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Highlights of Cradle Coast
Tasmania's West Coast has successfully retained its natural wild and rugged character. As you head..
Cradle Mountain InformationThe Cradle Mountain National Park is an Australian icon not to be missed: accessible wilderness..
Franklin - Gordon Wild Rivers National..Part of the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area, this national park protects Tasmanias great..
Gordon River InformationThe dark waters of the Gordon flow through the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area before..
Stanley InformationClassified an historic town, Stanley has a busy fishing port at the base of an unusual land..
Zeehan InformationTasmania's rugged west coast is one of the worlds richest mineral provinces, known for the..
Tullah InformationTullah is a former mining town situated in the Lakes District of south west Tasmania. The lakes..
Rocky Cape National Park InformationA craggy promontory nudging out into Bass Strait, Rocky Capes tracks, cliffs and beaches attract..
Wynyard InformationWynyard is a centre of agriculture on the A2 about 60 kilometres (37 miles) west of Devonport. The..
Liffey Falls InformationLiffey Falls State Reserve is nestled within cool temperate rainforest on the slopes of the Great..
Nelson Falls InformationNelson Falls is set amongst a true rain forest of deep green ferns, moss and ancient trees. From..
Ocean Beach InformationOcean Beach is situated on the West Coast of Tasmania and extends from Strahan in the south to..
Dismal Swamp InformationExplore four pathways through Dismal Swamp and open your eyes and your mind to the mystery of life..
Queenstown InformationHistoric Queenstown, the largest settlement on Tasmania’s west coast, is best known for its..
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Tasmania’s West Coast Wilderness Railway operates between Strahan and Queenstown. It is one of the world’s best railway journeys.
The 34 kilometre journey follows the route of the trains that once carried pure copper from the rich mines in Queenstown to the port at Strahan. The line, with its high trestle bridges, unique Abt rack-and-pinion section on the 1:16 inclines and steep grades through a rainforested river gorge, has been faithfully reconstructed to echo the amazing engineering feats of the pioneers who built the railway more than 100 years ago.
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The original steam locomotives and coaches are used on the journey. Stops for refreshment and sightseeing are made at some of the original stations of the past – Lower Landing, Dubbil Barril, Rinadeena – where knowledgeable local guides introduce you to the rich heritage of the railway.
Lunch and morning and afternoon teas are available on the train and at the station coffee shop in Queenstown. In the Premier Carriage, guests enjoy excellent cabin service with fine cool-climate wines, fresh local pastries and Tasmanian cheeses. The West Coast Wilderness Railway departs daily from Queenstown and Strahan. Passengers can choose to make the trip back on the train or return by coach shuttle.
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