Duco Adit parking
| Nearest Road: | Lottah Rd |
|---|---|
| Nearest Town: | St Helens |
| Locality: | North East |
| Latitude: | S 41° 13′ 1″ |
| Longitude: | E 147° 59′ 25″ |
| Elevation: | 510 m |
| Fee: | No charge |
| Management: | Sustainable Timber Tasmania |
| Road Surface: | Narrow unsealed |
| Car Park: | Side of road |
| Water: | Dry |
| Toilets: | None |
| Toilet Accessibility: | No toilet |
| Shelter: | None |
| Picnic Table: | No table |
| Comment: | 100m east of intersection with old Crystal Hill road - opposite 'Duco Adit' sign on small tree, and beside large tree with yellow blaze on each side. 1 car space. Steps down on north side of road. |
2 walks from Duco Adit parking
Crystal Creek walk from Duco Adit to crossing
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| Goal: | Crystal Creek |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Moderate |
| Type: | Retrace route |
| One-way distance: | 500 m |
| Return distance: | 1,000 m |
| Comment: | From Duco Adit steps on Lottah Rd, walk to Crystal Creek and return. |
References
C. Booth, Tin Dragon Trail Cottages, Tin Dragon Trail Cottages, The Don and Duco Mines
“Mostly dry forest this way, good track.â€
Tags
Duco Adit short walk
| Goal: | Duco Adit |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Moderate |
| Type: | Retrace route |
| One-way distance: | 50 m |
| Return distance: | 100 m |
| Comment: | Down steps, follow track to signs on tree. Right to mine entrance.Large fallen tree across entrance but space to pass underneath. Wet underfoot. |
References
C. Booth, Tin Dragon Trail Cottages, Tin Dragon Trail Cottages, The Don and Duco Mines
“… the Duco Tin Company operated from 1919…â€