Lilydale Library

Lilydale (including Lalla)
Distinctly English town with gardens and cool climate bushwalks
Located 25 km north east of Launceston, Lilydale, nestling under the northern slopes of Mount Arthur (1187 m), is an attractive town noted for the distinctive 'Englishness' of its gardens which mix with the appeal of the diverse range of interesting bushwalks in the district.

Although only a short distance from Launceston (and only a few kilometres from the East Tamar Highway), the Lilydale district was not settled by Europeans until the 1850s when timber cutters began clearing the area. The township, originally known as Germantown but changed to Lilydale during World War I, appeared in the late 1870s when a track was out through the bush to the goldfields on the slopes of Mount Arthur.

The town itself grew slowly to meet the service needs of the surrounding orchards and farms. This development resulted in extensive clearing of the land.

The appeal of Lilydale (which is promoted as Tasmania's Country Garden) lies around, rather than in, the town.

Things to see:  

Hollybank Forest Reserve
The Let's Talk About Lilydale District pamphlet lists eight interesting activities in the area. The most interesting include the Hollybank Forest Reserve (a 140 ha forest reserve which was first settled by timber cutters and mill workers in 1854) is now an arboretum with walking tracks, picnic facilities and an interesting Information Centre. It is reached from a turnoff near Underwood.

Mount Arthur
Mount Arthur offers energetic bushwalkers a three hour (round trip) walk to its summit which is rewarded by far-reaching and dramatic views.

View across the valley from Lilydale Falls

Lilydale Falls
Lilydale Falls (3 km out of town on the Scottsdale Road) are an opportunity to explore temperate rainforest, have a picnic, go bushwalking, inspect the two small falls, and marvel at two oak trees which were planted on 12 May 1937 from acorns collected near Windsor Castle on England. The oaks commemorate the coronation of King George IV.

Other Attractions
Other attractions in the district include the Brown Mountain Nursery and Gardens at Underwood, the Bridestowe Lavender Farm at Nabowla, the Strawberry Farm at Hillwood and the Woolshed at Lalla.

	Hotels
	Lilydale Tavern Main Rd Lilydale TAS 7268 Telephone: (03) 6395 1230
	Bed & Breakfast/Guesthouses
	Plovers Ridge Country Retreat 132 Lalla Rd Lilydale TAS 7268 Telephone: (03) 6395 1102 or 018 145 607 Rating: ****
	Farm & Eco Holidays
	Plovers Ridge Country Retreat Lalla Rd Lilydale TAS 7268 Telephone: (03) 6395 1102 Rating: ****
	Restaurants
	Lilydale Pizza House Main Rd Lilydale TAS 7268 Telephone: (03) 6395 1301
	Plovers Ridge Country Retreat Lalla Rd Lilydale TAS 7268 Telephone: (03) 6395 1102