This restored steam railway is a reconstruction of an earlier rail system that connected the mining industry to a nearby port. Its tours are also journeys into the history of the region and the ingenuity behind the railways construction, which required solutions to huge environmental and logistical challenges, and has been recognised as an engineering. With a range of full and halfday experiences departing from strahan or queenstown, the west coast wilderness railway offers a steam railway experience like no other. The accommodations are airconditioned and has a spa bath. The rail system is unique as the train racks are constructed in such a way that it allows the trains to operate in steep slopes. West coast wilderness railway great australian secret.
The 10 best hotels near west coast wilderness railway in. Take a full day to experience the complete west coast wilderness railway journey, from strahan to queenstown. Built in 1896 to transport ore from queenstowns mines to the port of strahan, the west coast wilderness railway today carries visitors through spectacular r. On this full day steam train journey, you will travel the length of the west coast wilderness railway, stopping at every station along the line and hearing the many stories of the resilient people and extraordinary events that brought the railway to life. Dec 15, 2014 turn on subtitles for more information. Its tours are also journeys into the history of the region and the ingenuity behind the railways construction, which required solutions to huge environmental and logistical challenges, and has been recognised.
The west coast wilderness railway tours offer all visitors a chance to really explore the unique rail heritage that can be found in tasmania. With a range of full day and half day steam train experiences and yearround departures from both queenstown station and the historic harbourside regatta point station in strahan, there is a journey to suit everyone. Queenstown monument miners st helens view, tasmania fishing boats bay of fires queenstown tasmania lookout liffey falls west coast wilderness railway georges bay at bay of fire, st helens, tasmania sunrise over godfreys beach with the nut stanley tasmania australia ocean blue gold tasmania. Ride the west coast wilderness railway from strahan to queenstown, enjoying a feast, including champagne and local wines, in the. The west coast wilderness railway is an awardwinning railway and wilderness experience located on the west coast of tasmania. Railway station, regatta point, strahan, western tasmania, australia bke321 from alamys library of millions of high resolution stock photos, illustrations and vectors. Best hotels near west coast wilderness railway, strahan. West coast wilderness railway strahan 2020 all you need. West coast wilderness railway regatta point station, strahan, 62 esplanade, strahan. It is the last town on tasmania s west coast and one of the loneliest and most isolated places on the planet. Its tours are also journeys into the history of the region and the ingenuity behind the railway s construction, which required solutions to huge environmental and logistical challenges, and has been recognised as an engineering. At the 2016 census, strahan had a population of 658. Not everything on tasmanias west coast wilderness railway has to be gentle. It is also an excellent base where the west coast wilderness railway can be accessed, gordon river cruises can be taken, and other adventurous ways of negotiating the western edges of the south west world heritage area.
Riding the west coast wilderness railway no visible means. The west coast wilderness railway, tasmania is a reconstruction of the mount lyell mining and railway company railway between queenstown and regatta. The lovingly restored steam journey connects the historic towns of queenstown and strahan and is a wonderful way to experience a combination of tasmanian wilderness, history, cuisine and hospitality. Mar 24, 2020 the west coast is mining its rich lode of heritage these days, and its a rush that never has to end. Wilderness in comfort built in 1896 to transport ore from queenstowns mines to the port of strahan, the west coast wilderness railway now carries visitors through tasmanias western wilderness in style aboard historic carriages pulled by meticulously restored steam engines. Strahan pronounced strawn, is a small town and former port on the west coast of tasmania. Sail in comfort around macquarie harbour and up the pristine gordon river. Experience tasmanias unique heritage railways like the don river railway, wee georgie wood railway and sheffield steam and heritage centre. West coast wilderness railway in tasmania tasmania travel guide. Travel through an enchanting rainforest aboard a steam train. Take a halfday train journey deep into the wilderness, from strahan to lower. Guide to tasmanias wild west coast tourism australia.
Challenge the infamous franklin river on a whitewater rafting expedition, cruise down the majestic gordon river and hike past 1,000yearold huon pines in one of the worlds last temperate rainforests for a true taste of this rugged corner of australia. Now operating as a tourist experience with a focus on. Make your way up across the macquarie harbour, into the rain forest, and across historic bridges, as you listen to stories about life in the area long ago. West coast wilderness railway in tasmania tasmania. This train used to transport copper from queenstown to the tasmania west coast port of strahan. It is now a significant locality for tourism in the region. Today, there is romance and warmth, a story only possible through those who came before.
