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Zeehan Spray Tunnel

Difficulty: Trek rating 1 of 5 - Click for details   Suitable for: 4WD AWD 2WD Bike Foot 
A short one-way loop track out of Zeehan that takes in some history and is a bit of fun for everyone. This is only a 30 minute return trip but is well worth it if you are passing through Zeehan enroute to the nearby 4WD Montezuma Track.
StartClick to Reverse the Dynamic Map and Driving NotesZeehan
Trek
FinishZeehan
Distance7.2 kmMinimum Days1
Average Speed37.34 km/hrDriving Time11 min
Article By: ExplorOz Team   Updated: 27 Nov 2007
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 Description

This short trip is on the main tourist route and although it can be negotiated by any manner of vehicle type (provided it is not too high, nor too wide) it's a trip worth making a point of as it gives visitors the chance to experience something a little unusual in such an easy, accessible location. The Spray Tunnel is a short tunnel along a historial railway line used for the transportation of ore from the nearby Spray Mine. You'll find the route to the tunnel is easy to find as it is signposted out of Zeehan. Starting in the main street of Zeehan simply follow the C249 towards Granville Harbour for a few kilometres taking the turn-off towards the golf course. Follow signs along the one-way loop track that follows part of an old railway line, including what is now called the Spray Tunnel which the carriages used to travel through as they transported ore from the Spray Mine to the smelters south of Zeehan. This is only a 30 minute return trip but is well worth it if in the area.

 Interactive Route Map

ZeehanC249 & Fowler StreetStart/End point for Spray Tunnel loop driveSpray Tunnel, Northern EndSpray Tunnel (South End)Start/End point for Spray Tunnel loop driveC249 & Fowler StreetZeehan
Zeehan
Visiting Zeehan today, it is difficult to imagine that it was once a booming mining centre with a population of approximately 10,000.
Features: Populated PlaceCaravan Park Rubbish Bin,Tip Fuel Water Supply Toilet Pub Food,Shopping Camp Fee Police Station Medical Services Resort,Motel Point of Interest
Position: 145.3362ºE   41.8834ºS (GDA 94)
Next Place: C249 & Fowler Street
Distance: 0.76km
Average Speed: 41.21km/h
C249 & Fowler Street
This junction is marked with signs to the Zeehan Golf Course and the Zeehan Spray Tunnel.
Features: Junction,Intersection,Turn Off
Position: 145.3274ºE   41.8811ºS (GDA 94)
Next Place: Start/End point for Spray Tunnel loop drive
Distance: 1.06km
Average Speed: 52.87km/h
Start/End point for Spray Tunnel loop drive
Follow signs for one-way loop including drive-through spray tunnel.
Features: Junction,Intersection,Turn Off
Position: 145.3226ºE   41.8900ºS (GDA 94)
Next Place: Spray Tunnel, Northern End
Distance: 1.35km
Average Speed: 29.63km/h
Spray Tunnel, Northern End
Approximately 100m long, this is the position of the northern end (entry) of the tunnel. Just enough natural light will normally illuminate the southern end. For safety reasons the spray tunnel is one-way only.
Features: Point of Interest
Position: 145.3179ºE   41.8943ºS (GDA 94)
Next Place: Spray Tunnel (South End)
Distance: 0.21km
Average Speed: 14.89km/h
Spray Tunnel (South End)
Approximately 100m long, this is the position of the south end (exit) of the tunnel. For safety reasons the spray tunnel is one-way only.
Features: Point of Interest
Position: 145.3170ºE   41.8954ºS (GDA 94)
Next Place: Start/End point for Spray Tunnel loop drive
Distance: 1.99km
Average Speed: 28.7km/h
Start/End point for Spray Tunnel loop drive
Follow signs for one-way loop including drive-through spray tunnel.
Features: Junction,Intersection,Turn Off
Position: 145.3226ºE   41.8900ºS (GDA 94)
Next Place: C249 & Fowler Street
Distance: 1.06km
Average Speed: 52.87km/h
C249 & Fowler Street
This junction is marked with signs to the Zeehan Golf Course and the Zeehan Spray Tunnel.
Features: Junction,Intersection,Turn Off
Position: 145.3274ºE   41.8811ºS (GDA 94)
Next Place: Zeehan
Distance: 0.76km
Average Speed: 41.21km/h
Zeehan
Visiting Zeehan today, it is difficult to imagine that it was once a booming mining centre with a population of approximately 10,000.
Features: Populated PlaceCaravan Park Rubbish Bin,Tip Fuel Water Supply Toilet Pub Food,Shopping Camp Fee Police Station Medical Services Resort,Motel Point of Interest
Position: 145.3362ºE   41.8834ºS (GDA 94)

