Coal Mines Interpretation Centre car park
| Nearest Road: | Coal Mine Rd |
|---|---|
| Nearest Town: | Nubeena |
| Locality: | Tasman Peninsula |
| Latitude: | S 42° 59′ 17″ |
| Longitude: | E 147° 42′ 53″ |
| Fee: | No charge |
| Management: | P&WS |
| Road Surface: | Unsealed |
| Car Park: | Good unsealed |
| Water: | Mains tap |
| Toilets: | Type uncertain |
| Shelter: | Shelter |
2 walks from Coal Mines Interpretation Centre car park
Coal Mines 3km circuit walk
Caution
This site is a list of walks, not a walking guide. Before undertaking any walk, consult the references below.
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| Goal: | Air shaft |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Fairly flat |
| Type: | CircuitRetrace |
| One-way distance: | 3,000 m |
| Comment: | First head to Main Shaft, then Air Shaft, back to Main Shaft. Follow circuit track of site with side trip to Plunkett Point quarry. |
References
Parks & Wildlife Service Tasmania, 60 Great Short Walks Tasmania, P&WS, Coal Mines Historic Site
2 hours circuit
“Parts of the penitentiary, underground cells, and mine shaft remain…â€
TasTrails, TasTrails, Page 8, Number 7, Convict Coal Mine Circuit - 2 Feb 2014
2 hours circuit
“… the site is now reduced to a rich framework of ruins.â€
Tags
Coal Mines Historic Circuit Walk
| Goal: | Coal Mines Ruins |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Flat |
| Type: | Circuit |
| One-way distance: | 1,000 m |
| Comment: | Explore the historic site. |
References
Parks & Wildlife Service Tasmania, 60 Great Short Walks Tasmania, P&WS, Number 2, Coal Mines Historic Site
2 hours no defined route
“Ruins that include the penitentiary, underground cells and mine shaftâ€