Piners & Miners
- Jul 11, 2018
- 1 min read
Updated: Jul 22, 2024
Embark on an unforgettable full-day adventure with us, starting from your Strahan accommodation journey to Queenstown for a guided tour of The Paragon Theatre, accompanied by a morning coffee and snack.
The excitement continues as we take a 4x4 expedition to Mt Owen, followed by exploring an ancient Huon Pine forest to discover abandoned pioneer gold mines. Immerse yourself in an underground mining experience at an 1898 copper mine that provided ore to the doomed Nth Mt Lyell companies smelter and the town of Crotty that is now inundated by modern day Lake Burbury.
The expedition leader then takes us to the Nora River, where we embark on a captivatingly beautiful rainforest walk through the world heritage wilderness to the southern shores of Macquarie Harbour. Indulge in local Tasmanian cuisine, explore the remnants of the North Mt Lyell mining port town, and then board an exclusive charter cruise back to Strahan. Arrive at the town wharf just in time for dinner, concluding a day filled with thrilling adventures, character-building experiences, and unforgettable memories.
I really enjoyed reading this piece, especially the section describing how the old piners worked the incredibly tall Huon pines along the riverbanks and relied on the water to transport the logs. That detail gave a vivid sense of how physically tough and skill-based their work was. It’s interesting how the article connects these early practices with the later mining efforts, showing how both industries shaped the region in very different ways. It made me think about how many local histories like this get overlooked unless someone takes the time to document them. I was actually reminded of how I sometimes stumble on similar stories while researching things for New Assignment Help Australia you never know what unexpected details you’l…
on Sunday 9 January we had the pleasure of Anthony’s expert local knowledge and encyclopaedic wisdom on the unique flora and colourful history of the trials and tribulations of the fight to protect the unique Tassie wilderness and the Queenstown area with its mining legacy now a blight on the pristine landscape. Thanks again for your patience and all round great experience. Highly recommende. The Jacobson’s