Deloraine is a town on the Meander River, in the central north of Tasmania, Australia. It lies 50 km west of Launceston and south of Devonport along the Bass Highway, and has a population of 2,032 (2001 census). It is part of the Municipality of Meander Valley. The region was explored in 1823 by Captain Roland, who was searching for farm land. The land was granted to new settlers, and the town is now a major agricultural centre, with a large number of farms of all types in the area. The town was bypassed by the new Bass Highway in the early 1990s. However the town has not suffered from this, and is a popular rest location for travellers. It also serves as a base to explore areas such as Cradle Mountain, the Great Western Tiers, Mole Creek and the Central Highlands. It is also the educational centre for the region with both primary (Deloraine Primary School) and high schools (Deloraine High School).
