Rosebery Tas 7470 (Pop 1 200)
Pic: by Scott Davis
Rosebery is a prosperous gold and zinc mining town located on Tasmania’s west coast 303 km n-w of Hobart. Gold was discovered in 1890s under harsh conditions, followed by zinc, lead and copper. In 1920s, a large zinc mining company bought all the mines in the district and developed the township for their workers. Today Pasminco Zinc Mine is the cornerstown of the town’s successful economy. Rosebery Folk Festival (Mar).
Accommodation:
Rosebery has a couple of hotels, holiday apartments/cottages and a caravan park.
Visitor Information Centre: Hay’s Bus Services, 10/12 Esplanade. Tel (03) 6473 1247.
Airports: Strahan Airport (SRN), Macquarie Heads Rd. Tel (03) 6471 4700. (71 km south); Hobart International Airport (HBA), Strachan St (off Tasman Hwy), Cambridge. Tel (03) 6216 1600. (302 km s-e).
Hospital: Rosebery Community Hospital, Hospital Rd. Tel (03) 6473 5700.

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