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QUEENSTOWN | ROSEBERY | STRAHAN | How to get to... QUEENSTOWN (BY CAR) • FROM HOBART— 3.5hrs, via Lyell Hwy • FROM LAUNCESTON— 3hrs, via National Hwy • FROM DEVONPORT— 2.5hrs, via Ridgley Hwy

ROSEBERY (BY CAR) • FROM HOBART— 4.5hrs, via Lyell Hwy • FROM LAUNCESTON— 3hrs, via National Hwy QUEENSTOWN • FROM DEVONPORT— 2hrs, via Ridgley Hwy STRAHAN STRAHAN (BY CAR) • FROM HOBART— 4.5hrs, via Lyell Hwy • FROM LAUNCESTON— 3.5hrs, via National Hwy • FROM DEVONPORT— 2.5hrs, via Ridgley Hwy

ZEEHAN (BY CAR) • FROM HOBART— 4hrs, via Lyell Hwy • FROM LAUNCESTON— 3hrs, via National Hwy • FROM DEVONPORT— 2.5hrs, via Ridgley Hwy About Queenstown. About Medical Centre Queenstown. Queenstown is a large town characterised by the striking Ochre Medical Centre Queenstown ruggedness of Tasmania’s famous West Coast landscape. The A 60-64 Orr St, Queenstown town accesses Tasmania’s World Heritage Wilderness Area, P 03 6472 2380 and is surrounded by spectacular scenery, including lakes, hills, E [email protected] mountains and ancient pine forests. The community is friendly and loyal to their hometown and its history, and there is a Open Mon – Fri 7:00am-7:30pm growing creative culture fuelled by local artists and craftspeople. Closed Weekends & public holidays History buffs and explorers will be fascinated by the underground The practice is the only private medical centre in mine tour, the heritage walking tour and the local history Queenstown and is attached to the hospital and aged care museum, and nature lovers will be spoilt for choice with plenty facility. The practice has the capacity for three full-time of scenic walking tracks, waterfalls, lakes and lookouts in the doctors who are supported by a full-time CDM trained surrounding wilderness. Registered Nurse and practice staff. One of Queenstown’s biggest attractions is the West Coast The hospital has two emergency and 10 acute beds, with Wilderness Railway, which is a must for anyone visiting the the closest referral hospital being in Burnie, which is a two- area. The steam train has exclusive access to some of the most hour drive away. breath-taking views of the West Coast, as the railway winds its way through remote areas, passengers of the especially luxurious DWS Yes RVTS Yes Wilderness Carriage will find their journey fully catered, with Tasmanian sparkling wines! RLRP Yes GPRIPS Yes RA4 / MM6 *Grant, incentive and location zoning can change at anytime. Useful information.

SHOPS & SERVICES SCHOOLS & CHILDCARE ACCOMMODATION RESTAURANTS, PUBS & CAFES Evans IGA (supermarket) St Joseph’s Primary School Penghana Bed & Breakfast Tracks Cafe A 52 Orr St, Queenstown A Pontifex St A 32 Esplanade, Queenstown A 1 Driffield St, Queenstown P 03 6471 1122 P 03 6471 1139 P 03 6471 2560 P 03 6471 0115 Australia Post Mountain Heights School penghana.com.au Serenade Cafe A 32/34 Orr St, Queenstown A 81 Conlan St, Queenstown Mt Lyell Anchorage A 40-42 Orr St, Queenstown P 13 13 18 P 03 6471 0200 A 17 Cutten St, Queenstown P 0458 712 199 BA Gumley (news agency) Queenstown Child Care Centre P 03 6471 1900 The Empire Hotel A 10 Mc Namara St, Queenstown A 8 Selby St, Queenstown mtlyellanchorage.com A 2 Orr St, Queenstown P 03 6471 1193 P 03 6471 5895 Railway Hotel Queenstown P 03 6471 1699 Bendigo Bank A 33 Driffield St, Queenstown Maloneys Restaurant A 33 Orr St, Queenstown OTHER MEDICAL P 03 6471 1511 A 54 Orr St, Queenstown P 03 6471 2657 & DENTAL SERVICES P 03 6471 1866 Commonwealth Bank Queenstown Medical A Orr St, Queenstown Union Pharmacy P 03 6471 4933 A 14-16 Orr St, Queenstown BP Fuel P 03 6471 1651 A 4 Mc Namara St, Queenstown West Coast District P 03 6471 1354 Hospital at Queenstown Caltex Fuel A 60/64 Orr St, Queenstown A 5-7 Cutten St, Queenstown P 03 6495 1550 P 03 6471 1709 LINC Library (West Coast Community Services Hub) A 9-13 Driffield