Getting to Strahan on the west coast of Tassie involves a decent half to full day of driving (depending on where you’re coming from) but it’s definitely worth the effort. ...

On Day 13 of our road trip, we drove down the west coast to the quaint seaside village town of Strahan. If you head due west from here the next ...

There are several ways to access this wet, wild, western Tasmania national park, known for its dense rainforest and rugged mountain peaks. In Strahan, you can hop aboard a World ...

Make your way into the wilderness, traverse a rickety swinging bridge, and find yourself at the glorious Montezuma Falls. They’re located in the West of the island, so be sure ...

Although most of the tourist action takes place on the East Coast in the warmer months, a great escape is the popular West Coast Wilderness Railway. The West Coast is ...

The harbourside village of Strahan draws visitors with its history and natural beauty. Two of the major attractions in Strahan is via boat or train. Cruise along the Gordon River ...

As a mining city, Zeehan had its glory years in 1882 when money was discovered there. Connected to Strahan by rail, Zeehan was then the third largest town in Tasmania. ...

One of the two major tourist activities that have started to draw visitors to Tassie’s west coast in recent years, the Gordon River Cruise leaving from Strahan is a beautifully ...

After our exciting, steep and windy drive through the mining town of Queenstown we arrived in Strahan – a harbour-side village with a dark and fascinating convict past. It is ...

The steam railway runs on a 19th-century rack and pinion system through dense rainforests, gorges, with tight curves and spectacular bridge crossings between the mining town of Queenstown and the ...

The mining hey-day is over and tourism is now the main attraction. An overnight stay in Strahan is a popular option, but to make the most of the region we ...

Your legs will probably be a bit tired at this point, so venture to West Coast of Tasmania to relax a bit in the fishing village of Strahan. This charming ...

This tour can be adapted into a week by taking out a few days on the Tasman Peninsula and Cradle Mountain or can be extended into a two week itinerary ...

Along with the river cruise, this is another of the most popular things to do in Strahan. From the Regatta Point Station in Strahan’s Macquarie Harbour, you venture deep into ...

From Cradle Mountain, go west to the harbour-side village of Strahan, set on the edge of the World Heritage listed Franklin–Gordon Wild Rivers National Park. Take a boat cruise into the ...

When you are there, take the time to enjoy the West Coast Wilderness Railway which runs between Queenstown and Strahan. The famous and unique steam-powered rack-and-pinion Abt train chugs through ...

If you’re making the trip to Hobart, make sure to rent a car and book a stay at some of the incredible Airbnbs in the area. Captains Rest in Strahan ...

A great low cost bush camp close enough to Strahan but far enough to be its own experience too. The camping grounds are full of little pockets to camp alone ...

However, in Tasmania, there is no scheduled rail service apart from the West Coast Wilderness Railway which is a beautifully charming 35-kilometre heritage steam train ride from Queenstown to Strahan.  ...

Today you can take a boat trip from Strahan to Hells Gate, Sarah Island and along the world heritage Site, Gordon Rivers. The guided boat tour starts at the harbour ...

Traveling by train is probably the best way to explore a new country. It’s not too fast, and yet it doesn’t take too much of your time. Tasmania is no ...

11 km north of Strahan (on the Zeehan road). Huge sand dunes, fabulous for tobogganing! Toboggans can be hired from a few places in Strahan or take your own… boogie ...

If you want a more chill vacation, you can opt to see the west coast’s wilderness with the West Coast Wilderness Railway. While a train ride might be an unexpected ...

You can also choose to drive around Queenstown to the picturesque, coastal town of Strahan. From Hobart, the drive will take you 4.5 hours. Launceston sits about 3 hours and ...

The Gordon River is one of the wild rivers that make up the Franklin-Gordon Wild Rivers National Park in the heart of Tasmania. There's a winding road that can take ...

Much of Tasmania's west coast is still rugged and wild. So much so that you'll have to jump aboard a plane or a helicopter to experience its majestic beauty. You'll ...

The west coast can also be explored with a route starting in Launceston and finishing in Hobart (or vice versa) in 1-2 weeks (between 647-895km averaging approximately 68-92 km per ...

The entire southwest portion of the Tasmanian island is protected as Southwest National Park. There are no roads that will bring you to the home of the Orange-bellied Parrot. You'll ...

The Lyell Highway cuts through wilderness to connect the west coast towns of Queenstown and Strahan to the rest of Tasmania. You'll find the trailhead and its carpark 47 kilometres ...

Good food, great wine, and more than three million acres of UNESCO World Heritage–listed wilderness beckon travelers to Tasmania. While Port Arthur's 19th-century penitentiary ruins evoke an eerie sense of ...

If you’re heading east to Strahan, stop at Montezuma Falls on the way. You’ll most likely be exhausted from all the hiking, but this walk is stunning so try to ...

We set off for the small town of Strahan around check out time from our Hobart accommodation and drove to our next destination. If you are doing a Hobart to ...

These trips depart from Strahan, on the northern tip of Macquarie Harbour and serves as a terminus for the Gordon River. There are several different cruise options but by far, ...

One great thing about this Tasmanian waterfall hike is just how easily accessible it is. Visitors will find the car park to the waterfall track just a few minutes drive ...

In total, Hogarth Falls is roughly 15 metres tall, with the largest drop being the upper tier. Hogarth Falls is a very scenic waterfall that is definitely worth the quick ...

Captains Rest, in my opinion, is one of the dreamiest Airbnbs you could ever stay at. The island is now chockful of gorgeous Airbnbs, but Captains Rest holds a special ...