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Chilling Balfour Mining Town Tour

Rusted mine winch perched on the edge of mined land with sharp drop off
Tour vehicle parked overlooking scene of hills and layers of trees
A view of a gated tunnel entrance through mixed foliage
Tour guide preparing warm drinks at the boot of vehicle underneath huge tree covered with epiphytes
Multiple stone graves on incline into the rainforest with one prominent gravestone
Close up of stone grave slab with inscription 'Sylvia Iris McArthur, Died 5th November 1912, Aged 15
Path through dark wooded area with man about to emerge into lit area
Worn and partly colapsing grave amidst greenery, framed with twisted rope style details
Vase style detail of one of the graves with water pooling on top and moss growing around the sides
Grated water well framed in wood amidst rainforest that is growing around and through it
4WD tour of a haunted and mysterious place; the mining town of Balfour. See sites of local fame, fortune, legend, and true tragedy. A spine-tingling journey of a barren place that was once the thriving town of Balfour, a prosperous region of the north west coast. Tour includes: Full day tour with an experienced guide, morning tea, and a light lunch with drinks.

Carpark

Family Friendly

Non Smoking

Public Toilet

Does not cater for people with access needs.

Four Wheel Driving

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