Street, Queenstown P 03 6495 1530 About Rosebery. About Medical Centre Rosebery. Rosebery is a small mining town located on the northern end of Ochre Medical Centre Rosebery the , nestled in a secluded valley beneath the A 1 Hospital Road, Rosebery TAS imposing , amidst dense and beautiful Tasmanian P 03 6473 5732 forest land. Visitors in Rosebery can view the local mining history E [email protected] in the old aerial bucket ropeway that hangs over the outskirts of town, and in the Rosebery Heritage Centre. Open Mon – Fri 9:00am-5:00pm The town is an ideal location for anyone who enjoys bushwalking Closed weekends & public holidays and hiking, as it accesses several nearby mountains – such as The practice is the only private medical centre in Rosebery , Mount Murchison, and Mount Farrell – all of which and is attached to the community hospital. The doctors also offer gorgeous views of the west coast region. , service the surrounding communities of Tullah and Zeehan. are a popular attraction in the area; 5km south of the town, the falls pour spectacularly over a 104m rock face, making them one of DWS Yes RVTS Yes Tasmania’s highest waterfalls. The falls are accessed via a easy walk (approximately 3 hours return) through Tasmania’s characteristic RLRP Yes GPRIPS Yes ferns and native foliage, which accommodates many varieties of native birds. There’s good fishing at the nearby and RA3 / MM6 , where locals and visitors can catch trout, as well as *Grant, incentive and location zoning can change at anytime. camp and picnic on the shore. Aside from its plentiful environmental attractions, Rosebery also has a selection of shops, cafes, and pubs, a swimming pool, and golf course (Australia’s steepest course, in fact!) – and best of all, a warm and welcoming community. Useful information.

SHOPS & SERVICES SCHOOLS & CHILDCARE ACCOMMODATION RESTAURANTS, PUBS & CAFES IGA X-press (supermarket, St Joseph’s Primary School Mount Black Lodge The Top Pub newsagency & LPO) A 9 Propsting St, Rosebery A 1 Hospital Rd, Rosebery A 8 Agnes St, Rosebery A 16 Agnes St, Rosebery P 03 6473 1393 P 03 6473 1039 P 03 6473 1351 P 03 6473 1152 Rosebery District Highschool The Top Pub Rosebery Bakehouse Rosebery Pharmacy A 7-11 Morrisby St, Rosebery A 8 Agnes St, Rosebery A 18 Agnes St, Rosebery A 7 Agnes St, Rosebery P 03 6473 1223 P 03 6473 1351 P 03 6473 1770 P 03 6473 1609 Calwell High School Polly’s Pizza & Take Away Australia Post A 13 Agnes St, Rosebery A 1 Farrell St, Tullah OTHER MEDICAL P 03 6473 1608 P 13 13 18 & DENTAL SERVICES Rosebery Newsagent Visiting medical specialists are A 22 Agnes St, Rosebery available. ATM (ANZ) A Inside Rosebery Newsagent BP Fuel A 7 Arthur St, Rosebery P 03 6473 1193 About Strahan. About Medical Centre Strahan. Strahan is a small but popular town on Tasmania’s west coast, Ochre Medical Centre Strahan well known for its stunning scenery and tranquil atmosphere. A 3 Bay St, Strahan Located on the northern edge of the vast , it P 03 6472 6300 was originally a busy port, but is today a well-loved destination for E [email protected] Tasmanians and tourists alike. Open Mon – Fri 9:00am-5:00pm Visitors come to Strahan to experience the untamed wilderness of the west coast, and the town forms a base for hikers, boats, Closed weekends & public holidays planes, and helicopters looking to explore the breathtaking The practice has been servicing the local area for many landscape. It is also a key stopping place for the West Coast years. It offers a range of health services including general Wilderness Railway, which is a hugely popular tourist experience. family medical care, women’s health, men’s health, This scenic railway provides the ideal opportunity for tourists to occupational medicine, travel advice and vaccinations, immerse themselves in the raw, rugged beauty of Tasmania’s antenatal checks, childhood vaccinations and workers west coast