a night, per roomA$180 (≈ US$120)
- High-end bedMotel or hotel double room, a night, per roomA$320 (≈ US$250)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget A$90 (≈ US$60) · Mid A$160 (≈ US$110) · High A$280 (≈ US$190)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- LST Launceston Airport (About 50 km (31 mi) east via the Bass Highway; the closest airport.) · DPO Devonport Airport (About 50 km (31 mi) west; serves the Spirit of Tasmania ferry terminal.)LST Launceston Airport (About 31 mi (50 km) east via the Bass Highway; the closest airport.) · DPO Devonport Airport (About 31 mi (50 km) west; serves the Spirit of Tasmania ferry terminal.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Feb
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Mar
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Apr
Best
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
May
not flagged
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Jun
Avoid
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Jul
Avoid
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Aug
Avoid
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Sep
not flagged
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Oct
not flagged
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Nov
Best
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Dec
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Best: Nov–Apr. Avoid: Jun–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jan (23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)), coolest Jul (1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C) low), wettest Jul (15 rain days), driest Feb (7). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Deloraine: next 7 days
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Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
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Feb
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
7 rd
Mar
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
9 rd
Apr
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
11 rd
May
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
13 rd
Jun
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
14 rd
Jul
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
15 rd
Aug
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
15 rd
Sep
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
13 rd
Oct
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
12 rd
Nov
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
10 rd
Dec
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
9 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
A car is effectively required: the town is small and walkable, but Cradle Mountain, Mole Creek and the raspberry farm are all a drive away. The Bass Highway is a two-lane freeway from Launceston; the Devonport side is not a freeway but still allows 110 km/h. Fuel up in Deloraine before heading south on the B12 or A5.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Mole Creek Karst National Park
goDoor to door: About 45 min
Drive the B12 south, about 30 min
Marakoopa and King Solomons caves are guided-tour only: book ahead.
Cradle Mountain
overnightDoor to door: About 1.5–2 h
Drive the B12 to the A5, then Cradle Mountain Road
Too far for a comfortable return day; sleep near the park.
Christmas Hills Raspberry Farm
goDoor to door: About 15 min
Drive west on the Bass Highway, about 10 min
Café and shop; a good breakfast stop on the way to Devonport.
Launceston
goDoor to door: About 50 min
Bass Highway east, about 45 min
Cataract Gorge and the Tamar Valley are an easy half-day.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Emu Bay Road (town centre)
Walkable to the visitor centre, deli and hotel; best for one night without a car shuffle.
B12 / Mole Creek Road edge
Motels and farm stays on the highway approach; convenient if you are heading to Mole Creek early.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- A$90–140 (≈ US$60–95) excl. bed
- Mid
- A$150–230 (≈ US$100–160) excl. bed
- High
- A$250 (≈ US$170)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Motel or hotel double room1 × 1 night × A$180 | A$180 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × A$160 | A$320 |
| Hire car, one day1 × A$90 · check | A$90 |
| Fuel, about 150 km1 × A$25 · check | A$25 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × A$25 | A$50 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | A$67 |
| Trip total≈ A$366 per person per day, bed included | A$732≈ US$500 |
2026 estimate in Australian dollars; flights and hire car excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | A$4–6 (≈ US$3–4) |
| Café breakfast or lunch | A$15–28 (≈ US$10–19) |
| Pub counter meal | A$22–35 (≈ US$15–25) |
| Mole Creek cave tourcheck | A$20–30 (≈ US$14–20) |
| Fuel, per litrecheck | A$1.80–2.10 (≈ US$2) |
| eSIM or data SIM, about a week | A$20–40 (≈ US$14–30) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Highland Lakes Road (A5) and Mole Creek Road (B12) can close or ice over in winter: check road conditions before you commit.
- Wildlife on the road at dawn and dusk: slow down and watch for wombats and wallabies.
- Many cafés and the visitor centre close by late afternoon; plan dinner before 8pm.
- Mobile coverage is patchy once you leave the highway towards Cradle Mountain.
Emergency numbers
- Police, fire, ambulance
- 000
- From mobiles
- 112
- Road conditions (Tasmania)
- 131 444
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Emergency
- Police, fire, ambulance000
- From mobiles112
- Road conditions (Tasmania)131 444
Embassy
No embassies in Deloraine; consulates and embassies are in Hobart and Canberra, and the nearest consular help is in Launceston or Hobart (check).
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Launceston Airport → Deloraine, taxi: about A$130–170 (≈ US$90–120), about 50 min (check)
- Deloraine → Mole Creek, drive: about 30 min, 30 km (19 mi) (check)about 30 min, 19 mi (30 km) (check)
- Deloraine → Cradle Mountain, drive: about 1.5–2 h, 100 km (62 mi) (check)about 1.5–2 h, 62 mi (100 km) (check)
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- Where is the petrol station? — Where is the petrol station?
- Can I pay by card? — Can I pay by card?
- Is the road open? — Is the road open?
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Deloraine. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Nov–Apr · avoid Jun–Aug (cold, wet, snow on high roads) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport-to-bed contract for LST and DPO: last hire-car desk times, taxi fallback, overnight rung.
- Walking cluster around Emu Bay Road with the visitor centre, deli and hotel as anchors.
- Place pages with verified opening hours (visitor centre, raspberry farm, 41 South) and cave tour cutoffs.
- Winter road-closure fixtures for the A5 and B12 so gates A–D can go green.
Sources
- officialGreat Western Tiers Visitor Centre
- officialChristmas Hills Raspberry Farm Cafe
- officialDeloraine Deli
- official41° South Tasmania
- officialDeloraine Hotel
- secondaryWikivoyage: Deloraine, revision 5278594 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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