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    Magnet Tarkine Tours

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    #2 of 8 things to do in Waratah
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    Open Now: 12:00 am - 11:59 pm
    Waratah, Tasmania 7321, Australia
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    “Fun and informative”

    Thank you Paul for sharing the stories of the now forgotten Magnet mine and township. You made the... read more

    Reviewed 15 July 2018
    NE_Tassie
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    Tasmania
    “Great experience”

    My partner and I had no idea what to expect on this tour. We were pleasantly surprised what we were... read more

    Reviewed 12 April 2018
    Vicki S
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    Launceston, Australia
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    See Tasmania's "Off The Map" Beauty, all while sitting back and enjoying the ride in a plush new Kawasaki Teryx 4 Seater, with individual seats, drink holders, Wi-Fi, phone chargers & more. On our way to the old township of Magnet we will pass...more
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    Reviewed 15 July 2018
    Fun and informative

    Thank you Paul for sharing the stories of the now forgotten Magnet mine and township. You made the history real for us..and fun too! The tour was a highlight of our visit to the West Coast region of Tasmania. We are a family of two...More

    Thank NE_Tassie
    Paul L, Owner at Magnet Tarkine Tours, responded to this reviewResponded 18 July 2018

    Thanks for coming along for a tour. Was a fun day! Hope to see you again. Cheers, Paul

    Reviewed 12 April 2018
    Great experience

    My partner and I had no idea what to expect on this tour. We were pleasantly surprised what we were shown and the knowledge Paul has of the area. Crazy to think there was a town of about 600 people once living at Magnet. When...More

    Thank Vicki S
    Paul L, Owner at Magnet Tarkine Tours, responded to this reviewResponded 13 April 2018

    Thanks Vicki, it was a fun day out. Hope to see you down that way again sometime :-) Cheers, Paul

    Reviewed 18 February 2018 via mobile
    Sh#t hot

    We were lucky enough to take a tour with Paul. He picked us up in town and we were driven to the starting point around 15 km out of town. The vehicle was a green mean Kawasaki. Paul took the 3 of us, my wife...More

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    Paul L, Owner at Magnet Tarkine Tours, responded to this reviewResponded 20 February 2018

    It was a great day! So pleased to hear you you enjoyed it. Hope to see you again sometime. Cheers, Paul

    Reviewed 10 December 2017
    History Brought To Life In Unique Wilderness Setting

    We had a wonderful morning with Paul and Linda who could not have been better hosts. This exceptional tour brings the history of the Magnet Mine to life and provides a real insight into life on the West Coast more than a hundred years ago....More

    Thank TassieWombles
    Paul L, Owner at Magnet Tarkine Tours, responded to this reviewResponded 12 December 2017

    Thanks for your review! It was a fantastic day, and Linda and I thoroughly enjoyed it as well. Hope to see you again some time. Cheers, Paul & Linda

    Reviewed 20 October 2017
    A one of a kind experience!

    My daughter and I decided to do something completely new and different on the school holidays and this tour ticked all our boxes! The fun started straight away with an exhilarating ride in. Then when we arrived at our destination Paul's wonderful knowledge of the...More

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    Paul L, Manager at Magnet Tarkine Tours, responded to this reviewResponded 12 December 2017

    Thanks for your review! It was a great day and pleased to know you enjoyed it! Cheers, Paul

    Reviewed 5 October 2017
    Fabulous fun with some history!

    Great 2 hour trip with Paul, grandson of a Magnet miner. Beautiful rainforest, a quarry, crystal clear rivers and tracks lead you to some historical sites of a mining town abandoned. Old structures, roads and walls make for a fascinating look at what was and...More

    Thank Lyn279
    Paul L, Owner at Magnet Tarkine Tours, responded to this reviewResponded 8 October 2017

    Thanks Lyn! It was a pleasure to take you around for the day. Hope you take some great memories, and awesome pics back to New Zealand with you! Cheers, Paul

    Reviewed 8 June 2017 via mobile
    Excellent Unique Adventure!

    Paul is a great host!! Lots of fun exploring the old mining town of Magnet. So much history, very informative and the best part is cruising around in a comfy buggy exploring the beauty of the Tarkine. A must for your "To Do Tassie List"...More

    Thank Vicki R
    Paul L, Owner at Magnet Tarkine Tours, responded to this reviewResponded 10 June 2017

    Thanks Vicki! It was a pleasure to spend the morning doing a tour with you! Cheers and many thanks, Paul

    Reviewed 7 April 2017 via mobile
    Fantastic operator!

    What a sensational trip! Paul not only knew about the history of the area but was also well able to cater for myself and two sons. We had a great time!

    Thank Aj G
    Paul L, Owner at Magnet Tarkine Tours, responded to this reviewResponded 10 April 2017

    Thanks AJ! it was a top day out. Great to see kids out having fin!

    Reviewed 5 April 2017
    Very informative outing

    I had been to the old township of Magnet previously and it held some sort of fascination for me, my wife and I took Paul's tour recently and had a truly entertaining and informative experience, Paul's knowledge of the area and it's history is truly...More

    Thank Straw H
    Paul L, Owner at Magnet Tarkine Tours, responded to this reviewResponded 11 May 2017

    Thanks Straw; was a great day out. A real pleasure!

    Reviewed 30 March 2017
    What an exhilarating History lesson

    This is a must do trip with Paul,very passionate guide with a super comfortable buggy what an absorbing way to see the history of this amazing area, we crossed water crossings walked and chatted through the ruins and the beautiful bush listening to Paul reliving...More

    Thank IanH3981
    Paul L, Owner at Magnet Tarkine Tours, responded to this reviewResponded 31 March 2017

    Thanks Ian. Pleased to hear you enjoyed the trip! Looking to expand our tracks out a little further soon, so we can show off even more or what Tasmania has to offer. Cheers, Paul

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