CRADLE MOUNTAIN
Leaving Strahan behind, our next destination took us through the fascinating historic mining town of Zeehan. Located on Tasmania's rugged west coast, about 140 kilometres south-west of Burnie, Zeehan was once known as the "Silver City". During its mining boom in the early 1900s, more than 10,000 people called the town home, making it one of Tasmania's largest settlements. Sadly, it has become a quiet living museum with approximately 700 residents. As someone who appreciates historic architecture, we enjoyed wandering along the main street admiring the beautiful heritage buildings. The magnificent 1898 Gaiety Theatre immediately caught our eyes, while the charming Federation-style Post Office, often described as "chocolate box" architecture, and the impressive School of Mines and Metallurgy were wonderful reminders of the town's prosperous past. One small but deeply moving feature that caught my attention was a plaque beneath a Lone Pine tree beside the Z...