Overview
Rosebery is the surviving mining community of Tasmania's West Coast council area, maintaining continuous operation while neighboring towns like Zeehan and Queenstown have experienced closures and quiet periods. The town serves as a practical base for exploring nearby natural attractions including Tasmania's highest waterfall and rainforest walks, with a small local character that reflects its mining heritage.
Day Trips · Festivals · Nature · Trekking
Before you go
Accommodation
Rosebery Cabin and Tourist Park offers backpacker rooms and campsites with kitchen facilities. The Top Pub has basic hotel rooms.
Activities
Montezuma Falls requires 3 hours for the 11.5km return walk. Stitt Falls is a shorter 30-minute rainforest walk from Stitt Park.
Transport
Mount Black road to the north can develop unexpected black ice. Roads from Zeehan in the south also require caution in bad weather. A vehicle is advisable for accessing trailheads.
