Hobart
Saltwater River
Old Mines, Rare Birds and Butterflies
Saltwater River Road
Saltwater River
Port Arthur, TAS 7186
Nearest Train: One hour and thirty minute drive from central Hobart
Phone: +61 3 6230 8233
Fax: +61 3 6224 0289
To punish the worst convicts, they were sent to these inhospitable coal mines to work in terrible conditions. The old mines are still in evidence and it is interesting to freely walk around the remains. Even though the mine shafts are still intact, they are potentially very dangerous, so do not enter but it is possible to enter some of the well preserved mines without the danger of collapse. The area is also alive with rare birds and butterflies and there is a lovely and popular three-hour return walk to Lagoon Bay.
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