region, and take in spectacular vistas that are compensation. Billing is at doctors discretion. otherwise inaccessible. Peoples Park and Hogarth Falls are perfect destinations for visitors DWS Yes RVTS Yes looking to picnic in and wander through the beautiful west coast landscape with its cool-climate forests and gardens, and RLRP Yes GPRIPS Yes its plentiful native wildlife – lucky visitors may even spot a local platypus! In the town centre, there are many historic buildings, RA4 / MM6 artisan shops selling locally made wares, and fresh local produce *Grant, incentive and location zoning can change at anytime. is served up in cosy restaurants and cafes. Strahan has a grim but fascinating history, which is displayed at the Strahan Wharf Centre; the centre presents information about the indigenous population, the British pioneers, and the penal history of the region, providing guests with an understanding of the unique personality of this isolated, quiet little town. Useful information. SHOPS & SERVICES ACCOMMODATION RESTAURANTS, PUBS & CAFES SCHOOLS & CHILDCARE IGA Everyday Strahan Village View 42º Restaurant & Bar Strahan Primary School (supermarket & newsagency) A The Esplanade, Strahan A 1 Jolly Street, Strahan A 2 Bay St, Strahan A 1 Reid St, Strahan P 03 6471 4200 P 03 6471 4361 P 03 6471 7282 P 03 6265 8757 strahanvillage.com.au Bushman’s OTHER MEDICAL Strahan Pharmacy Risby Cove A 1 Harold St, Strahan & DENTAL SERVICES A 1 Reid St, Strahan A The Esplanade, Strahan P 03 6471 7612 P 03 6471 7795 P 03 6471 7572 bushmanscafe.com.au Visiting medical specialists are available. Australia Post risbycove.com.au Hamer’s Hotel A 13 Esplanade, Strahan Aldermere Estate A The Esplande, Strahan P 03 6471 7171 A 27 Harvey Street, Strahan P 03 6471 4335 Bendigo Bank P 0438 131 313 The Coffee Shack A 12 Esplanade, Strahan aldermere.com.au A 19 Esplande, Strahan P 03 6471 7244 Orminston House P 03 6471 7095 BP Fuel A 1 Esplanade, Strahan A 7 Reid St, Strahan P 03 6471 7077 P 03 6471 7218 Aloft Boutique Accommodation Strahan Library (LINC) A 15 Reid Street, Strahan A 2 Bay Street, Strahan P 03 6471 8095 P 03 6471 7261 aloftaccommodation.com About Zeehan. About Medical Centre Zeehan. Zeehan is a rural town in Tasmania’s west coast region with a rich, Ochre Medical Centre Zeehan fascinating history demonstrated by the charming Victorian and A 100 Main St, Zeehan art deco architecture along its main street. P 03 6471 5911 History enthusiasts will love Zeehan, as one of the key attractions E [email protected] of the town is the popular West Coast Heritage Centre, which is Open Tues, Wed & Fri 9:00am-5:00pm a complex comprised of historic buildings and collections. The Closed Mon, Thurs, weekends & public holidays centre exhibits the indigenous, pioneering, industrial and mining history of the whole west coast region, as well as fascinating Ochre Medical Centre Zeehan is the only private medical collections of minerals demonstrating the unique geological centre in Zeehan. The practice is supported by a CDM trained structure of the area. Registered Nurse and practice staff and operates for three days per week. There is one Registered Nurse’s working at Two historic buildings of particular interest are the Gaiety Theatre Ochre Health Medical Centre Zeehan. and the Grand Hotel; these buildings are adjoined, and in the early 20th century attracted patrons from all over Australia, who came to see films, plays, vaudeville reviews and musical DWS Yes RVTS Yes concerts. Today the theatre often screens silent films, providing an immersive, old-timey experience for visitors. Mount Zeehan is RLRP Yes GPRIPS Yes also a popular attraction; there is a 3-hour return walking track which climbs to the mountain’s peak, where hikers can take in the RA4 / MM6 stunning views of the west coast. *Grant, incentive and location zoning can change at anytime. Useful information.

