Creative Paper Tasmania
Experience
Looking for a hands-on, creative experience in Tasmania? Step inside a working paper mill, roll up your sleeves, and make your own handmade paper while discovering the art, creativity, and sustainability behind every sheet. Perfect for families, travellers, and anyone who loves to create, Creative Paper Tasmania is a must-visit on the North West Coast.
Sustainability
Sustainability is at the heart of Creative Paper Tasmania. Handmade paper has always been about recycling fibres, and we continue that tradition by transforming waste materials and by-products into beautiful papers. By giving these materials a second life, we reduce waste while producing papers that are environmentally responsible and creatively inspiring.
Paper
We work with a wide variety of fibres to create papers with different textures, colours, and strengths. Recycled cotton, hemp, linen, and plant fibres form the base for many sheets. More unusual fibres — Apples, Native leaves, Huon Pine shavings, Wombat poo, and even Koala poo — add texture and character. These unexpected materials showcase the versatility of natural fibres and produce papers with fascinating stories behind them.
Every sheet is handmade using traditional techniques, so no two sheets are ever the same. Some are smooth and strong, perfect for artists and printmakers; others are textured and unique, ideal for crafts, stationery, bookbinding, and creative design projects. Creative Paper Tasmania also works with other industries, producing specialty papers and experimenting with new fibres to push the boundaries of traditional papermaking.
Paper Making Tour
Hands-On Papermaking Tour
Step behind the scenes at Creative Paper Tasmania and experience the art of handmade paper like never before. This interactive 30-minute guided tour is more than just a demonstration — it’s a chance to roll up your sleeves and create your very own sheet of paper.
Discover how we transform recycled cotton fibres and natural materials into beautiful, sustainable paper. You’ll learn traditional papermaking techniques, from preparing the pulp to forming sheets using moulds and deckles.
Then it’s your turn. Dip into the vat, lift your sheet, and watch as fibres come together to create something completely unique.
Fun, creative, and suitable for all ages, this hands-on experience is one of the must-do activities on Tasmania’s North West Coast in Wynyard. Every visitor leaves with a deeper appreciation of handmade paper.
Tour
Price Information
Pricing
Adults: $22
Concession: $18
Children (5–17): $11 (must be accompanied by an adult)
Family : $60 (2 Adults & 2 Children)
Additional children: $5 each
Groups (10+): $15 per person
School Groups: $7 per student (1 free teacher per 10 students)
Companion Card: Free
Tour Times
10:30am, 11:30am, 1:30pm & 3:00pm
Sunday to Friday
Booking Information
• Tours are limited to 15 people
• Bookings are essential
• For school and group bookings, please contact us: sales@creativepaper.com.au
Phone: 0364532074 Mobile: 0408 398 187
Prices
Workshops
The Off-Season Paper Making Winter Workshops/ Lets make a Paper Mache Wombat
HANDS-ON PAPERMAKING WITH NATURAL MATERIALS
Hands-on Workshop where you`ll learn the art of making paper from scratch. Find out about creative techniques like embedding flowers, embossing pattens, and incorporating natural additives to bring your sheets to life. Suitable for all ages and abilities, these fun and friendly 3hr workshops are an enjoyable way to learn, experiment, nature your creative side and create something truly unique this winter. All materials supplied.
LET`S MAKE A PAPER MACHE WOMBAT
Become the Papermaker and the Artist.
Join our papermaking tour, make handmade paper and help build our life-size Paper Mache wombat lead by Darren Simpson & Paper Mache Artist Pam Thorne.
Normal Tour times apply.
Our Paper Range
Meet our paper people
Pam and Ruth create beautiful paper sculptures using handcrafted papers, transforming simple fibres into expressive artworks. Their creative work celebrates texture, form and imagination through the delicate strength of handmade paper.
Emma Eastwick,
“Such a great tour, Darren is very knowledgeable and welcoming. Really enjoyed making our own paper too! Would definitely recommend! Kids would love it too."
Danielle Thompson,
"Thoroughly enjoyed the visit and tour. Well worth it. So pleased we found it."
Ethan Butler,
“Really great demonstration. My kids loved talking about it to the family and were keen to go back!”
Located in Wynyard on Tasmania’s scenic North West Coast, Creative Paper Tasmania is perfectly positioned for travellers exploring the region. Whether heading along the coast to Stanley and The Nut, venturing west to the Tarkine wilderness, or making your way inland to Cradle Mountain, the mill is a memorable stop along your journey.
We are conveniently located 40 minutes from the Spirit of Tasmania terminal in Devonport and only five minutes from Burnie/Wynyard Airport, making it easy to add Creative Paper Tasmania to any itinerary.
From the hands-on tour to the fascinating fibres and stunning sculptures, Creative Paper Tasmania combines creativity, sustainability, and traditional techniques in a way that continues to surprise and inspire visitors.
Join us for a guided papermaking tour, roll up your sleeves, and make your own sheet of paper while discovering one of Tasmania’s most unique and creative attractions.