West Coast Wilderness Railway is one of lutruwita/Tasmania’s most distinctive tourism experiences. Not sure which journey is right for you? Compare our five train journeys departing from Strahan and Queenstown to find the one that fits your West Coast adventure.
Every journey travels through Tasmania’s rainforest, river gorges and mining heritage, whether you board the Strahan train at Regatta Point or a steam train at Queenstown Station. Journeys run from 1.5 hours to a half-day.
Step onboard this steam train experience headed deep into the rainforest, where you will journey through the historic mining town of Queenstown, once cut off from the world except for the existence of this unique railway, and travel to Rinadeena ascending along the famous Abt rack railway.
The Agrarian Kitchen on Board from Strahan.
Step aboard a heritage Drewry diesel train at Regatta Point Station and settle in for a moving feast curated by one of Tasmania’s most celebrated chefs.
Step onboard our heritage train at Queenstown Station and take the 20-minute journey to Lynchford, once a centre for pioneers, adventurers and those with gold fever!
This short return journey offers a relaxed and accessible introduction to the West Coast’s rivers, rainforest, and railway heritage.
As the train eases away from the harbour in Strahan, our onboard guides share stories of the railway, the river, and the people who have lived and worked along this line.
Join the Driver and Fireman aboard an original Abt steam locomotive, ascending the 1:16 gradient under the power of the Abt rack and pinion system to Rinadeena Saddle and back again.
Lindon was born in Strahan and grew up living at Teepookana with his family during the 1930’s and early 1940’s, his father worked on the line.
The search for gold began near Lynchford from the early 1860s…
When Edwin Bowes Kelly decided a railway was the only way to transport mined copper through this rainforest, he had to tackle many, many problems.
One of these was to make his way over and down a hill that was twice as steep as any rail engineer of the day would ever tackle…
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Still unsure which journey might be for you, or have further questions about the journeys. Contact our team for more information, as we look forward to being able to welcome you aboard!
