Attractions & Tours - West Coast & Central Tasmania
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Devils at Cradle - Tasmanian Devil Sanctuary
3950 Cradle Mountain Road, Cradle Mountain
Explore the mysterious world of the Tasmanian Devil at this unique alpine conservation park, located just 500m from the entrance to the Cradle Mountain National Park. Visit the sanctuary during the day on a Keepers Tour or come along at night and join one of the After Dark Feeding Tours.
Gordon River Cruises
The Esplanade, Strahan
Be first on the water and witness the magical reflections as you cruise quietly on the Gordon River aboard the award-winning Spirit of the Wild, a unique custom-built vessel with a hybrid propulsion system, designed to have minimal impact on the environment. Enjoy dedicated on-board guides and step ashore in the rainforest at Heritage Landing and again at Sarah Island as well as visiting salmon farms and Hells Gates at the mouth of Macquarie Harbour.
King River Rafting
Driffield Street, Queenstown
King River Rafting is focused on providing quality one day wilderness rafting experiences. With controlled Hydro flows on the King River, water is assured. The King River Gorge is full of west coast history, thick rainforest and ancient huon pines. The grade three rapids are fun and exciting. The lower King River is peaceful with remote rain forest and different views of the West Coast Wilderness Railway.
TasVacations Bonus: Free Queenstown hotel pick up & drop off.
Old Kempton Distillery
26 Main Street, Kempton
Located in Dysart House, Kempton, approximately 45 minutes drive from Hobart. Built in 1842, it has become the much loved home of Old Kempton Distillery. Whisky, gin and liqueurs are all made onsite in the Old Stables. Tastings and light meals are served daily in the old coaching house. Walk the grounds, take a tour with the Distillers or just enjoy a tasting and a cup of coffee.
TasVacations Bonus: 10% off all Cellar Door purchases made on the day.
Pieman River Cruise
1 Corinna Road, Corinna
The Pieman River Cruise is a unique experience at Corinna Wilderness. Enjoy an intimate tour aboard the famous Arcadia II; the only Huon Pine river cruiser in the world! The cruise offers a prime opportunity to explore the rugged nature of the Pieman Heads, admire the pristine and ancient Tarkine rainforest and observe the flora and fauna known to the area.
Roamwild Tasmania
The Paragon Theatre, 11 McNamara Street, Queenstown
The ‘RoamWild Signature Tour’ combines the best of RoamWild Tasmania’s most popular adventures. Mine for ore samples in the 1890’s copper/gold/silver mine. You find it, you keep it. Explore the abandoned village of Lake Margaret where workers and their families lived for decades while they kept the hydropower station running to power the Mt Lyell Mine. Have tea and cake in the village hall and marvel at the turbines inside the power station, still working more than a century after being commissioned as the first hydropower station in Tasmania.
West Coast Wilderness Railway
1 Driffield Street, Queenstown
Wilderness in comfort - Built 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.
World Heritage Cruises
The Esplanade, Strahan
World Heritage Cruises offer a cruise into World Heritage Wilderness like no other. With over 120 years of experience cruising Macquarie Harbour and the majestic Gordon River, our family-owned business offer a very authentic day like no other. The daily cruise includes breathtaking scenery, a delicious buffet lunch, two on-shore guided walks, and fabulous hospitality.
