The Atlas Obscura Guide To Derby

3 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Derby, Australia

Updated November 1, 2024

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Unusual Attractions in Derby

Prison Boab Tree near Derby.

Derby, Australia

Derby Boab 'Prison Tree'

Critics argue this boab tree has been mislabeled for the sake of dark tourism, undermining its spiritual significance.

Swim through the chilly waters to this sweltering sauna.

Derby, Australia

Floating Sauna Lake Derby

Warm up from the freezing waters in this fully functional sauna in the middle of the Tasmanian wilderness.

Derby, Australia

Derby Tunnel

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

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