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Chilling Balfour Mining Town Tour
Highlights
- Explore the haunting remnants of Balfour, uncovering tales of fortune and tragedy in this once-thriving mining town.
- Savour morning tea and a light lunch amid the rugged beauty of the north west coast, enhancing your adventure experience.
- Journey through a barren landscape with an experienced guide, revealing the mysteries and legends of the area.
- Enjoy family-friendly facilities, including carpark access and public toilets, ensuring a comfortable day out for everyone.
4WD tour of a haunted and mysterious place; the mining town of Balfour. See sites of local fame, fortune, legend, and true tragedy.
A spine-tingling journey of a barren place that was once the thriving town of Balfour, a prosperous region of the north west coast.
Tour includes:
Full day tour with an experienced guide, morning tea, and a light lunch with drinks.
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- On demand
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Tall Timbers Adventure Tours
Tall Timbers Adventure Tours offers a unique attraction for visitors to Tasmania’s North West.
Experience Australia’s largest cool-climate rainforest, the Tarkine wilderness, led by the region’s most experienced guide in a four-wheel drive.
Tall Timbers Adventure Tours offers a select range of tours including premium, low-cost, and themed options. Travel along the Tarkine Drive and experience the peace and serenity of Julius River, the lush rainforest of Lake Chisholm, and the rugged beauty of the Edge of the World where the Southern Ocean collides with the coast.
See native animals, rare birds, towering trees, and beautiful flora. All tours include morning tea, lunch, tea/coffee, pick-up, and drop-off from Tall Timbers Hotel. Premium tours offer a gourmet lunch featuring Tasmanian produce, beer, and wine.
All tours are subject to minimum passenger numbers and alternative departure points can be arranged. Located at Tall Timbers Hotel in Smithton, one-hour drive west of Burnie (86 km) and 15-minute drive south-west of Stanley (12 km).
Please Note: Tours are closed from mid-July to the end of August each year.
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