Coal Mines Historic Site
Coal Mines Road, C341, Via Premaydena, Saltwater River TAS 7186, Australia
Coal Mines Historic Site is a historic site in Saltwater River, Tasmania, rated 4.5 out of 5 from 608 visitor reviews. It is one of the landmarks catalogued in Saltwater River.
Coal Mines Historic Site at a glance
- Category
- Historic Sites
- State
- Tasmania
- Rating
- 4.5 / 5
- Reviews
- 608
- Saltwater River rank
- #1 of 1
- National rank
- #231 of 489
About Coal Mines Historic Site
Coal Mines Historic Site is one of 1 catalogued landmarks in Saltwater River, Tasmania, sitting within the historic sites category. It is the city's standout entry in the national catalogue.
Visitors rate Coal Mines Historic Site 4.5 out of 5 across 608 reviews — a strong rating that most Australian attractions would envy. Within the historic sites category nationally it ranks #8 by review volume. Ratings on this site come from Google Maps visitor data and are refreshed periodically, so the figure above reflects recent visitor experience rather than a one-off snapshot.
On the national stage, Coal Mines Historic Site ranks #231 of 489 Australian landmarks by review volume — the top 47%, a solid mid-table position nationally. Within Tasmania it sits at #12 of 25, and within the historic sites category it holds #8 of 67 Australia-wide. Its 4.5 rating runs just below the historic sites average of 4.61, right in line with what visitors expect of this type of attraction.
Coal Mines Historic Site is located at Coal Mines Road, C341, Via Premaydena, Saltwater River TAS 7186, Australia. The official website, linked above, is the best source for current opening hours and any entry requirements. Use the directions link for navigation, and the nearby and similar landmark lists below to fill out the rest of your time in Saltwater River. For the wider context, the Saltwater River city page ranks all 1 local landmarks side by side, and the Historic Sites category page compares Coal Mines Historic Site with similar attractions across Australia.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Coal Mines Historic Site worth visiting?
- Coal Mines Historic Site is a historic site in Saltwater River, Tasmania, rated 4.5 out of 5 from 608 visitor reviews. It is one of the landmarks catalogued in Saltwater River.
- Where is Coal Mines Historic Site?
- Coal Mines Historic Site is located at Coal Mines Road, C341, Via Premaydena, Saltwater River TAS 7186, Australia.
- What type of landmark is Coal Mines Historic Site?
- Coal Mines Historic Site is categorised as historic site. You can explore more historic sites across Australia on Landmarks Australia.
- How highly is Coal Mines Historic Site rated?
- Coal Mines Historic Site holds a 4.5 out of 5 rating from 608 visitor reviews — placing it among the highest-rated landmarks in Australia.
- How popular is Coal Mines Historic Site?
- By visitor review volume, Coal Mines Historic Site ranks #231 of 489 landmarks in Australia (top 47%), #12 of 25 in Tasmania, and #1 of 1 in Saltwater River.
- How does Coal Mines Historic Site compare to other historic sites?
- Among 67 historic sites catalogued across Australia, Coal Mines Historic Site ranks #8 by review volume, and its 4.5 rating sits just under the category average of 4.61.
- What landmarks are near Coal Mines Historic Site?
- The closest landmarks to Coal Mines Historic Site are The Port Arthur Historic Site (20.5 km away), Port Arthur Historic Site (20.6 km away), Kangaroo Bluff Historic Site (30.8 km away). All six nearest landmarks are listed in the distance table below.
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Rankings based on visitor ratings and review counts. Last updated October 2026.