Tasmania's West Coast is a nature lovers delight and with no other place like it in the world, no trip to Tasmania is complete without a visit. Boasting dense rainforests, fragrant pine forests, majestic rivers, cascading waterfalls, sparkling lakes, glittering harbours and wild coastline can all be explored on foot, bar car, boat or plane.
• The dramatic copper and tin mining landscapes of Queenstown are a sight to behold and you can also take part in mining activities underground in the Mt Lyell mine or ride the chair lift for a great view.
• Bird River offers stunning, historic 4WD tours while Lake Bunbury offers fantastic trout fishing.
• Near Rosebery, Montezuma Falls , the highest falls in Tasmania, are just a short 4WD or walk away. Less than 20km west, Nelson Falls are also worth a visit.
• The nearby mining town of Zeehan is home to an Pioneers Cemetery and Museum.
• Further west, Granville's stunning coastline and Trial Harbours are a popular attraction.
• On the outskirts of Strahan, Macquarie Harbour offers cruises, kayaking, scenic flights, guided fishing trips, all-terrain motorbikes and 4WDs to explore the area.
• Located across Macquarie Harbour, the Sarah Island penal settlement is home to the popular play The Ship That Never Was as well as lovely dinner harbour cruises.
• Travel to Teepookana and explore King River or hike to the Plateau's Huon Pine forest.
• Take a walk along Ocean Beach and explore the Henty Dunes.
• Explore the restoration work of the Abt Railway from Strahan to Queenstown stopping at places of interest along the way.
• Heading south, discover the sheer beauty of the Franklin-Gordon Wild Rivers National Park with a 4WD tour, scenic flight, river cruise or white water rafting adventure, said to be one of the most rewarding in Australia.
