"STORY OF THE SHEFFIELD MURALS" AUDIO TOUR (1-1 and1/2 hour self-guided walking tour)
Kentish Council is very pleased to announce the arrival of the "Story of the Sheffield Murals" audio tour. The story begins with why the first mural was commissioned and how a rural town in economic decline was transformed into a thriving outdoor art gallery! Local characters share their vision, tell their stories and fill us in on the history of Sheffield. Interviews with the artists, local identities and the instigators of the mural development are captured on the audio tour. Share the strong and passionate sense of a pioneering rural community working together to save their town. Be entertained as you walk and take home a meaningful personal experience of the Kentish region.
The audio tours are excellent and entertaining - 'not to be missed' - as recorded in our visitor's book at the visitors centre! Cost for a tour is $9 per adult.
Lonely Planet gave the mural audio tour a rave review, "It's the perfect way to see the murals, and the interpretation is first class" (Lonely Planet, 2008).
The audio tours may be purchased at the Kentish Visitor Information Centre at 5 Pioneer Crescent, Sheffield, Tasmania between 9am - 4pm daily. For more information please phone 03 6491 1036.
CRADLE TRIPLE PASS
The audio tour is also available on the new "Cradle Triple Pass" - a pass that gives you discounted entry into The Wilderness Gallery, Devils at Cradle and the "Story of the Sheffield Murals" audio tour. So you can see more for less!
The Wilderness Gallery, a unique purpose-built showcase for environmental photography, is located at Cradle Mountain, adjacent to Pure Tasmania's Cradle Mountain Chateau. The Wilderness Gallery takes you on a remarkable journey to wilderness destinations through the eyes of some of Tasmania's and the world's finest photographers. Beautiful and dramatic images from photographers based in Australia and around the world will excite your imagination, lift your spirits and expand your horizons.
Devils@Cradle interpretation and viewing centre is an exciting and innovative wildlife experience exploring the mysterious world of the Tasmanian Devil. Keepers tours operate daily on the hour between 10am and 3pm. The triple pass is valid for day tours only. Enquire about upgrades for the NIGHT FEEDING tours.
"Story of the Sheffield Murals" audio tour tells the story of how a Tasmanian town facing rural decline was transformed into a thriving outdoor gallery! Listen to local characters and artists share their visions and tell their stories. The audio tour brings the murals to life! The mural audio tour can be purchased from the Kentish Visitor Information Centre from 9am - 4pm.
Cradle Triple Passes can be purchased at the Kentish Visitor Information Centre, Devils@Cradle Tasmanian Devil Sanctuary, The Wilderness Gallery and Cradle Mountain Café.
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