The Coal Mines Historic Site, near Saltwater River on the Tasman Peninsula is a collection of ruins at the site of Tasmania's first mine just 25 minutes from Port Arthur.

With plenty of information and interpretive boards, the Coal Mine Historic Site offers a fascinating look at Tasmania's first mine and the first use of convict labour in an industrial setting.

From the carpark the main settlement and Plunkett Point are accessible. For those with mobility issues, the Inclinde Plane and the road leading to the Main Shaft are not advised.

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