Tasmania location profile
Wilmot TAS 7310
Wilmot is a small rural hamlet in north‑west Tasmania known as the Valley of Views, with sweeping vistas toward Mt Roland and the Cradle Mountain region. It offers a quiet farming lifestyle near Lake Barrington and the Wilmot River, appealing to nature lovers and those seeking space and serenity.
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Why families consider Wilmot
Predominantly a farming and lifestyle-block community with an older age profile, families, and trades. Residents value self-sufficiency, outdoor recreation, and strong volunteer-driven community ties.
Amenities & services
- Local general store/cafe (limited supplies)
- Wilmot Memorial Hall and community facilities
- Wilmot Museum
- Supermarkets, banking and broader retail in Sheffield and Devonport
- Medical centres and hospital in Devonport
- Cafes and fuel available in Forth/Sheffield
- Kentish Library, Sheffield
- Devonport Library (paranaple centre), Devonport
- Ulverstone Library, Ulverstone
Transport & connectivity
- No train services
- Limited regional/school bus services (connections via Sheffield/Devonport)
- Wilmot Road (C132)
- Forth Road (B19) and Bass Highway (A2) via Forth/Ulverstone
- Devonport Airport and Spirit of Tasmania ferry (~40–50 minutes by car)
Lifestyle & recreation
- Lake Barrington International Rowing Course (rowing, kayaking)
- Fishing and boating on Lake Barrington and the Wilmot River
- Valley of Views lookouts and scenic drives
- Wilmot Novelty Letterbox Trail
- Bushwalking and day trips toward Cradle Mountain
- Lake Barrington Reserve
- Wilmot River corridor
- Valley of Views Lookout
- Nearby Cradle Mountain–Lake St Clair National Park (regional access)
Education context
No long day care in Wilmot; nearest childcare, kindergarten and OSHC options are in Sheffield, Ulverstone and Devonport, with family day care services covering the area.
- University of Tasmania – Cradle Coast campus, Burnie
- University of Tasmania / Australian Maritime College – Newnham campus, Launceston