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Beaconsfield
Beaconsfield is in the heart of the north eastern apple growing district, 42km
from Launceston on the West Tamar Highway.
Grubb Shaft Museum Complex is one of the town's major attractions, housing one
of Tasmania's largest collections of memorabilia, mining artefacts and
machinery. Adjacent to the Museum is the site where miners Brant Webb and Todd
Russell were trapped one kilometre underground for 14 days and fellow miner
Larry Knight was killed, in April 2006. Here, from a viewing platform, you can
see the lift where they emerged to freedom.
Beaconsfield is not far from wonderful cool climate wineries, the Narawntapu
National Park, and the maritime heritage of Low Head.
The Holy Trinity Church is also of interest, a beautiful church constructed from
timber in 1907.
Less than 10 kilometres from Beaconsfield is the Holwell Gorge reserve, where
you can find beautiful tall trees, waterfalls and a scenic walking track. |
