Balfour is an isolated former mining town deep in the heart of the forests of north western Tasmania dating between 1902 to 1912. Prospecting and Mining was one of the biggest drawcards to the region for early settlers. The
mine was abandoned before WWI, and the track does not appear to have been much used after the last major explorations in the 1940s. As the copper petered out and the town died.Interesting features at Balfour are the unique settlement, historic
cemetery and
old mine sites. Mt. Balfour
Mine, a copper and tin
mine, was one of the westernmost mines in Tasmania. Whilst 2 wheel drive vehicles have been known to make the drive to Balfour, 4WD is recommended, particularly if there are wet conditions.