West coast wilderness railway operates three diesel locomotives of this type primarily for. Hotels near west coast wilderness railway, strahan on tripadvisor. Strahan is about 300 km west of the state capital of hobart, on one of the most isolated and beautiful parts of australia. Passengers have a choice of the heritage carriage, with drinks and snacks.
The original railway opened way back in 1897 as the only link between queenstown and the port of strahan. The west coast is mining its rich lode of heritage these days, and its a rush that never has to end. The west coast wilderness railway is a must do experience. Stunning weekend air tour to strahan, tasmania kirkhope aviation. Our 7 day road trip explores all things to do on tasmanias west coast, from sarah islands convict station.
The west coast wilderness railway carves its way through thick rainforest on the west coast of tasmania and takes you to wild locations otherwise inaccessible. Queenstown is the home of the abt railway opened in 1897 to transport copper to strahan the only way. The west coast wilderness railway experience has something to offer everyone. This locomotive has enthralled visitors for decades, chugging its way through unspoiled oldgrowth. One of the most unique ways to experience the untamed wilderness of western tasmania is by taking the west coast wilderness railway. Tasmanias west coast is a region characterised by small isolated communities. Trade west coast wilderness railway itineraries, timetables, fare. All aboard for a fantastic glimpse into the early life of strahan and the railway that sustained the community. Tour tasmania with pepper bush adventures for seven days of wilderness and wildlife experiences from the bay of fires region on the east coast to strahan on the west coast of tasmania and including cradle mountain.
Visit west coast wilderness railway on your trip to strahan. Book your tickets online for the top things to do in strahan, australia on tripadvisor. River and rainforest west coast wilderness railway. Derailment of empty passenger train near teepookana, tas, on 9 december 2014. West coast wilderness railway strahan 2020 all you. West coast wilderness railway, strahan ticket price. Take an informative tour along the west coast wilderness railway for an awesome experience when visiting tasmanias west coast. Harbour into the rainforest and mountains of tasmanias rugged west coast. Jan 29, 2016 this gleaming red and green locomotive has enthralled visitors for decades, chugging its way through the majestic isolated wilderness of tasmanias west coast. West coast wilderness railway between queenstown and strahan. The west coast wilderness railway is a reconstruction of the mount lyell mining and railway company railway in tasmania between queenstown and regatta point, strahan. Listen to stories of the railways past and relax in comfort while you soak up the breathtaking beauty of the rainforest.
The west coast wilderness railway runs from queenstown to strahan, tasmania, and is a reconstruction of the former mount lyell mining and railway company. Tasmanias west coast wilderness railway operates full and halfday steam train tours along a historic 35km track between queenstown and strahan on the west coast. West coast wilderness railway, queenstown, tasmania. From its beginnings as the location for bushmen seeking precious huon pine, strahan became the railway port for a rich copper mine inland. Home to untamed rivers, ancient pine trees and giant sand dunes, the west coast is at the heart of tasmanias wilderness. There are a number of experiences that you can choose from. Queenstown explorer from strahan provided by west coast wilderness railway. Tasmanias west coast wilderness railway is a steam railway like no other and an essential experience for any visitor to tasmania. The fourhour river and rainforest tour takes you from the shores of macquarie harbour into the rainforest and mountains of tasmania s rugged west coast, while the full day queenstown explorer takes passengers all the way along the 35km. It operates full and halfday steam train journeys along a historic 35km track between queenstown and strahan on tasmanias wild west coast.
Strahan harbour and risby cove form part of the northeast end of long bay on the northern end of macquarie harbour. West coast wilderness railway in queenstown tasmania on. Today its all aboard the steampowered west coast wilderness railway. South pacific australia tasmania strahan things to do in strahan tours and tickets. Strahan lies at the northern edge of the wild, savage and unspoiled beauty of macquarie harbour. Make your way up across the macquarie harbour, into the rainforest, and across historic bridges, as you listen to stories about life in the. With a range of full day and half day steam train experiences and yearround departures from both queenstown station and the historic harbourside regatta point station in strahan, there is. The train runs a 35kilometre track between the towns of queenstown and strahan, and is. It operates full and halfday steam train journeys along a historic 35km track between queenstown and strahan on tasmania s wild west coast. West coast wilderness railway operates a tourist railway over 35 km of line between queenstown and regatta point, near strahan, in the west coast region of tasmania.
