Unfortunately the West Coast Wilderness Railway has ceased operation at the present.
Everyone hopes it will get up and running again.
Currently a search is underway for an operator.
The West Coast Wilderness Railway forms a gateway for visitors to explore Tasmania's unique rail heritage, discovering the inspiring story of the pioneers who built the railway more than 100 years ago.
Along this journey you will stop at stations of the past - where your trained guides will bring to life the stories of these historic points on the railway.
Premier Class carriage
Take in the journey from the Premier Carriage - where your every desire, from sparkling on arrival to pastries for morning tea, lunch, and local cheeses in the afternoon, is cared for by your carriage attendant.
From your comfortable seating and glassed-in rear doors with balcony, the view is spectacular as you pass over bridges towering above the rivers below, through massive hand-hewed rock cuttings, under the protective canopies of ancient rainforests and along the edge of plunging gorges.
The West Coast Wilderness Railway runs all year round apart from Christmas Day.
Timetable 3 October - 28 April 2012:
Queenstown departures
10.00am - Queenstown to Strahan rail, arriving at Regatta Point in Strahan at 2.30pm and 4.00pm coach return arriving back in Queenstown at 5.00pm.
Strahan departures
10.15 am Strahan to Queenstown rail, arriving in Queenstown at 2.30pm and a 3.00pm coach return arriving back in Strahan at 4.00pm.
Please note this is a round trip - train one way/bus one way
Take a day trip from Hobart to explore Tasmania’s wildlife. Explore Mt. Field National Park, Mt Wellington, stroll the streets of Richmond, and meet Tasmanian Devils at Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary.
Join a wilderness cruise along Bruny Island's rugged coastline in search of regional wildlife. Explore the island after the cruise.
Discover Tasmania’s alpine heart and tick the World-Heritage-listed site of Cradle Mountain off your bucket list on a guided day trip from Launceston.
Join a local family owned and operated company for a personal and friendly morning cruise. Enjoy a guided tour on Sarah Island, a Gordon River rainforest board walk, and a tour of Huon Pine Sawmill.
Visit Port Arthur, a compelling and dramatic reminder of Australia’s convict past and the early settlement known as the Colony of Van Dieman's Land. See the main sights of Tasman National Park.
A 50-minute cruise down Launceston's spectacular Cataract Gorge. As you glide down the charismatic river, you can enjoy your skipper's commentary which will be provided on your surroundings.
Discover the world-class beaches, national parks, rugged coastline, and native wildlife of Bruny Island on a day trip from Hobart. Taste the finest local produce from the ocean and the land.
Cruise along the Ile Des Phoques island and stop to explore Maria Island on this day trip from Tribunna. See an array of wildlife along the way and be served a delicious lunch with drinks onboard.
Climb aboard the official sightseeing bus for a tour of Hobart's best attractions in 90 minutes. Use your 24-hour ticket to hop on and off at any of the 20 stops at your own pace.
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