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 this five hour journey you will stop at stations of the past – 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 on arrival to pastries for morning tea, lunch, 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.



Click here to view Railway History.
Click here to view Railway Reconstruction.
Click here to view Exerpt from Tim Fischer.

To view brochure, click the image below:

Timetable valid until 31 May 2012:

Queenstown departures
Departing Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays.
11.00am - Queenstown to Strahan rail, arriving at Regatta Point in Strahan at 3.30pm and 4.00pm coach return arriving back in Queenstown at 5.00pm.

Strahan departures
Departing Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Sundays
10.15 am Strahan to Queenstown rail, arriving in Queenstown at 2.30pm and a 3.00pm coach return arriving back in Strahan at 4.00pm. Please note this is a round trip - train one way/bus one way

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.

Please note: any discounts offered apply to our standard rack rates only.