It is the largest inland Town in Tasmania . The vibrant shopping centre is always busy with a large supermarket and many speciality stores. There are four pubs/hotels with Keno, all serving meals and some have budget accommodation.

For the people who like to stay in town there are some B&B's and a large motel Mountain View Country Inn with its lovely Restaurant "Settlers Inn". The main street of Deloraine is reminiscent of a small European town with the never ceasing movement of visitors and friendly, helpful locals.

There are several small cafes with outside seating for a relaxing cup of coffee. Snacks can also be bought, whether it is sweet or savoury like the popular locally produced spring rolls from Gourmet Tasmanian Spring Rolls. The area is renown for its gourmet products like the speciality cheeses at Ashgrove Cheese, smoked salmon and Korean ginseng from 41 Degree South, speciality ice-cream at Christmas Hill Raspberry Farm, Chocolate at the House of Anvers at Latrobe. Honey, truffles, speciality fruit wines and organic produce which include milk, yoghurt, soft cheeses and vegetables.

The Elizabeth Town Bakery-Café in Elizabeth Town is a good place to have a cuppa.