Attractions & Tours - West Coast & Central Tasmania
Bonnet Island Experience
The Esplanade, Strahan
This is a fully guided, small group experience. Your vessel will cruise to Bonnet Island (approx. 30 mins), located just inside the entrance to Macquarie Harbour. When you arrive, your guide will take you to the lighthouse and tell you about the local history as you watch the sunset.
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 Cradle Mountain National Park. Visit the sanctuary during the day on a Keepers Tour or come along at night and join in 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 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.
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
Meet local Piners, explore mysteries of prehistoric forests. Spot wildlife in the Franklin/Gordon World Heritage Wilderness. Pan for gold, marvel at Lake Margret’s spectacular roaring waters & stand on the NO DAMS 1980 site. Breathtaking sunsets atop Mt Owen from Sea to Highlands. True local interpretive guides & picnic goodies freshly made for your family.
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
Cruise the Gordon River on board the new vessel MV Harbour Master with a family owned and operated company. Stopping at Sarah Island, Heritage Landing and visiting Hells Gates and salmon farms.