Coal Mines Historic Site Tours

Observe a real-life mining site at work at Coal Mines Historic Site. Join a guided tour and learn about the different excavation techniques as well as the equipment used.

You're spoiled for sightseeing choice in Saltwater River. Coal Mines Historic Site is a great place to start here, but there are numerous other worthwhile places to explore. Lime Bay State Reserve, Sommers Beach, and Sloping Main Conservation Area are near the mining operation and and will cap off your day nicely.

Popular places to visit

Salem Bay Conservation Area

Explore the great outdoors at Salem Bay Conservation Area, a lovely green space in Saltwater River. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.

Salem Bay Conservation Area

Lagoon Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Lagoon Beach during your trip to Sloping Main? While you're in the area, wander around the parks.

Lagoon Beach

Sommers Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Sommers Beach during your trip to Murdunna?

Sommers Beach

Chronicle Point Conservation Area

Explore the great outdoors at Chronicle Point Conservation Area, a lovely green space in Murdunna.

Chronicle Point Conservation Area

Dalton's Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Dalton's Beach during your trip to Murdunna?

Dalton's Beach

Roaring Beach Conservation Area

Explore the great outdoors at Roaring Beach Conservation Area, a lovely green space in Nubeena. Discover the area's art scene and spas.

Roaring Beach Conservation Area

Best Lodging Options Near Coal Mines Historic Site

Lufra Beachside Hotel
Lufra Beachside Hotel
3 out of 5
380 Pirates Bay Dr, Eaglehawk Neck, TAS
Lufra Beachside Hotel
NRMA Port Arthur Holiday Park
NRMA Port Arthur Holiday Park
3.5 out of 5
Garden Point Road, Port Arthur, TAS
NRMA Port Arthur Holiday Park
Stewarts Bay Lodge
Stewarts Bay Lodge
3.5 out of 5
6955 Arthur Highway, Port Arthur, TAS
Stewarts Bay Lodge
Port Arthur Motor Inn
Port Arthur Motor Inn
3.5 out of 5
29 Safety Cove Road, Port Arthur, TAS
Port Arthur Motor Inn
Club Wyndham Seven Mile Beach
Club Wyndham Seven Mile Beach
4 out of 5
78 Surf Road, Seven Mile Beach, TAS
Club Wyndham Seven Mile Beach
Iron Creek Bay Estate
Iron Creek Bay Estate
3.5 out of 5
394 Arthur Highway, Sorell, TAS
Iron Creek Bay Estate
Travelodge Hotel Hobart Airport
Travelodge Hotel Hobart Airport
4 out of 5
1 Holyman Avenue, Cambridge, TAS
Travelodge Hotel Hobart Airport
BIG4 Hobart Airport Tourist Park
BIG4 Hobart Airport Tourist Park
4 out of 5
2 Flight Street, Cambridge, TAS
BIG4 Hobart Airport Tourist Park
Doubletree By Hilton Hobart
Doubletree By Hilton Hobart
4 out of 5
179 Macquarie St, Hobart, TAS
Doubletree By Hilton Hobart
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