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West Coast

Tasmania

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West Coast

West Coast
A network of mining towns, tales of convicts, rugged empty coastlines, and dense rainforests embody the west coast. See everything from old growth rainforest, waterfalls, mirrored alpine lakes and highlands mountain ranges. But it’s not just about exploring the wilderness, it’s about uncovering the personal stories of pioneers, convicts, miners and piners. Witness nature at its most pristine and meet down to earth people that lead a frontier lifestyle in a rugged, unspoilt land.

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