Mine Heritage Circuit
2.9 km circuit 
45 min to 1 h 15 min
Mine Heritage Circuit
2.9 km
Circuit
45 min to 1 h 15 min
Starting from across the Greenbushes Discovery Centre, Mine Heritage Circuit embarks on a captivating journey around the periphery of the town. Delving into the rich history of tin mining dating back to 1886, the track unveils remnants such as an old mining tunnel and hand-dug shafts and trenches. Passing by the local courthouse and goal, the path offers glimpses of mine shafts utilized during the 1900s to the 1940s. Miners employed diverse winch mechanisms and buckets to extract ore from depths reaching up to 10 meters beneath the surface cap rock. Marked by a distinctive triangular badge adorned with a miner's safety hard hat and crossed pick and shovel, the trail serves as a poignant tribute to the town's mining legacy. Situated 250km south of Perth, Greenbushes serves as the northern gateway to the Warren Blackwood region, boasting a mining heritage that continues to thrive with the production of tantalite concentrates, lithium minerals, tin metal, and kaolin. Named after the vibrant green bushes that contrast with the surrounding grey eucalyptus trees, Greenbushes exudes natural beauty and pioneering spirit, with numerous historical landmarks dotting its forested landscape. Perched on the edge of the Darling Scarp at an elevation of 342.8 meters above sea level, Greenbushes offers panoramic views of the surrounding hills from various vantage points within the town. From the mine lookout, visitors can marvel at the Talison Minerals Cornwall Pit, adding another layer to the fascinating mining heritage of the area. Let us begin by acknowledging the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we travel today, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.
Highlights
Heritage
Pets
Environment
Natural
Rural
Transport options
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