WEST COAST WILDERNESS RAILWAY

History that moves you

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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. Much more than a railway journey within a wilderness setting, the West Coast Wilderness Railway is a heritage experience that will touch your soul.

Rainforest track

Join us for an unforgettable railway journey along 35km of wild rainforest track between Queenstown and Strahan

Railway Museum

Discover the deep links between the railway and the development of Tasmania's West Coast at our Museum - entry is free

Historic rolling stock

Get up close with our historic engines and carriages, and the people who keep them rolling

Cafe and Gift Shop

Enjoy great coffee and refreshments and shop for unique mementos of your railway adventure

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Queenstown Explorer

Take a full day to experience the complete West Coast Wilderness Railway journey, from Strahan to Queenstown.

Rack and Gorge

Take a half-day journey through the wilderness, from Queenstown to Dubbil Barril and the King River Gorge.

River and Rainforest

Take a half-day steam train journey deep into the wilderness, from Strahan to Lower Landing and Dubbil Barril.

Footplate Experience

Spend an unforgettable morning, working alongside the crew of an historic steam locomotive.

Steam and Hydro

Combine your Rack and Gorge journey with a guided tour of the Lake Margaret Power Station for a fascinating experience.

Raft and Steam

Raft the King River Gorge then take an unforgettable steam train journey through the rainforest back to Queenstown.

Heli-Steam

Combine your rail journey with a bird's-eye view of Tasmania’s West Coast

Christmas in July - River and Rainforest

Celebrate a cool-climate Christmas with a steam train journey through the Tasmanian rainforest in winter.

Christmas in July - Rack and Gorge

Celebrate a cool-climate Christmas with a steam train journey through the Tasmanian rainforest in winter.

Heli-Steam

Combine your rail journey with a bird's-eye view of Tasmania’s West Coast

Christmas in July - River and Rainforest

Celebrate a cool-climate Christmas with a steam train journey through the Tasmanian rainforest in winter.

Christmas in July - Rack and Gorge

Celebrate a cool-climate Christmas with a steam train journey through the Tasmanian rainforest in winter.

Steam and Hydro

Combine your Rack and Gorge journey with a guided tour of the Lake Margaret Power Station for a fascinating experience.

Queenstown Explorer

Take a full day to experience the complete West Coast Wilderness Railway journey, from Strahan to Queenstown.

Rack and Gorge

Take a half-day journey through the wilderness, from Queenstown to Dubbil Barril and the King River Gorge.

River and Rainforest

Take a half-day steam train journey deep into the wilderness, from Strahan to Lower Landing and Dubbil Barril.

Footplate Experience

Spend an unforgettable morning, working alongside the crew of an historic steam locomotive.

Raft and Steam

Raft the King River Gorge then take an unforgettable steam train journey through the rainforest back to Queenstown.

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Not just a steam train,
It’s a heritage to explore

The Kerrisons

Dairy farmers at Dubbil Barril

The Kerrisons

Railway fettler Cecil Kerrison supplemented his income by starting a dairy farm deep in the rainforest at Dubbil Barril

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Not just a steam train,
It’s a heritage to explore

James Crotty

The man who discovered the west's riches

James Crotty

it was said that if you pulled grass up by the roots at Iron Blow, the gold would sprinkle out of it.

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Not just a steam train,
It’s a heritage to explore

Dr Roman Abt

Inventor of the Rack and Pinion Railway

Dr Roman Abt

Dr Carl Roman Abt was a Swiss engineer, inventor and entrepreneur who would have a profound impact on the people of Tasmania’s west coast.

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Not just a steam train,
It’s a heritage to explore

Anthony Edwin Bowes Kelly

Father of the Railway

Anthony Edwin Bowes Kelly

In 1891, Bowes Kelly saw an advertisement from a fellow Irishman who was seeking an investor for his gold mine at Iron Blow in Tasmania

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The Kerrisons

Dairy farmers at Dubbil Barril

Railway fettler Cecil Kerrison supplemented his income by starting a dairy farm deep in the rainforest at Dubbil Barril

James Crotty

The man who discovered the west's riches

it was said that if you pulled grass up by the roots at Iron Blow, the gold would sprinkle out of it.

Dr Roman Abt

Inventor of the Rack and Pinion Railway

Dr Carl Roman Abt was a Swiss engineer, inventor and entrepreneur who would have a profound impact on the people of Tasmania’s west coast.

Anthony Edwin Bowes Kelly

Father of the Railway

In 1891, Bowes Kelly saw an advertisement from a fellow Irishman who was seeking an investor for his gold mine at Iron Blow in Tasmania

FEATURED NEWS

Heritage diesel locos on River and Rainforest tour this week

August 13, 2018

Our historic diesel locomotives date from the 1950s

TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence

We are delighted to have recieved a 2018 TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence.

Rug up and chill out on the West Coast this winter

You'll find plenty of activities, cosy accommodation and a warm welcome during winter on Tasmania's wild West Coast,

A West Coast tradition lives on with the Picnic Train

January 4, 2018

During the early years of the twentieth century, the Mount Lyell Picnic at Strahan was the major annual social event.

Summer timetable offers plenty of options for rail tours

January 3, 2018

Our Summer timetable has commenced.

Tourism award a team effort

November 12, 2017

The West Coast Wilderness Railway has been named Tasmania's best Tourism Attraction for 2017

Get ready for adventure with our partner packages

October 25, 2017

Combine your railway journey with some adventure

Tourism - It's a Team Effort

October 24, 2017

We were thrilled to be featured in a recent campaign to highlight the community benefits of the tourism industry

Heritage diesel locos on River and Rainforest tour this week

August 13, 2018

Our historic diesel locomotives date from the 1950s

Rug up and chill out on the West Coast this winter

You'll find plenty of activities, cosy accommodation and a warm welcome during winter on Tasmania's wild West Coast,

TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence

We are delighted to have recieved a 2018 TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence.

West Coast Wilderness Railway employees awarded for kindness

January 4, 2018

West Coast Wilderness Railway employees awarded for kindness

Tourism - It's a Team Effort

January 4, 2018

We were thrilled to be featured in a recent campaign to highlight the community benefits of the tourism industry

A rare three-loco day at Queenstown Station

January 4, 2018

A rare sight greeted visitors and passengers at Queenstown Station, home of the West Coast Wilderness Railway recently

Cruise passengers from Queen Mary II explore the West Coast

January 4, 2018

New Railway Museum now open at Queenstown Station

January 4, 2018

The West Coast Wilderness Railway Museum at Queenstown Station has been fully refurbished..

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