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History that moves you For more information about any of our tours, bookings and local knowledge, please visit: wcwr.com.au Or give us a call on (03) 6471 0100 Email [email protected] Queenstown Station 1 Driffield Street, Queenstown, Tasmania Regatta Point Station 62 Esplanade, Strahan, Tasmania More than a train ride Turning the train Dubbil Barril is the midway point of the railway line and on our half day journeys, the locomotives are turned by hand on the manual turntable – a great photo opportunity. Gold panning Catch gold fever at Lynchford, a former mine, as you try your hand at panning for gold. Will you strike it rich? Café The west’s best coffee, snacks and light meals are available at our cafés at Queenstown and Regatta Point Stations. Gift Shop Find the perfect memento of your adventure in our shops at Queenstown and Regatta Point Station. Museum With displays and original artefacts reflecting the stories of this remarkable railway, the Museum is open whenever Queenstown Station is open, and entry is free. Visitor information Visit Queenstown or Regatta Point Stations to browse brochures of other local attractions and activities or chat to our knowledgeable staff, who can assist with bookings. Rainforest walk At Dubbil Barril, take a stroll through the rainforest to see native species growing along a beautiful creek bed. Things to do Discover the west coast’s convict history on a tour of Sarah Island and Macquarie Harbour, take a guided tour, see the sights and wildlife, learn about the region’s mining, hydro and environmental history, visit museums and galleries, or time your visit for festivals and events. Somewhere to stay There is a wide range of accommodation available throughout the west coast – from heritage hotels, cottages and rustic cabins, to apartments, resorts and lodges. Historic townships Tasmania’s west coast is a region with a character all its own and the region’s townships each reflect aspects of its personality. Find out more wcwr.com.au Honey tasting Bee hives are placed in the forest around the Teepookana plateau, and during our stops at Lower Landing, you can taste the wild honeys they produce. Take some time to continue exploring Tasmania’s west coast before or after your West Coast Wilderness Railway journey. Stay & explore
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History that moves you
For more information about any of our tours, bookings and local knowledge, please visit:
wcwr.com.auOr give us a call on (03) 6471 0100 Email [email protected]
Queenstown Station 1 Driffield Street, Queenstown, Tasmania
Regatta Point Station 62 Esplanade, Strahan, Tasmania
More than a train rideTurning the trainDubbil Barril is the midway point of the railway line and on our half day journeys, the locomotives are turned by hand on the manual turntable – a great photo opportunity.
Gold panningCatch gold fever at Lynchford, a former mine, as you try your hand at panning for gold. Will you strike it rich?
CaféThe west’s best coffee, snacks and light meals are available at our cafés at Queenstown and Regatta Point Stations.
Gift Shop Find the perfect memento of your adventure in our shops at Queenstown and Regatta Point Station.
MuseumWith displays and original artefacts reflecting the stories of this remarkable railway, the Museum is open whenever Queenstown Station is open, and entry is free.
Visitor information Visit Queenstown or Regatta Point Stations to browse brochures of other local attractions and activities or chat to our knowledgeable staff, who can assist with bookings.
Rainforest walkAt Dubbil Barril, take a stroll through the rainforest to see native species growing along a beautiful creek bed.
Things to doDiscover the west coast’s convict history on a tour of Sarah Island and Macquarie Harbour, take a guided tour, see the sights and wildlife, learn about the region’s mining, hydro and environmental history, visit museums and galleries, or time your visit for festivals and events.
Somewhere to stayThere is a wide range of accommodation available throughout the west coast – from heritage hotels, cottages and rustic cabins, to apartments, resorts and lodges.
Historic townshipsTasmania’s west coast is a region with a character all its own and the region’s townships each reflect aspects of its personality.
Find out morewcwr.com.au
Honey tastingBee hives are placed in the forest around the Teepookana plateau, and during our stops at Lower Landing, you can taste the wild honeys they produce.
Take some time to continue exploring Tasmania’s west coast before or after your West Coast Wilderness Railway journey.
Stay &explore
Queenstown Explorer | FULL DAY
Strahan > Queenstown > Strahan
Our full day tour includes the King River Gorge, the “rack” section of the railway track (steepest steam railway in the southern hemisphere), the magnificent rainforest, and all stations along the way. The train stops in Queenstown for one and a half hours allowing passengers to explore the historic mining town and discover the region’s rich history with a guided or self guided tour.
Rack and Gorge | HALF DAY
Queenstown > Dubbil Barril > QueenstownThis half day tour departs Queenstown Station travelling steep grades using the Abt rack & pinion system that the West Coast Wilderness Railway is renowned for. The King River Gorge and cool-temperate rainforest complete the experience.
