Mole Creek

Mole Creek is a small town in the north of the Australian state of Tasmania. It lies on the middle reaches of the Mersey River in the northern foothills of the Great Western Tiers. At the 2006 census, 223 inhabitants were counted.

Traffic

On April 5, 1890, the railway line was opened after Mole Creek. Mainly it was transported wood for paper mill in Burnie, later also wood chips for Bell Bay. Since the 1920s, the passenger transport played the lead role. In 1985, the train routes were adjusted and 1992 the line finally closed down.

On the Mole Creek Main Road (B12 ), the city of East ago to reach out towards Deloraine.

Education

For elementary school district of the town including the other settlements of the district, as Chudleigh and Caveside. The nearest secondary school is located in the middle center Deloraine.

Economy

Mole Creek is known for its honey and provides about 35 % of the total Tasmanian honey, also from the flowers of the Tasmanian Scheinulme ( Leatherwood, a well-known varietal honey), which is unique in Tasmania and is sold worldwide.

Tourism

The Trowunna Wildlife Park, a well-known attraction in the area. Tasmanian Devils are obtained and bred in him ..

Southwest of the city, in Mayberry, is the Mole Creek Karst National Park with for more than 100 years to be visited limestone caves Marakoopa Cave and King Solomons Cave.