SHOPS & SERVICES ACCOMMODATION IGA Everyday Heemskirk Motor Hotel (supermarket & newsagency) A 1-25 Main St, Zeehan A 31 Main St, Zeehan P 03 6471 6107 P 03 6471 6302 heemskirkmotorhotel.com.au Zeehan Pharmacy Zeehan Bush Camp A 120 Main St, Zeehan and Caravan Park P 03 6471 6503 A Hurst St, Zeehan Australia Post P 03 6471 6633 A 114 Main St, Zeehan zeehancaravanpark.com P 03 6471 6361 ATM RESTAURANTS, A 112 Main Street, Zeehan PUBS & CAFES BP Fuel Hotel Cecil A 258 Main St, Zeehan A 99 Main St, Zeehan P 03 6471 6201 P 03 6471 6259 United Petroleum Pitstop Cafe A 80 Main St, Zeehan A 134 Main St, Zeehan P 1300 383 587 P 03 6471 6584 bushmanscafe.com.au Zeehan Library (LINC) A 74 Main St, Zeehan P 03 6471 6484 OTHER MEDICAL & DENTAL SERVICES SCHOOLS & CHILDCARE Visiting medical Zeehan Primary School specialists are available. A 7 Belstead Street, Zeehan P 03 6471 6133 Things to do in Queenstown. Things to do in Strahan. Rafting The Paragon Theatre West Coast Wilderness Railway West Coast Visitor Information P 0409 664 268 A McNamara Street, Queenstown (Strahan Departures) & Booking Centre kingriverrafting.com.au P 0428 429 962 A 62 Esplanade, Strahan A The Esplanade, Strahan West Coast Wilderness theparagon.com.au P 03 6471 0100 P 1800 352 200 Railway Museum Roam Wild Tasmania wcwr.com.au westernwilderness.com.au A 1 Driffield Street, Queenstown A McNamara Street, Queenstown The Bonnet Island Experience Cove Gallery P 03 6471 0100 P 0407 049 612 A Strahan Activities Centre A Esplanade, Strahan wcwr.com.au roamwild.com.au P 03 6471 4300 P 03 6471 7572 West Coast Wilderness Railway Queenstown Golf Club gordonrivercruises.com.au risbycove.com.au (Queenstown Departures) A Lynchford Rd, Queenstown Wilderness Woodworks Strahan Cruises A 1 Driffield Street, Queenstown P 03 6471 1164 A 12 Esplanade, Strahan A The Esplanade, Strahan P 03 6471 0100 queenstowngolfclub.org.au P 03 6471 7244 P 03 6471 4300 wcwr.com.au wildernesswoodworks.com.au gordonrivercruises.com.au World Heritage Cruises Strahan ATV Adventrures A A10, Queenstown A 18 Esplanade, Strahan A 12 Prangley Street, Strahan P 03 6471 2511 P 1800 611 796 P 0407 343 797 westernwilderness.com.au strahanatvadventures.com.au

Things to do in Rosebery. Montezuma Falls A A10, Rosebery A A10, Tullah Visit discovertasmania.com.au P 03 6433 2666 P 03 6471 2511 for more things to see & do on the West Coast of Tasmania. Things to do in Zeehan. West Coast Heritage Centre Zeehan Golf Course A 114 Main Street, Zeehan A Fowler Street, Zeehan P 03 6471 6225 P 03 6471 6158 To find out more, visit ochrehealth.com.au Or contact our recruitment team Daniel Boyens National Recruitment Manager E [email protected] T 02 8356 3123 M 0409 872 770