EXTEND YOUR NORTH WEST JOURNEY
West Coast
Rainforest, a steam railway and a town built around a mine. It’s further than it looks on the map, so allow the time.
Continue your North West journey into the mountains, rainforest and historic towns of the West Coast. Cruise the Gordon River from Strahan, ride the steam railway from Queenstown and keep going through Zeehan, Rosebery and lakeside Tullah.
Allow several days for river cruises, railway journeys, walks and time in the towns. Stay in one place or make the region part of a longer road trip.
For detailed experiences, accommodation and itineraries, visit the dedicated West Coast Tasmania website.
West Coast Tasmania
Visit West Coast Tasmania
Strahan & the Gordon River
Stay beside Macquarie Harbour in Strahan and take a cruise into the rainforest-lined Gordon River. Visit Sarah Island for the harbour’s convict history and see its narrow entrance at Hells Gates.
- Gordon River cruises — past 1,000-year-old Huon pines.
- Hells Gates — the narrow, treacherous mouth of Macquarie Harbour.
- Sarah Island — ruins of one of Australia's harshest penal settlements.
Queenstown & the Wilderness Railway
Walk Queenstown’s streets, hear its mining stories and take in the mountain landscape around it. Make time for a West Coast Wilderness Railway experience through rainforest and river country.
- Mining heritage — Queenstown’s moonscape hills and mining story.
- Wilderness Railway — a steam journey through rainforest and steep gorges.
- Iron Blow Lookout — a flooded open-cut mine of vivid colour.
Beyond the towns
Choose a rainforest walk, spend time beside a lake or head towards Ocean Beach and the Henty Dunes. Mountain-bike trails and longer wilderness walks are there for those with more time.
Find experiences suited to your interests, ability and time on the West Coast Tasmania website.
- Montezuma Falls — Tasmania's highest waterfall, via a rainforest walk.
- The Franklin — white-water rafting.
- Frenchmans Cap — a challenging multi-day alpine walk.
The region
Find your way around the West Coast
Plot your way around the West Coast wilderness. Filter the map by where to stay, what to see and where to eat.
Make it a trip
Plan your West Coast journey
Frequently asked questions
Can I combine the North West and West Coast in one trip?
Yes. The regions can be combined in a self-drive journey, with coastal towns, rainforest, mountains and historic settlements to stop at along the way.
How long should I allow for the West Coast?
Allow several days, and more if you want time beyond the main towns. The West Coast Tasmania website has three-, five- and seven-day itineraries to help you plan.
Where should I stay on the West Coast?
Choose accommodation in Strahan, Queenstown, Zeehan, Rosebery and Tullah. Choose your base around the experiences you want to include, or stay in different towns as you travel.
Where can I find detailed West Coast travel information?
Visit the West Coast Tasmania website for things to do, accommodation, food, itineraries and practical advice.
Can I take a caravan or motorhome to the West Coast?
Yes, but allow extra time. Roads into the region are winding and conditions can change, so check current road advice before you set out and plan stops with room for larger vehicles.
