Tag: mining
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Heritage Walking Track Minmi
Heritage Walking Track Originally a coal mining area dating from the 1840s, little remains to remind you of its past. Following its closure in the 1980s, rehabilitation and dedicated work by the Minmi Heritage Landcare Group have removed many of the scars. Plantings of native trees, the eradication of invasive plants and the installation of Read more
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Derby Tin Mining Tunnel Tasmania
Derby Tin Mining Tunnel Originally a tin mining district, Derby is now a haven for mountain bike riders, with an established series of bike trails in the district. A remnant of the mining history has been incorporated into the bike and walking trails, making an excellent addition to the usual Australian bush you usually go Read more
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Burwood Beach Mining Heritage
Burwood Beach Mining Heritage Located south of Merewether Ocean Baths, Burwood Beach is not only a great surfing beach, but has relics from the areas mining heritage. There are several ways to get to the beach, each with its own benefits. The Yuelarbah Track, which winds down a Flaggy Creek, is a great hike in Read more