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Coal Mines Historic Site

Hobart and South, TAS

WalkingEasy

At a Glance

ActivityWalking
DisciplineNature Walk
DifficultyEasy
Distance2.0 km
Duration1-2 hours return
Trail TypeOut And Back
SurfaceBoardwalk
Best SeasonOct-Apr
Wheelchair Accessible

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About the Coal Mines Historic Site

Take a short walk around this picturesque site on the Tasman Peninsula, which once housed up to 600 convicts, labouring in the the inky blackness of underground tunnels.

Coal Mines Historic Site Highlights

HistoricWorld-heritage

Coal Mines Historic Site Facilities & Huts

✓Parking
✓Toilets
✓Camping
✓Shelter
✓Water

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Coal Mines Historic Site Track

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