DERBY - TASMANIA - 7264
Derby's town hall in the main street		Population: 250,   Elevation: 50m Latitude: -41.1100 Longitude: 147.47.00 Location: 310km north east of Hobart Highway: Tasman Hwy  Nearest Major Town: Launceston Nearest Airport: Launceston Touring Area: North East		View over Derby from the east.

During the 1800s Derby was a flourishing tin mining township and home of the famous Briseis Mine. Derby is now a part of the 'Trail of the Tin Dragon', which follows the tin mining route from Scottsdale across the road to St Helens. Information is available along the way. The old Derby School and some of the old mine buildings have been restored into a mine museum with fascinating displays. Today, it's primarily a farming community but visitors can learn about the heyday of mining at restored and recreated attractions. What to see and Do: Visit the Derby Tin Mine Centre and Cascade Dam, where power has been produced for more than 85 years, fish, bushwalk, or fossick for gemstones. Old National Bank of Tasmania (1888) (Art, craft, collectables) Derby Tin Mine Centre ACCOMMODATION & SERVICES: Select type, then click the button below for Accommodation Category:  Find From All.................. Adventure Lodge Backpackers B & B Caravan Parks Camping Cottages Farm Stay Guest Houses Holiday Units Home Stay Hotels Lodges/Chalets Motels Motel/Hotel Resorts Self Catering Serviced Apartments INFORMATION CENTRE: Scottsdale Visitor Information Centre King St, Scottsdale. Tasmania. 7260 HOW TO GET THERE: By car along the Tasman Hwy from St Helens or Launceston. Coach Coach Operators Redline: Ph: 1300 360 000 Greyhound Pioneer: 132 030

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