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 Things to See & Do
Spray Tunnel (South End)   RatingRatingRatingRatingRating
Point of Interest 
Approximately 100m long, this is the position of the south end (exit) of the tunnel. For safety reasons the spray tunnel is one-way only. A plaque explaining the history of the Spray Mine is found at this end of the tunnel so pull over to allow others clear passage through the tunnel if you are stopping to take a look.
Zeehan   
Populated Place Caravan Park Rubbish Bin,Tip Fuel Water Supply Toilet Pub Food,Shopping Camp Fee Police Station Medical Services Resort,Motel Point of Interest
Visiting Zeehan today, it is difficult to imagine that it was once a booming mining centre with a population of approximately 10,000. The West Coast Pioneers Memorial Museum in the main street is a popular must-see attraction for visitors to the area and there are plenty of old mining relics outside town including smelters and old mine sites.
Spray Tunnel, Northern End   
Point of Interest 
Approximately 100m long, this is the position of the northern end (entry) of the tunnel. Just enough natural light will normally illuminate the southern end. For safety reasons the spray tunnel is one-way only.

 Preparation

The Spray Tunnel in Zeehan is very narrow and low and cannot be accessed by vehicles exceeding 2.20 metre wide, or over 3.0 metres high. Be sure to remove any extended rear vision mirrors and watch that children do not hang arms, or heads outside the windows of the vehicle as you pass through. Many rental vehicles such as high-top campers or motorhomes will not fit through so be sure to check your vehicle's dimensions first.

Fuel Supplies & Usage

Fuel SymbolZeehan Diesel4cyl 1 litres ULP4cyl 1 litres LPG4cyl 1 litres
6cyl 1 litres6cyl 1 litres6cyl 1 litres
8cyl 1 litres8cyl 1 litres
Usage is averaged from TrekFuel (* specific to trek) submissions and calculated based on trek distance.

Best Time To Visit

Closest Climatic Station

Strahan Aerodrome
Distance from Trek Mid Point 29.67km S
 JanFebMarAprMayJun JulAugSepOctNovDec
Mean Max. °C 20.621.419.316.5 14.212.612.313.2 14.216.017.719.1
Mean Min. °C 10.611.19.78.3 7.45.85.25.9 6.27.28.29.5
Mean Rain mm 92.463.799.2111.9 136.0164.9168.6168.1 152.8126.594.890.6
    Best time to travel      Ok time to travel      Travel NOT recommended

Services & Supplies

The following locations have various services and supplies: Zeehan

 Camp Sites & Accomodation
Zeehan   
Populated Place Caravan Park Rubbish Bin,Tip Fuel Water Supply Toilet Pub Food,Shopping Camp Fee Police Station Medical Services Resort,Motel Point of Interest
Visiting Zeehan today, it is difficult to imagine that it was once a booming mining centre with a population of approximately 10,000. The West Coast Pioneers Memorial Museum in the main street is a popular must-see attraction for visitors to the area and there are plenty of old mining relics outside town including smelters and old mine sites.
No camping at the site of the Spray Tunnel, however there are a number of free camp sites nearby including non-powered sites in the Zeehan caravan park, Trial Harbour, and Renison Bell.

 Driving Directions
Time
Direction
Distance
Zeehan to C249 & Fowler Street 0.76 km W 290° 1 min
C249 & Fowler Street to Start/End point for Spray Tunnel loop drive 1.06 km S 202° 1 min
Start/End point for Spray Tunnel loop drive to Spray Tunnel, Northern End 1.35 km SW 218° 2 min
Spray Tunnel, Northern End to Spray Tunnel (South End) 0.21 km SW 212°
Spray Tunnel (South End) to Start/End point for Spray Tunnel loop drive 1.99 km NE 37° 4 min
Start/End point for Spray Tunnel loop drive to C249 & Fowler Street 1.06 km N 22° 1 min
C249 & Fowler Street to Zeehan 0.76 km E 110° 1 min
Zeehan to Zeehan 7.2 km     11 min
Distance is GPS recorded driving distance (not straight line), Direction is straight line from start to end, Time is calculated from actual GPS driving data.

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