Tasmania West Coast Wilderness Railway Tour

Discover one of the world's great railway journeys! Now, after 40 years, the West Coast Wilderness Railway in Tasmania is running again. You're able to travel through one of the world's last pristine wilderness areas crossing 40 bridges, wild rivers, and climb over 200 meters on a fascinating journey between Queenstown and Strahan. You'll also have the opportunity to visit an old gold mining settlement, explore the mine by candlelight and pan for gold in the river.

Discover one of the world's great railway journeys! Now, after 40 years, the West Coast Wilderness Railway in Tasmania is running again. You're able to travel through one of the world's last pristine wilderness areas crossing 40 bridges, wild rivers, and climb over 200 meters on a fascinating journey between Queenstown and Strahan. You'll also have the opportunity to visit an old gold mining settlement, explore the mine by candlelight and pan for gold in the river.
The historic 35 kilometer railway of tight curves and spectacular bridges clambers through rugged wilderness, dense rainforest and steep gorges, a legacy to the engineering skills, determination and endurance of the early 19th century West Coast pioneers who built it. Since 1896, the railway has hauled copper concentrates from the Queenstown mines to the port of Strahan, providing the only access and lifeline for the communities along the way.

Join the train seated in Tourist or Premier cars that feature natural Tasmanian timbers. The train will meet at Dubbil Barril where Fettlers lunches or afternoon teas are available from the train, or why not try 'Dotties' coffee shop in Queenstown for a fine selection of light refreshments, before or after your journey.

Options:

• Ex Strahan or Ex Queenstown Rail - One way tourist class rail journey from Strahan to Queenstown or vice versa. Includes a packed lunch. (Rail without coach transfers only available to March 31, 2009)
• Strahan or Queenstown Tourist - One way Tourist class rail journey with coach transfers back to Strahan or Queenstown. Includes a packed lunch.
• Strahan or Queenstown Premier - One way Premier class rail journey with coach transfers back to Strahan or Queenstown. Includes lunch, snacks and beverages, dedicated guide/steward plus a souvenir guide book. (Premier rail option available from April 1, 2009)

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