Tasmania location profile
Mole Creek TAS 7304
Mole Creek is a quiet rural township in Tasmania’s Meander Valley, known for its limestone caves, lush farmland, and close-knit community. It appeals to nature lovers and those seeking a peaceful country lifestyle with access to major natural attractions.
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Why families consider Mole Creek
Predominantly farming families, tree-changers, and retirees in a relaxed, community-oriented setting. Lifestyle revolves around outdoors, wildlife, and agritourism, with a slower pace and strong local ties.
Amenities & services
- General store and post office
- Mole Creek Hotel (pub/bistro)
- Cafes and takeaway (including nearby Chudleigh)
- Fuel station
- Supermarkets and services in Deloraine (25km east)
- Deloraine District Hospital and GP clinics (nearby)
- Deloraine Library (Libraries Tasmania), Deloraine
- Sheffield Library, Sheffield
- Launceston Library (Libraries Tasmania), Launceston
Transport & connectivity
- No passenger rail
- Limited regional coach connections via Deloraine
- Mole Creek Road (B12)
- Bass Highway (A1) access via Deloraine
- Caveside Road and Liena Road (local routes)
Lifestyle & recreation
- Marakoopa Cave guided tours
- King Solomons Cave guided tours
- Trowunna Wildlife Sanctuary
- Alum Cliffs (Tulampanga) walking track and lookout
- Westmorland Falls walking track
- Mole Creek Recreation Ground
- Mole Creek Karst National Park
- Alum Cliffs (Tulampanga) State Reserve
- Westmorland Falls Reserve
- Gog Range forest areas
- Trowunna Wildlife Sanctuary grounds
Education context
Very limited in-town options; long day care and family day care available in Deloraine and Sheffield, with broader choices in Launceston and Devonport.
- University of Tasmania – Newnham campus, Launceston
- University of Tasmania – Inveresk precinct, Launceston
- University of Tasmania – Cradle Coast campus, Burnie