The Coal Mines Historic Site is located on the scenic Tasman Peninsula. From Hobart, take the Tasman Highway A3 to Sorell and turn right onto the A9 for Port Arthur. Just after Taranna, turn right on the B37 and continue to Premaydena. At Preymadena, take the C341, signposted to Saltwater River, to the right and follow the signposts to the Coal Mines Historic Site.
On the way you will pass Saltwater River Probation Station, now private property.