Take a heritage journey through time
Board our heritage train at Queenstown Station and take the 20-minute journey to Lynchford, once a centre for pioneers, adventurers and those with gold fever.
Onboard, listen as our guide shares stories and knowledgeable commentary that will take you on a journey through the last 200 years, sharing the stories of the pioneering folk who once called the railway their home.
Disembark at Lynchford Station and walk in their footsteps, pan for gold or take in the Lynchford Museum before heading back to Queenstown with a new appreciation for the railway and its stories.
Wilderness carriage passengers are invited to start their journey with a glass of Tasmanian sparkling wine or juice and indulge in a locally inspired light menu included in the ticket price.
Quoted pricing and timetable departures subject to change.
Climb onboard a lovingly restored carriage and embark on a heritage rail journey through Queenstown.
Alight the train at Lynchford, a station approximately 20 minutes train journey from Queenstown and only accessible for passengers onboard our railway. Take in your surrounds, pan for gold like the old timers and take in the history in the Pioneer’s Room in the main station. Heritage Carriage passengers may also wish to purchase a Devonshire Tea from Con’s Cribroom or a hot drink.
Steam locomotive
Pioneer Stories
Gold Panning
Climb onboard a lovingly restored carriage and embark on a heritage rail journey through Queenstown.
Alight the train at Lynchford, a station approximately 20 minutes train journey from Queenstown and only accessible for passengers onboard our railway. Take in your surrounds, pan for gold like the old timers and take in the history in the Pioneer’s Room in the main station. Heritage Carriage passengers may also wish to purchase a Devonshire Tea from Con’s Cribroom or a hot drink.
Steam locomotive
Pioneer Stories
Gold Panning
WCWR offers two types of carriage journeys for each departure. All carriages provide comfortable, upholstered booth seating with good airflow, heating, and cooling.
Wilderness Carriages have the additional benefit of reduced capacity, a carriage balcony, welcome drink, tea and coffee and food service.
Carriage Type
Heritage Carriage
History that moves you
Carriage Type
Wilderness Carriage
History that moves you
During one half of the journey you will face in one direction, but once the train travels in the opposite direction (on the way back to your original departure station), so will you. This means you will face backwards either during the first or second half of your journey. As the train moves quite slowly, motion sickness is exceptionally rare, however, should you have any concerns about this, please call our team directly at least 24 hours prior to your departure.
Everyone is different and we want everyone onboard to feel welcome and safe.
If you have unique needs, please refer to our accessibility statement and/or contact us.
Absolutely! We also have kiosks available at remote stations that sell drinks and snacks. For those booked in the Wilderness Carriage, you will also be served a light meal onboard.
No. Toilets are available at remote stations, not onboard. The train journey between Queenstown and Lynchford is approximately 20 minutes. Toilets at remote stations are off grid and located on station platforms.
During one half of the journey you will face in one direction, but once the train travels in the opposite direction (on the way back to your original departure station), so will you. This means you will face backwards either during the first or second half of your journey. As the train moves quite slowly, motion sickness is exceptionally rare, however, should you have any concerns about this, please call our team directly at least 24 hours prior to your departure.
Everyone is different and we want everyone onboard to feel welcome and safe.
If you have unique needs, please refer to our accessibility statement and/or contact us.
Absolutely! We also have kiosks available at remote stations that sell drinks and snacks. For those booked in the Wilderness Carriage, you will also be served a light meal onboard.
No. Toilets are available at remote stations, not onboard. The train journey between Queenstown and Lynchford is approximately 20 minutes. Toilets at remote stations are off grid and located on station platforms.
