Iron Blow Lookout
Queenstown, Tasmania
A lookout over the Iron Blow, the open-cut pit where the Mount Lyell gold and copper mining began. The bare, colourful hills around Queenstown show how heavily the land was mined and smelted.
- Nearest town
- Queenstown, Tasmania
- Category
- Scenic viewpoints
- GPS
- -42.0841, 145.5719
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually February. Still fine, with some compromises, in March–April and November–January. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
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FAQs
Where is Iron Blow Lookout?
Iron Blow Lookout is in Queenstown, Tasmania, at GPS -42.0841, 145.5719.
Which road trips pass Iron Blow Lookout?
Iron Blow Lookout is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Cradle Mountain, the West Coast and the Lyell Highway.
What is there to see near Iron Blow Lookout?
Places worth a stop nearby: West Coast Wilderness Railway (2 km), Strahan Waterfront (22 km), Sarah Island, Macquarie Harbour (24 km) and Lake St Clair campground (50 km).
When is the best time to visit Iron Blow Lookout?
The most pleasant months are usually February. Still fine, with some compromises, in March–April and November–January. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)