West Coast
West Coast is one of Tasmania’s most popular travel destinations with everything that you require for the perfect family holiday. Strahan sits on the shores of Macquarie Harbour, which is six times bigger than Sydney Harbour! The town has a real charm, with its restored buildings in and around the wharf area, where the majority of shops and restaurants/cafes are located. It is a working fishing port and trying the delicious locally caught seafood is a must. Whilst in town, you have to take a tour up the magnificent Gordon River and on the harbor with World Heritage Cruise. West Strahan beach is a great picnic spot with safe beach, playground and amenities. Enjoy the fun of ‘The Ship that Never Was’, an amazing interactive, fun open air theatre production that takes you back in time. Great fun for children and adults.
Queenstown Once the hub of the Tasmanian mining boom at the turn of the 20th century, it still remains the largest town on the West Coast and is home to the Wilderness Railway. They offer a range of trips on the old steam train through the neighbouring countryside and even over to the seaport of Strahan. When in town, check out the Galley Museum or do an underground minetour. The nearby Spion Kopf lookout is an 8 min walk and gives great views over town and the infamous gravel football oval! Montezuma Falls, a 10 min drive out of Roseberry, is Tassie’s highest waterfall at 104 metres. It is an easy 3 hour return walk (4km one way), to see the spectacular falls, and walk across the suspension bridge.
Things to do in the area include:
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West Coast Wilderness Railway
Step back in history as you board a majestic steam train and journey deep into the heritage of the Tasmanian wilderness and hear tales of resilience and triumph over rugged terrain, hardship, and adversity.
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West Coast Heritage Centre
Zeehan The Silver City of the West Coast is home to the West Coast Heritage Centre
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Gordon River Cruises
Explore World Heritage wilderness with the multi award-winning, Tasmanian owned and operated Gordon River Cruises, when you cruise the Gordon River board the state-of-the-art new vessel, Spirit of the Wild.
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Strahan Village
Offering a charming range of accommodation options in the heart of Strahan, Strahan Village is perfectly located for your west coast getaway.
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Round Earth Company
A professional Performance Company that specialises in researching and telling local stories.
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