Deloraine: Quamby Bluff

The Meander River defines the setting of Deloraine — flowing through this northern Tasmanian town, it gives the centre and its parkland a clear riverside character. The Great Western Tiers rise to the south, placing Deloraine between productive farming country and the higher Central Highlands. Its historic main street retains a notable collection of 19th-century buildings, reflecting the town’s long role as a service hub for the Meander Valley. Each year, the Tasmanian Craft Fair brings makers and artists to Deloraine for one of the state’s best-known craft events. Discover other points of interest through webcams located across Tasmania.

Among Australia’s regions, Tasmania stands out for its island setting south of Bass Strait and its large tracts of protected wilderness. Rugged mountain country, temperate rainforest and a deeply indented coastline give the state a character distinct from mainland Australia. Cradle Mountain–Lake St Clair National Park forms part of the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area, while Lake St Clair lies among the Central Highlands. On the Tasman Peninsula, Port Arthur preserves one of Australia’s best-known former convict settlements and is included in the UNESCO-listed Australian Convict Sites. Trace Tasmania’s place between Bass Strait and the Southern Ocean by browsing webcams nearby.

Australia’s terrain extends from tropical rainforests in the northeast to arid plains in the interior, producing dramatic climatic contrasts. The Great Dividing Range follows much of the eastern coast, while the Great Barrier Reef lies off Queensland in the Coral Sea and Uluru rises from the central desert. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples maintain living cultures whose connections to Country long predate European settlement. In Sydney, the sail-like Opera House, completed in 1973, stands beside one of the world’s best-known harbours. Discover further points of interest through webcams located across Australia.