West coast wilderness railway is reconstructed to restore the unique rail system and the mining history of the community of the people of west coast. Railway station, regatta point, strahan, western tasmania. This gleaming red and green locomotive has enthralled visitors for decades, chugging its way through the majestic isolated wilderness of tasmanias west coast. The train runs a 35kilometre track between the towns of queenstown and strahan, and is of important historical significance for the area. The west coast wilderness railway is a restoration of the original mt lyell mine railway that operated here in the late 19th century. Journey deep into the heritage of the wild west coast, where tales of resilience and triumph showcase the iconic local spirit.
Andrew bain travelled as a guest of west coast wilderness railway, strahan helicopters and. Save the west coast wilderness railway tasmania home facebook. The fourhour river and rainforest tour takes you from the shores of macquarie harbour into the rainforest and mountains of tasmanias rugged west coast, while the full day queenstown explorer takes passengers all the way along the 35km track to the historic mining town then back to strahan, with sightseeing stops along the way. Tasmania rail tours and experiences tasmania holiday. Train ride in strahan west coast wilderness railway. Passengers have a choice of the heritage carriage, with drinks and. It is a wonderful journey and showcases the wild, dramatic scenery and heritage of the amazing west coast of tasmania. West coast wilderness railway queenstown 2020 all you. The west coast wilderness railway on tasmanias wild west coast uses. Jan 26, 2017 this includes a track section with rack and pinion to climb and descend the steep hill.
Step back in time on west coast wilderness railway, which operates as an iconic tourist attraction between strahan and queenstown, a distance of 34 km 21 mi. The fourhour river and rainforest tour takes you from the shores of macquarie harbour into the rainforest and mountains of tasmanias rugged west coast, while the full day queenstown explorer takes passengers all the way along the 35km. Steam train tours in tasmania west coast wilderness railway. West coast wilderness railway west coast wilderness railway. Step back in history and climb aboard a majestic steam train at queenstown station. Tasmania rail tours and experiences tasmania holiday packages. West coast wilderness railway experience activities in tasmania. Journey through tasmanias countryside aboard a steam train on the west coast wilderness railway. Strahan set on a quiet bay, strahan is a small, picturesque frontierstyle town with an abundance of character and a variety of stories to tell of the west coast s pioneering days.
Jul 22, 2015 the west coast wilderness railway is an awardwinning railway and wilderness experience located on the west coast of tasmania. Make your way up across the macquarie harbour, into the rain forest, and across historic bridges, as you listen to stories about life in the area long. Tasmania coast to coast pepper bush adventures tasmania. Tasmanias west coast wilderness railway operates full and halfday steam train tours along a historic 35km track between queenstown and strahan on the.
The 10 best things to do in strahan 2020 with photos. Located within the heritage listed west coast wilderness railway station at regatta point. See parts of tasmania that are inaccessible by car with a ride aboard the west coast wilderness railway. As you travel through the west coasts cool temperate rainforest, you will ascend steep wilderness mountains under the power of the revolutionary abt rack and pinion system technology that transformed the fortunes of the west coast during the late nineteenth century, and the only operating abt rack and pinion railway in the southern hemisphere.
The west coast wilderness railway, tasmania is a reconstruction of the mount lyell mining and railway company railway between queenstown and regatta point. Drive from hobart to queenstown 260 kilometres or strahan 300 kilometres or from launceston distances almost identical. West coast wilderness railway strahan 2020 all you need to. Tours from west coast wilderness railway tend to sell out travellers recommend booking in advance. West coast wilderness railway strahan all you need to. Discover how the feud of the irishmen helped shape the rugged and isolated region. Youll travel from strahan into dubbil barril aboard the west coast wilderness railway before returning to strahan with. Queenstown station tasmania stock image image of west.
West coast wilderness railway the west coast wilderness railway is a steam train journey through mountainous tasmanian wilderness. Activities and experiences on tasmanias west coast. Experience the magnificent gordon river, wonder at the convict prison on sarah island, step back in time on the west coast wilderness railway, and indulge in. Departing queenstown station, youll pass through a temperate rainforest then ascend steep mountains under the power of a rack and pinion systemthe only one of its kind in the southern hemisphere. Tasmania s west coast wilderness railway operates full and halfday steam train tours along a historic 35km track between queenstown and strahan on the west coast. Tasmania west coast wilderness spirit of tasmania blog. The railway is significant because of its abt rack system to conquer the mountainous terrain through rainforest, with original locomotives still operating on the railway today.