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Queenstown - Tasmania
Queenstown is the largest town in the west of Tasmania. It is surrounded by dramatic hills and a moonscape of bare rocks, created from years of mining and logging in the 19 hundreds.
This unique town has a rich mining history and was once the world's richest mining town. Queenstown is a 260 kilometres from Hobart and approximately 200 kilometres from Devonport.
You can wander around town admiring Queenstown’s grand 19th century architecture.
Take a half day tour on the West Coast Wilderness Railway’s Steam train to Lynchford, Rinadeena and Dubbil Barril stations, you can even pan for gold.
Built in 1933 the fabulous art-deco Paragon Theatre offers self guided tours.
See The Gravel, Australia’s only gravel footy field where they still play Australian Rules Football.
Up at the Spion Kop Lookout you have 360 degree panoramic views over the town.
The Miners Siding is an interesting pictorial timeline of Queenstown's mining history. On the outskirts of town you can explore the Iron Blow, and learn more mining history.
Waterfalls near Queenstown
Nelson Falls is a stunning waterfall along the Lyell Highway in the Franklin-Gordon Wild Rivers National Park, approximately 30 kilometres from Queenstown. The water cascades 30 metres down the tiered black rocks into the Nelson River.
Horsetail Falls is a wonderful seasonal 50 metre waterfall along Moore Creek, on the outskirts of Queenstown. It is best viewed after heavy rains in the area, as at other times it is only a small trickle.
A fantastic full day experience in the West Coast Wilderness, with a steam train ride and King River rafting.