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From Port town to Shack town
In the late 1800s the town was a thriving port with two hotels, general store, shops, and even a police station. Before the end of the century two bushfires and advancements in the rail system between Zeehan and Strahan saw it become a ghost town. To say these towns are isolated doesn’t even start to convey the sentiment. Back then the only way in was by sea. In the 1900’s the region was opened up to larger scale mining, holiday makers, and tourism with the construction of roads. This saw Trial Harbour and many other towns become the shack communities we know today. Though its past will never be forgotten with Shirley, one of the handful of permanent residents maintaining a history room providing a wealth of information on the area – she may even tell you the secret of the walrus rock on the road in.


Staying at Trial Harbour
At the Northern end of town is a small camping area with long drop toilets. There are about 12 camp sites at a stretch and trust me when I say it is one of the most spectacular places to camp in Australia. Pets under control are welcome. For the less adventurous you may be able to call a shack your own for a night or two through AirBnB.


Goodbye Trial Harbour!

