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Trail of the Tin Dragon

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Spanning the rugged North-East from Launceston to St Helens, the Trail of the Tin Dragon winds its way through stunning scenery and historic townships, each with its own story to tell. This scenic drive covers the tin mining towns of Tasmania, St Helens, Branxholm, the Blue Tier, Weldborough, Moorina, Derby, Scottsdale and Launceston.

Discover why Napoleon is in Derby. Find out how miners hosed away mountains. Learn about the metal that can defy gravity. Follow the European and Chinese miners who sought their fortune and risked all for this most remarkable metal. Feel the power and fury of nature in this epic story of the Tin Rush.

The Chinese heritage mining walk is in Branxholm. The circuit walk takes 30 minutes. An interpretation centre for the walk has recently opened and is full of interesting information. There is no entry fee for this attraction.

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Mining Walk
© Tin Dragon Trail Cottages
Chinese Heritage
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Brisies race walk
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St Helens
© Scott Davis
Interpretation Centre for the walk
© Tin Dragon Trail Cottages

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Further Information: The Tin Centre at Derby tells this story about tin and why it was of such vital importance, not only to the region, but to the world. Open seven days a week with on site cafe and gift shop. Entry fee applies to the Life, the Universe and Tin experience. After visiting The Tin Centre you can enjoy all the historic township of Derby offers cafes, local arts, crafts and river walks.