This town on the west coast is inextricably tied to its mining successes. After silver-lead deposits were discovered here in 1882, Zeehan expanded considerably. In its boom period between 1893 and 1908, the mine yielded ore worth eight million dollars, which led to its nickname, the Silver City of the West. However, from 1910 the mine started to slow and Zeehan declined, threatening to become a ghost town. Fortunately the nearby Renison Bell tin mine has drawn workers back to the area.
Visitor Information
West Coast Pioneers Memorial Museum, Main St; (03) 6471 6225