Raft and Steam | HALF DAY
Queenstown > Dubbil Barril > QueenstownCombine a train journey with a white-water adventure as King River Rafting guides you down the rapids of the King River to Dubbil Barril. There you will meet the train for the return journey to Queenstown.
Wilderness in comfortBuilt in 1896 to transport ore from Queenstown’s mines to the port of Strahan, the West Coast Wilderness Railway now carries visitors through Tasmania’s western wilderness in style aboard historic carriages pulled by meticulously restored steam engines. You’ll travel through rainforests, cross wild rivers and mountain gorges, enjoying spectacular views while listening to fascinating commentary about the region’s rich and colourful past.
Footplate Experience | 8 HOURS
Queenstown > Dubbil Barril > QueenstownYour opportunity to spend half a day in the steam loco cabin alongside the driver and fireman on our Rack and Gorge tour. This experience will delight steam and rail enthusiasts and makes an ideal gift. Overalls and tea flask provided.
Heli-SteamCombine your steam train journey with a bird’s eye view of Western Tasmania. Travel by train from Strahan to Dubbil Barril, then board your helicopter for a spectacular flight back to Strahan.
River and Rainforest | HALF DAY
Strahan > Dubbil Barril > StrahanEnjoy a relaxing half day journey departing the original harbour side Regatta Point Station in Strahan. Take in the fabulous views as the train follows the Macquarie harbour foreshore and King River taking you deep into the rainforest.
Steam and Hydro | FULL DAY
Immerse yourself in history by combining the Rack and Gorge tour and an afternoon of exploration with RoamWild Tasmania tours, visiting the abandoned Hydro township of Lake Margaret and Queenstown’s art deco gem, the Paragon Theatre.
Choice of tours & carriagesA range of full and half-day tours have options to include activities such as heritage tours, white water rafting and scenic helicopter flights. Each tour has the option of travelling in our stylish Wilderness Carriage (complete with balcony), in which guests are welcomed with a complimentary glass of Tasmanian sparkling wine on arrival and enjoy delicious Tasmanian produce throughout the journey, or in our beautifully restored Heritage Carriages with drinks and snacks available for purchase along the way.
1 JUNE – 16 SEPTEMBER 2018 | WINTER SCHEDULE 2 JANUARY – 31 MARCH 2019
1 APRIL – 20 APRIL 2019
17 SEPTEMBER 2018 – 1 JANUARY 2019
Time Mon Tue Wed Thurs Fri Sat Sun
10am–2pm
Rack & Gorge
Rack & Gorge
Rack & Gorge
10am–2pm
River & Rainforest
River & Rainforest
River & Rainforest
Time Mon Tue Wed Thurs Fri Sat Sun
8.30am– 5.30pm
Q’town Explorer
Q’town Explorer
Q’town Explorer
9am–1pm
Rack & Gorge
Rack & Gorge
Rack & Gorge
Rack & Gorge
Rack & Gorge
Rack & Gorge
Rack & Gorge
2.15pm–6.15pm
Rack & Gorge*
Rack & Gorge*
Rack & Gorge*
9am–1pm
River & Rainforest
River & Rainforest
River & Rainforest
River & Rainforest
2.15pm–6.15pm
River & Rainforest
River & Rainforest
River & Rainforest
Time Mon Tue Wed Thurs Fri Sat Sun
8.30am– 5.30pm
Q’town Explorer
Q’town Explorer
Q’town Explorer
9am–1pm
Rack & Gorge
Rack & Gorge
Rack & Gorge
Rack & Gorge
Rack & Gorge
Rack & Gorge
Rack & Gorge
9am–1pm
River & Rainforest
River & Rainforest
River & Rainforest
River & Rainforest
2.15pm–6.15pm
River & Rainforest
River & Rainforest
River & Rainforest
Time Mon Tue Wed Thurs Fri Sat Sun
8.30am–5.30pm
Q’town Explorer
Q’town Explorer
9am–1pm
Rack & Gorge
Rack & Gorge
Rack & Gorge
Rack & Gorge
Rack & Gorge
Rack & Gorge
Rack & Gorge
12.15pm – 6.15pm
River & Rainforest
River & Rainforest
River & Rainforest
River & Rainforest
Rack & Gorge departures from Queenstown
River & Rainforest departures from Strahan
Queenstown Explorer departures from Strahan
Bookings strongly recommended
There will be no services
operating on Queen’s
Birthday public holiday
or Christmas Day.
* 2.15pm Rack & Gorge and 9am River & Rainforest unavailable 28/1/19 to 10/2/19, and 11/3/19 (Eight Hour Day)
Queenstown Explorer Unavailable 26/1/19 (Australia Day Picnic Train)
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