Plan Your Visit

Everything you need to know before you visit the West Coast Wilderness Railway. Choose your train journey, work out how to get here, and see where each journey departs from and how long to allow. Whether you have half a day for a steam journey through the rainforest or an hour for a short scenic ride, this page will help you plan your day on Tasmania’s wild west coast.

Getting Here

How to get to Queenstown and Strahan in Tasmania. Whether you're travelling from Hobart, Launceston or Devonport to see us, here’s everything you need to know to get yourself West. The road’s part of the story, so we’ll show you what’s worth stopping for along the way.
An image of the Strahan waterfront with a walking track to the right and the Macquarie Harbour to the left. Image also shows the main township of Strahan in the background along with boats that are docked.

Journeys

Not sure which journey to choose? Compare all train journeys. Explore the stories, scenery and steam behind each experience and find the one that fits your West Coast adventure.
A steam locomotive waiting by the station's platform, a sign displaying that the train is stopped at Lynchford station. Nearby a water tank in the foreground, and steam bellowing from the loco's chimney.

Food

Where to eat in Queenstown and Strahan. Drop into our station cafés before or after your journey. Good coffee, honest food and no fuss.

Accommodation

Staying a little longer? The West Coast Tasmania website has plenty of local accommodation options. Find a base and settle in, there’s more to explore than a day will hold.

Itineraries

Browse itineraries from West Coast Tasmania to help shape your journey, whether you’re here for a day or diving deeper.