WEST COAST WILDERNESS RAILWAY

History that moves you

DISCOVERBOOK NOW

We are currently experiencing very high demand.

Please consider booking at least 4 to 6 weeks in advance

due to COVID related decreased carriage capacities.

WELCOME ABOARD

Step back in history and take a breathtaking train 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
Explore the attractions

DISCOVER TOURS

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Rack & Gorge

Take a half-day steam journey from Queenstown through ancient rainforest to Dubbil Barril and return.

4.5
Hours
Price from
Adult
$
120
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$
189
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Child
$
59
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$
130
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Family
$
270
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$
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Queenstown Explorer

Due to COVID related difficulties, this journey is not available at this stage.

9
Hours
Price from
Adult
$
185
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$
265
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Child
$
80
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$
265
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Family
$
410
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$
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River & Rainforest

Take a half-day diesel journey from Strahan's harbourside port to Dubbil Barril, deep in the rainforest, and back again.

4
Hours
Price from
Adult
$
120
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$
189
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Child
$
59
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$
130
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Family
$
270
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$
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Raft and Steam

Epic half-day from Queenstown combining a raft and steam journey through the rainforest. Subject to seasonality.

6
Hours
Price from
Adult
$
300
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$
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Child
$
240
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$
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Family
$
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$
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Footplate Experience

Journeys currently suspended due to COVID safety requirements.

6
Hours
Price from
Adult
$
490
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$
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Child
$
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$
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Family
$
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$
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Gift vouchers

Spoil the loved one in your life this Christmas

Hours
Price from
Adult
$
120
〜
$
189
〜
-
Child
$
59
〜
$
130
〜
-
Family
$
270
〜
$
〜
-

Gift vouchers

Spoil the loved one in your life this Christmas

Queenstown Explorer

Due to COVID related difficulties, this journey is not available at this stage.

Rack & Gorge

Take a half-day steam journey from Queenstown through ancient rainforest to Dubbil Barril and return.

River & Rainforest

Take a half-day diesel journey from Strahan's harbourside port to Dubbil Barril, deep in the rainforest, and back again.

Footplate Experience

Journeys currently suspended due to COVID safety requirements.

Raft and Steam

Epic half-day from Queenstown combining a raft and steam journey through the rainforest. Subject to seasonality.

DISCOVER STORIES

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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

EXPLORE THIS STORY

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

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WCWR welcomes two new drivers

February 3, 2022

Congratulations to our two newly certified drivers!

Abt #5 back on track

February 3, 2022

Welcoming Abt #5 back to passenger services

The story of Abt No. 1

February 16, 2021

On 11 November 1896, Abt Locomotive No. 1 started her long career on the Mt Lyell Mining and Rail Co line

Tracks on Point Cafe, Strahan

January 11, 2021

Pop in and enjoy views of Macquarie Harbour and a great selection of burgers, shakes and pancakes.

Locomotive No. 2 Restoration Project - The skeleton

January 6, 2021

As we restore Abt Locomotive No. 2 to her former glory, follow along in a series of blog posts.

Once upon a train... The story of Abt Locomotive No. 2

December 23, 2020

As we restore Abt Locomotive No. 2 to her former glory, follow along in a series of blog posts.

Back on Track

September 1, 2020

The engines are polished, the boilers are primed, the stations have been rejuvenated and we're getting back on track.

What did we get up to?

July 20, 2020

Find out what we've been up to at the railway in the last few months and learn about some ongoing projects.

Tracks on Point Cafe, Strahan

May 3, 2022

Pop in and enjoy views of Macquarie Harbour and a great selection of burgers, shakes and pancakes.

Tracks Cafe, Queenstown

April 22, 2022

Learn more about Tracks Cafe; a great place to stop for a quick bite, a delicious dessert or a hearty meal.

WCWR welcomes two new drivers

February 11, 2022

Congratulations to our two newly certified drivers!

Abt #5 back on track

February 4, 2022

Welcoming Abt #5 back to passenger services

The story of Abt No. 1

February 16, 2021

On 11 November 1896, Abt Locomotive No. 1 started her long career on the Mt Lyell Mining and Rail Co line

Locomotive No. 2 Restoration Project - The skeleton

January 6, 2021

As we restore Abt Locomotive No. 2 to her former glory, follow along in a series of blog posts.

Once upon a train... The story of Abt Locomotive No. 2

December 23, 2020

As we restore Abt Locomotive No. 2 to her former glory, follow along in a series of blog posts.

Back on Track

November 17, 2020

The engines are polished, the boilers are primed, the stations have been rejuvenated and we're getting back on track.

GETTING HERE (BY CAR)

FROM:
FROM:
HOBART
LAUNCESTON
DEVONPORT
CRADLE MT
From Cradle Mt
From Devonport
From Hobart
From Launceston

Driving Distance
Cradle Mountain to Queenstown

110km | 1hr 30 mins

(Queenstown to Strahan 41km | 45 mins)

Driving Distance
Devonport to Queenstown

181km | 2hrs 35 mins

(Queenstown to Strahan 41km | 45 mins)

Driving Distance
Hobart to Queenstown

260km | 3hrs 40 mins

(Queenstown to Strahan 41km | 45 mins)

Driving Distance
Launceston to Queenstown

296km | 3hrs 30 mins

(Queenstown to Strahan 41km | 45 mins)