West Coast Wilderness Railway

The West Coast Wilderness Railway is Tasmania’s rainforest railway, blending a community’s deep ties to heritage with wilderness as old as time. The railway chugs through verdant rainforest to reach remote stations buried deep in the wilderness. The environment is invigorating – the air is crisp, and the cool-temperate landscape is layered with enchanting shades of green.

The heritage railway was built in the late 19th century to transport Queenstown’s copper riches across some of the state’s toughest terrain. Today, a journey on the railway brings to life the stories surrounding this incredible feat of engineering (and the people who made it possible).

Operating a range of immersive trips from Strahan and Queenstown, with a choice of carriages: heritage carriages provide heating and cooling, with booth seating, while wilderness carriages offer booth seats and tables, access to the carriage balcony and some food and drink options.

Rinadeena, Rack & Rainforest

Step onboard this 3-hour steam train experience, headed deep into the rainforest, stopping at Lynchford and Rinadeena Stations and returning to Queenstown Station. Experience the Aby Rack and pinion and admire the wilderness that surrounds you. Pan for gold or browse the Pioneers Room to learn more of the history at Lynchford station, formally a small-town brimming with gold fever, now lost to history.

Teepookana & The King

Depart Regatta Point Station in Strahan for a 2.5-hour wilderness experience onboard a heritage diesel train. Travel beside Macquarie Harbour before following the King River, deep into the rainforest. Journey over the Iron Bridge at Teepookana and stop at Lower Landing for a short walk through the rainforest. Learn about the local flora and taste forest honey made from endemic flower species before heading back to Strahan.

Lynchford Express

Take the 20-minute train journey through Queenstown to Lynchford Station, now an exclusive stop on the railway line, once a centre for pioneers, adventurers and those with gold fever. Listen to the guides knowledgeable commentary, a journey through the last 200 years, sharing the stories of the pioneering folk who once called the railway their home. Take in the Lynchford Museum or pan for gold before heading back to Queenstown onboard a heritage steam train.