WCWR NEWS

Christmas in July

June 3, 2022

Pack your winter woollies and join us for some festive cheer...

Winter is a wonderful time to rug up and chill out on Tasmania’s West Coast, and what better way to celebrate the season than to join us aboard the West Coast Wilderness Railway for our celebration of Christmas in July – think cosy carriages, mulled wine, mince pies and gifts for the little ones.

Our festivities will include:

Mulled wine
Available for purchase on Heritage Carriages and included for all Wilderness Carriage passengers

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Mince pies and other Christmas delicacies
‍Available for purchase on Heritage Carriage and included for all Wilderness Carriage passengers

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‍Small gift for our junior passengers
‍(included for all children booked onto a Wilderness Carriage throughout July)

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Book your journey on either Rack and Gorge (departs Queenstown) or the River and Rainforest (departs Strahan) to join in the fun!

FEATURED NEWS

WCWR achieves EcoStar accreditation

West Coast Wilderness Railway is on track to a more sustainable future and recently gained EcoStar accreditation

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

Tracks on Point Cafe, Strahan

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

November 17, 2020

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

Tracks on Point Cafe, Strahan

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

WCWR achieves EcoStar accreditation

West Coast Wilderness Railway is on track to a more sustainable future and recently gained EcoStar accreditation

Tracks Cafe, Queenstown

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.

GETTING HERE (BY CAR)

FROM:

HOBART

LAUNCESTON

DEVONPORT

CRADLE MT

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)

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