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Beaconsfield

Stop 2–3 hours at the Mine & Heritage Centre on the West Tamar drive from Launceston; sleep in Launceston or Beauty Point, not here.

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Beaconsfield is a small Tamar Valley town, 40 km northwest of Launceston on the A7, known for its gold mining history and the 2006 mine collapse. The Mine & Heritage Centre is the reason to come; the town itself has one pub with rooms and a bakery. Treat it as a half-day stop on a West Tamar loop, not a base.

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Local time, weather, currency, airports
Weather
see forecast
Currency
AUD
Best months
Oct–Apr
avoid Jun–Aug (cold, wet, short days)
Airport
LST
Nights
0–1
Rules in force · 7
  • Oceania ↗Oceania's island states guard their farms and reefs at the border: tick 'yes' on the arrival card for any food, plant, animal product, soil or used outdoor gear, and let the officer decide.
  • Oceania ↗Across the tropical South Pacific, cyclones are possible from November to April: choose insurance that covers weather delays and keep one spare night before a long-haul departure.
  • Australia and New Zealand ↗Both countries drive on the left, with long distances between fuel stops in the outback and on New Zealand's back roads; fatigue causes more visitor crashes than speed.
  • Australia ↗Almost every visitor needs a visa or an electronic authorisation (ETA or eVisitor, depending on passport) before boarding: apply only through the official Department of Home Affairs site or the official AustralianETA app, and check the rules for your passport.
  • Australia ↗Declare all food, plant material, seeds, wood and animal products on your arrival declaration; undeclared items can bring on-the-spot fines or visa cancellation. When unsure, declare it.
  • Australia ↗Drive on the left. An overseas licence in English (or with an official translation or International Driving Permit) is accepted for visitors; check the state rules and your rental contract.
  • Australia ↗Swim between the red and yellow flags on patrolled beaches; rip currents cause most beach drownings.

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Emergency numbers for Beaconsfield000 ▾
  • Police, fire, ambulance000
  • From a mobile112
  • Tasmania Police non-emergency131 444

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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost

Essentials

Quick answers and what things cost

Quick answers

The questions people ask first about Beaconsfield, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

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Cost cheat-sheet

2026 desk estimate · check

Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.

  • CoffeeA$4–6 (≈ US$3–4)
  • Street or quick mealBakery pie or sandwichA$6–12 (≈ US$4–8)
  • Beerschooner in a pubA$7–10 (≈ US$5–7)
  • SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data SIM, about a weekA$15–30 (≈ US$10–20)
  • Museum or sight ticketMine & Heritage Centre entryA$15–20 (≈ US$10–14) (check)
  • Budget bedHostel or pub dorm bed, a night, per personA$45 (≈ US$30)
  • Mid-range bedPub or motel double room, a night, per roomA$180 (≈ US$120)
  • High-end bedPub or motel double room, a night, per roomA$280 (≈ US$190)

A day, not counting the bed: Budget A$90 (≈ US$60) · Mid A$150 (≈ US$100) · High A$260 (≈ US$180)

Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →

DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works

Decide

What it is known for, and when the weather works

At a glance

What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.

Beaconsfield Mine & Heritage Centre2006 mine collapseTamar Valley gold mining historyWest Tamar Highway (A7) drive
Airports
LST Launceston Airport (About 55 km (34 mi) south via the A7 and A8; hire car is the practical option.)

Best months at a glance

From the guide's best and avoid lists

  1. Jan

    Best

    23°C (73°F)

  2. Feb

    Best

    23°C (73°F)

  3. Mar

    Best

    21°C (70°F)

  4. Apr

    Best

    18°C (64°F)

  5. May

    not flagged

    15°C (59°F)

  6. Jun

    Avoid

    13°C (55°F)

  7. Jul

    Avoid

    12°C (54°F)

  8. Aug

    Avoid

    13°C (55°F)

  9. Sep

    not flagged

    15°C (59°F)

  10. Oct

    Best

    17°C (63°F)

  11. Nov

    Best

    19°C (66°F)

  12. Dec

    Best

    22°C (72°F)

Best: Oct–Apr. Avoid: Jun–Aug. Month by month →

Warmest Jan (23°C (73°F)), coolest Jul (3°C (37°F) low), wettest Jul (13 rain days), driest Feb (6). Averages, not a forecast.

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Beaconsfield: next 7 days

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Air quality

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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.

Jan

23°C (73°F)

12°C (54°F)

7 rd

Feb

23°C (73°F)

12°C (54°F)

6 rd

Mar

21°C (70°F)

10°C (50°F)

8 rd

Apr

18°C (64°F)

8°C (46°F)

9 rd

May

15°C (59°F)

6°C (43°F)

11 rd

Jun

13°C (55°F)

4°C (39°F)

12 rd

Jul

12°C (54°F)

3°C (37°F)

13 rd

Aug

13°C (55°F)

4°C (39°F)

13 rd

Sep

15°C (59°F)

5°C (41°F)

11 rd

Oct

17°C (63°F)

7°C (45°F)

10 rd

Nov

19°C (66°F)

9°C (48°F)

8 rd

Dec

22°C (72°F)

11°C (52°F)

7 rd

High / low, both scales · rd = rain days

Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Arrive & move

Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Getting around

You need a car. The town is on the West Tamar Highway (A7), 40 km from Launceston and 6.5 km south of Beauty Point. Weld St and West St are walkable in 10 minutes; everything else is a drive.

