West Coast Wilderness Railway

Take a trip back in time to where men laboured through mud, rain and treacherous landscapes to forge a link between the mining town of Queenstown and the port of Strahan.

The West Coast Wilderness Railway forms a gateway for visitors to explore Tasmania’s unique rail heritage, discovering the inspiring story of the pioneers who built the railway more than 100 years ago.

Along the 35km journey you will stop at stations of the past – Lower Landing, Dubbil Barril, Rinadeena – where your trained guides will bring to life the stories of these historic points on the railway.

Premier Class carriage
Take in the journey from the Premier Carriage – where your every desire, from sparkling at breakfast to pastries for morning tea and local cheeses in the afternoon, is cared for by your carriage attendant.

From your comfortable seating and glassed-in rear doors with balcony, the view is spectacular as you pass over bridges towering above the rivers below, through massive hand-hewed rock cuttings, under the protective canopies of ancient rainforests and along the edge of plunging gorges.

Please Note: This is a one-way journey from Queenstown or Strahan returning via coach to point of departure.

The West Coast Wilderness Railway runs all year round apart from Christmas Day.

Click here to view Railway History.

Click here to view Railway Reconstruction.


Former Deputy Prime Minister of Australia, Trade Minister and now rail book author, Tim Fischer, had the following to say about his experience aboard the West Coast Wilderness Railway.

Click here to view Exerpt.

West Coast Wilderness Railway Timetable to the 29th August 2010:

Queenstown departures (Monday, Wednesday, Saturday)
Train departs at 11am, arriving in Strahan at 3.30pm.
Available bus options connecting with train:
Morning bus from Strahan to Queenstown departs at 9.30am, arriving at 10.30am.
Afternoon bus from Strahan to Queenstown departs at 3.30pm arriving at 4.30pm.
(Bookings made via this website include the morning bus, unless afternoon bus is prior arranged)

Strahan departures (Tuesday, Thursday, Sunday)
Train departs 10.15am, arriving in Queenstown at 3.15pm.
Afternoon bus from Queenstown to Strahan departs at 3.30pm arriving at 4.30pm.

The West Coast Wilderness Railway operates all year round apart from Christmas Day. Whilst every effort is made to offer the service and advertised attraction, West Coast Wilderness Railway cannot be held liable for any changes to the above timetable.


Duration: Approx 5 hours

Please Note: All West Coast Wilderness Railway prices quoted below include coach transfer back to your point of departure.

Tour Child Policy: Children 3-14 years are entitled to Child fares on West Coast Wilderness Railway. Children 2 years and under are classified as infants and travel free (maximum of 1 infant per paying adult). Child fares are not available for Premier Carriage, however children (including infants) may travel on an adult fare.

To view the West Coast Wilderness Railway brochure, flyer and 2010 timetable, please click the image below: