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Rosebery
Stop in Rosebery for one night on the West Coast loop: Montezuma Falls walk, a pub meal, then drive on to Strahan or Cradle Mountain.
Rosebery is a working zinc and lead mining town of about 700 people on Tasmania's west coast, on the A10 between Queenstown and Burnie. It has one pub, one caravan park, a waterfall walk and a ropeway relic. It is a bed and a meal between bigger west-coast stops, not a destination in itself.
More ways in
Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- AUD
- Best months
- Nov–Apr
- avoid Jun–Aug (cold, wet, black ice on the A10)
- Airports
- BWT · HBA
- Nights
- 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.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Rosebery000 ▾
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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 Rosebery, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Australian dollar (AUD, A$).Australia-wide
- SIM or eSIMTelstra has the widest outback coverage; Optus and Vodafone (TPG) are cheaper and fine in cities and along highways.Australia-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe in cities and towns; in remote places use signed drinking taps.Australia-wide
- TippingRestaurants: Not expected; 10% for very good service in a nice restaurant if you wish.Australia-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets I. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): fits. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Australia-wide
- SafetyA small, quiet mining town and generally safe.
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- RestroomsFree public toilets in parks, beaches, shopping centres and petrol stations (servos); the National Public Toilet Map app lists them.Australia-wide
- Emergency numbers000 police, fire, ambulance · 112 From mobiles
- Sundays & holidaysChristmas Day, Good Friday and Anzac Day morning close most shops; many cafés close by 15:00; country towns close early on Saturday and all Sunday.Christmas Day, Good Friday and Anzac Day morning close most shops; many cafés close by 3:00 PM; country towns close early on Saturday and all Sunday.Australia-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportBWT Burnie Airport (Wynyard) (About 1 h 30 min drive north; small regional flights).
- Getting aroundYou need a car.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeA$4–6 (≈ US$3–4)
- Beerschooner in a pubA$7–10 (≈ US$5–7)
- Budget bedBackpacker room, a night, per personA$45 (≈ US$30)
- Mid-range bedSelf-contained cabin, a night, per roomA$170 (≈ US$120)
- High-end bedSelf-contained cabin, a night, per roomA$240 (≈ US$160)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget A$80 (≈ US$55) · Mid A$140 (≈ US$95) · High A$220 (≈ US$150)
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.
- Airports
- BWT Burnie Airport (Wynyard) (About 1 h 30 min drive north; small regional flights) · HBA Hobart Airport (About 4 h 30 min drive via the Lyell Highway; the main Tasmanian gateway)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Feb
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Mar
Best
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Apr
Best
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
May
not flagged
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Jun
Avoid
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Jul
Avoid
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Aug
Avoid
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Sep
not flagged
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Oct
not flagged
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Nov
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Dec
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Best: Nov–Apr. Avoid: Jun–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jan (21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)), coolest Jul (2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C) low), wettest Jul (19 rain days), driest Feb (10). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Rosebery: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
12 rd
Feb
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
10 rd
Mar
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
13 rd
Apr
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
15 rd
May
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
17 rd
Jun
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
17 rd
Jul
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
19 rd
Aug
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
19 rd
Sep
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
18 rd
Oct
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
17 rd
Nov
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
15 rd
Dec
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
14 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 small enough to walk, but Montezuma Falls and every other west-coast stop are a drive away. The A10 links Rosebery north to Tullah and Burnie and south to Queenstown and Zeehan.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Montezuma Falls
goDoor to door: About 3–4 h
Drive to the Williamsford trailhead, then an 11.5 km (7.1 mi) return walkDrive to the Williamsford trailhead, then an 7.1 mi (11.5 km) return walk
Tasmania's highest waterfall, over 104 m; Grade 2 track, wear boots.
Stitt Falls
goDoor to door: About 30 min
Walk from Stitt Park through rainforest
Short walk, good when the weather closes in on the longer tracks.
Zeehan
goDoor to door: About 30 min
Drive south on the A10/B27
Mining and railway museum town; pairs well with a Rosebery night.
Queenstown
goDoor to door: About 45 min
Drive south on the A10
Historic mining town with the gravel-football-ground moonscape and the West Coast Wilderness Railway.
Strahan
overnightDoor to door: About 1 h 15 min
Drive south via Queenstown
Gordon River cruises and harbour; better as a base than a day return.
Cradle Mountain
overnightDoor to door: About 1 h 45 min
Drive north-east via Tullah
Too far for a comfortable return day; sleep over.
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.
Rosebery town centre (Agnes Street)
The Top Pub has rooms; walk to meals and the pub.
Rosebery Cabin and Tourist Park, 1 Park Road
Cabins, powered and unpowered sites and backpacker rooms; camp kitchen.
Mount Black Lodge, Hospital Road
Group and lodge-style accommodation; check current operation before booking.
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
- Budget
- A$80–130 (≈ US$55–90) excl. bed
- Mid
- A$130–200 (≈ US$90–140) excl. bed
- High
- A$200 (≈ US$140)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Self-contained cabin1 × 1 night × A$170 | A$170 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × A$140 | A$280 |
| Pub meal, main2 × A$28 | A$56 |
| Fuel, 100 km at west-coast prices1 × A$20 | A$20 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × A$25 | A$50 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | A$58 |
| Trip total≈ A$317 per person per day, bed included | A$634≈ US$450 |
2026 estimate in Australian dollars; fuel and flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | A$4–6 (≈ US$3–4) |
| Pub counter meal | A$22–35 (≈ US$15–25) |
| Beer, schooner in a pub | A$7–10 (≈ US$5–7) |
| Powered campsite, per night | A$35–50 (≈ US$25–35) |
| Unpowered campsite, per night | A$20–35 (≈ US$14–25) |
| Fuel, per litre on the west coast | A$2.00–2.30 (≈ US$2) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- The A10 over Mount Black can ice over without warning, even outside winter: slow down and check conditions.
- Fuel and food options are limited; fill up in Burnie, Queenstown or Tullah.
- Phone coverage is patchy outside town.
- Book beds ahead in summer: west-coast accommodation is thin.
Emergency numbers
- Police, fire, ambulance
- 000
- From mobiles
- 112
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Emergency
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- From mobiles112
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Rosebery → Burnie by car: about 1 h 30 min, 110 km (68 mi)about 1 h 30 min, 68 mi (110 km)
- Rosebery → Queenstown by car: about 45 min
- Rosebery → Strahan by car: about 1 h 15 min
Phone coverage is patchy outside town; download offline maps before you drive the A10.
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 Rosebery. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Nov–Apr · avoid Jun–Aug (cold, wet, black ice on the A10) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 6 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport-to-bed contract for BWT and HBA: last flights, drive times and a fallback bed in Burnie or Hobart.
- Walking clusters with rescue anchors: town centre, Stitt Park, Williamsford trailhead.
- Place pages with verified cutoffs (Montezuma Falls track, Stitt Falls, the ropeway relic) and eat pages with last orders.
- Weather and road fixtures for the Mount Black ice risk so gates A–D can go green.
Sources
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