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Derby Tunnel

Explore the remnants of a 19th-century tin mining operation and get a glimpse into Tasmania's industrial past.

Derby, Australia

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The Derby Tunnel in Derby, Tasmania, is a hidden treasure that transports visitors back to the town's mining days. Established during Tasmania's mining boom in the 1870s, Derby was a hub for tin mining and timber milling.

This dark, unlit tunnel, once a hive of industrial activity, now hosts a natural spectacle: glow worms that light up its damp walls like tiny stars. Walking through the tunnel is both a step into history and a journey into the magical world of these bioluminescent creatures, offering an experience that’s as eerie as it is enchanting.

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You can walk all the way through. Suitable for kids too. Take a torch!

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