Rosebery, Tasmania

Overview

Rosebery is a small zinc and gold mining town in Tasmania’s West. The zinc mine dominates the small townscape, yet the surrounding rainforest and hills give Rosebery an unexpected visual appeal. Rosebery’s Hercules mine has produced more wealth than any other mine on the West Coast yielding copper, gold, lead, zinc and silver with an estimated value of $8 billion.

Nearby is Montezuma Falls, Tasmania’s highest waterfall (113 metres). The start of the track to the falls is just a 10-min drive from town. The easy, 3-hr return walk follows an old tram route or alternatively, you can travel in comfort on a four-wheel-drive tour. Also of interest is the Hercules to Rosebery Aerial Ore Bucket Ropeway.

Roseberry is a 4-hr drive (314 km) from Hobart and a 2 hr 50-min drive (201 km) from Launceston.

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Rosebery, Tasmania

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