See & doDay-trips, door to door

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time

Beauty Point

go

Door to door: About 10 min

Drive north on the A7, 6.5 km (4 mi)

Seahorse world and platypus house; pair with the mine centre.

Launceston

go

Door to door: About 40 min

Drive southeast on the A7, 40 km (25 mi)

Cataract Gorge, food and the airport; the practical base.

Devonportcaution

Door to door: About 1 h 15 min

Drive west via the A7 and A1

Only worth it if you are catching the Spirit of Tasmania ferry.

Stanleyovernight

Door to door: About 2 h 30 min

Drive west via the A1 and A2

Too far for a return day; sleep on the northwest coast.

Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in

Eat & sleep

Which area to sleep in

Where to sleep

Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.

Beaconsfield town centre (Weld St)

The Exchange Hotel is the only pub with rooms in town; book ahead in summer.

Beauty Point

6.5 km (4 mi) north on the A7; alternative accommodation.

Launceston

40 km (25 mi) southeast; the sensible base for the whole Tamar Valley.

PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Practical

What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Cost per day

2026 estimate, excluding the bed unless stated
Budget
A$90–140 (≈ US$60–95) excl. bed
Mid
A$140–220 (≈ US$95–150) excl. bed
High
A$220 (≈ US$150)+ excl. bed

Trip budget

2026 estimate · converts to your currency
Pub or motel double room1 × 1 night × A$180A$180
Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × A$150A$300
Hire car, one day (small car, with insurance)1 × A$90A$90
Fuel, Launceston return loop1 × A$25A$25
Mine & Heritage Centre entry2 × A$18A$36
eSIM, about a week of data2 × A$20A$40
Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurgeA$67
Trip total≈ A$369 per person per day, bed includedA$738≈ US$500

2026 estimate in Australian dollars; flights and car hire excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.

Prices of common things

CoffeeA$4–6 (≈ US$3–4)
Bakery pie or sandwichA$6–12 (≈ US$4–8)
Pub counter mealA$22–35 (≈ US$15–25)
Beer, schooner in a pubA$7–10 (≈ US$5–7)
Mine & Heritage Centre entryA$15–20 (≈ US$10–14) (check)
Fuel, unleaded per litreA$1.80–2.10 (≈ US$2)
eSIM or data SIM, about a weekA$15–30 (≈ US$10–20)

2026 estimate; check locally.

Watch out

Safety

Very safe for tourists; the real risks are wildlife on the road at dusk, winter ice on the A7 and summer bushfire. Drive with headlights on and check fire warnings before a Tamar Valley day.
  • Evening food and fuel options in town are limited; eat before 8pm or drive to Beauty Point or Launceston.
  • Fuel up in Launceston or Beauty Point; the town has no 24-hour station.
  • The mine site is a working area: stay behind fences and signs.
  • Summer bushfire risk in the Tamar Valley: check the Tasmania Fire Service website before driving.

Emergency numbers

Police, fire, ambulance
000
From a mobile
112
Tasmania Police non-emergency
131 444

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Emergency

  • Police, fire, ambulance000
  • From a mobile112
  • Tasmania Police non-emergency131 444

Embassy

No consulates in Beaconsfield; the US, UK and Canadian consulates are in Melbourne, and most countries' embassies are in Canberra.

My embassy: —

Fare anchors (2026 estimate)

  • Launceston → Beaconsfield by car: 40 km (25 mi) on the A7, about 40 min
  • Beaconsfield → Beauty Point by car: 6.5 km (4 mi) on the A7, about 10 min
  • Taxi Launceston → Beaconsfield: about A$90–120 (≈ US$60–80), 40 min (check)

Say or show

  • Thank you — Thank you
  • Where is the Mine & Heritage Centre? — Where is the mine centre?
  • Is the West Tamar Highway open? — Is the road open?
  • Can I pay by card? — Can I pay by card?
  • Where is the nearest petrol station? — Where is the nearest fuel?
  • I need help — I need help

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Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources

Deep dive

What this guide covers so far, and its sources

Not a trip line yet

This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Beaconsfield. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.

What we know, and what is coming

On this page

  1. Best months: Oct–Apr · avoid Jun–Aug (cold, wet, short days) · month by month →
  2. 1 airport and 3 areas to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 3 bands
  5. 4 day-trips, door to door
  6. 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. Airport-to-bed contract for LST: hire-car pickup times, last A7 drive in daylight, taxi fallback.
  2. Walking cluster for Weld St and West St with the mine centre as the anchor.
  3. Place pages with verified opening hours for the Mine & Heritage Centre and Beauty Point attractions.
  4. Bushfire and winter-closure fixtures so the Tamar loop can go green.

Meanwhile

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