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Aldermere Estate

1

Experience the beauty of Strahan in self-catering accomodation at Aldermere Estate 4 1/2 star...

Strahan

All Inn Strahan Holiday Units

2

Two and three bedroom fully self-contained holiday houses in a quiet safe location just minutes...

Strahan

Aloft Boutique

3

Aloft Boutique offers contemporary executive self-contained apartment style accommodation,...

BIG4 Strahan Holiday Retreat

4

Located within 2 minutes walking distance to the local swimming beach and adventure playground,...

Strahan

Bushman's Accommodation

5

  Bushman's is situated in a federation-style building in the centre of town across the road...

1.0km
from Strahan

Castaway Holiday Apartments

6

Castaway Holiday Apartments are affordable, modern, spacious self-contained apartments in Strahan.

Strahan
Cedar Heights House

Cedar Heights

7

 We are situated in a quiet area of town, only two doors from the local golf club and from most...

Comfort Inn Gold Rush

8

Cosy, spacious rooms with Queen sized beds as standard in a Quiet location. FREE WiFi.

1.1km
from Queenstown

Comstock Cottage

9

A comfortable cottage kept cosy in winter and cool in summer.

Queenstown

Driftwood Strahan Villas

10

Driftwood Strahan Villas is 3 1/2 star self-contained accommodation facility providing...

Strahan

Empire Hotel

11

Built-in 1901 the Empire dates back to the wealth of the mining era at the turn of the 20th Century.

Queenstown

Franklin Manor

12

This beautifully restored historic property blends warmth and hospitality with contemporary...

1.7km
from Strahan

Gateway to the Gordon

13

A room with panoramic water views guaranteed Relax and take in the 180 degree views of Strahan...

1.5km
from Strahan

Glenaire Apartment on Frazer Street

14

Glenaire Apartments offers 3 fully self-contained apartments, the three apartments are named...

Strahan

Glenaire Apartment on Meredith Street

15

Glenaire Apartments offers 3 fully self-contained apartments, the three apartments are named...

Strahan

Glenaire Apartments on Pontifex Street

16

Glenaire Apartments offers 3 fully self contained apartments, the three apartments are named...

Strahan

Greengate Cottages

17

GreenGate Cottages are four very spacious cottages ideal for families and couples located in a...

Strahan

Gull Apartment

18

Gull Apartment is a self-contained two bedroom apartment with frontage onto West Strahan Beach...

Harbour Lookout

19

A home filled with natural light, offering magical views of Macquarie Harbour and across to the...

Harrison House

20

Built circa 1899 this traditional guest house will see you relax amongst the acre of gardens,...

Heemskirk Motor Inn & Restaurant

21

We are centrally located to all the West Coast attractions.

1.3km
from Zeehan

Kerrellie Cottages

22

Offering four self-contained historic colonial cottages.

Strahan

Kittys Place

23

Kitty's Place combines personal service with the comfort of five modern self-contained apartments.

Strahan
Macquarie Heads Jetty

Macquarie Heads Camp Ground

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Macquarie Heads Camping Ground offers bush campsite accommodation, great fishing and beautiful...

Marsden Court

25

Operated by a local family passionate and offering spacious ground floor studio and 2 bedroom...

Strahan

McIntosh Cottages

26

Built in 1898 and originally the McIntosh family home, the property has been restored as one or...

Meredith House and Apartments

27

We are pet friendly by arrangement.

Motel Strahan

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Offering ensuite accommodation and the option of a house for groups.

Strahan

Mount Black Lodge Accommodation

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Magnificent views of Mount Black and wild rainforest beckon from this remote lodge in an old...

Mountain View Motel

30

Budget-style accommodation offering spacious motel units (35 ensuite rooms) and backpacker...

Queenstown

Mt Lyell Anchorage

31

Luxurious comfort and style with a homely feel.

Queenstown

Ormiston House

32

Built by Strahan's founding father, this amazingly restored mansion is the place to stay.

Strahan

Penghana Bed & Breakfast

33

Stately guest accommodation in a National Trust Mansion overlooking Queenstown.

Queenstown
Queenstown Cabin & Tourist Park

Queenstown Cabin and Tourist Park

34

Spacious camping grounds with a range of accommodation options avaialble to suit your budget.

1.1km
from Queenstown

Queenstown Motor Lodge

35

Experience Tasmania's traditional West Coast hospitality at the Queenstown Motor lodge – a...

Queenstown

Regatta Point House, Villa Units and Cabins

36

The Regatta Point Holiday Home is situated in a quiet location, walking distance to the West...

1.5km
from Strahan

Risby Cove Accommodation & Restaurant

37

Strahan's only true waterfront accommodation, set historically in a peaceful cove that once was...

1.5km
from Strahan

Rosebery Cabin and Tourist Park

38

Set in a picturesque valley on the banks of the Stitt River offering the choice of...

Salt Box Hideaways

LUXE ADULT RETREAT Relax, Indulge and Unwind at our Salt Box Hideaway; a Luxe boutique cabin...

Sharonlee Strahan Villas

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Sharonlee Strahan Villas set in spacious gardens offers self-contained accommodation.

Strahan

Silver Hills Motel & Restaurant

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Silver Hills is located on the main road into Queenstown, affording a peaceful and private motel...

Queenstown

Strahan Backpackers

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Offering backpacker-style accommdation, walking distance from Strahan shops and galleries.

Strahan Beach Tourist Park

Strahan Beach Tourist Park

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An affordable, family friendly, cabin and caravan park.

Strahan

Strahan Bungalows

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Strahan Bungalows is sparkling clean self-contained accommodation at genuinely affordable prices.

Strahan

Strahan House

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Widely regarded as having the best view in town, Strahan House is a modern, contemporary...

Strahan Village

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Waterfront accommodation in the heart of Strahan.

1.2km
from Strahan

The Boathouse

46

This 3 bedroom ex fisherman's cottage is situated overlooking the spectacular views of West...

The Crays

47

Peaceful locations with room to move in garden surrounds.

1.5km
from Strahan

The Railway Hotel

48

The Railway Hotel provides family and backpacker style accommodation at Queenstown.

The Top Pub Rosebery

49

Offering traditional counter meals and accommodation.

Tullah Lakeside Lodge

50

Situated on the banks of the beautiful Lake Rosebery the atmosphere is laid back and friendly.

Tullah

Tullah Tavern and Accommodation

51

Don't just read about us, come on in and see "The Car in the Bar" .

Wandering Geese Boutique Bed & Breakfast

52

Boasting a garden, Wandering Geese Boutique Bed and Breakfast is a short walk from the main...

Wandering Geese Boutique Bed & Breakfast

West Coast Yacht Charters

53

Tour further up the Gordon River than any other commercial boat on the only yacht with a...

1.1km
from Strahan

West Coaster Motel

54

West Coaster Motel has a friendly atmosphere with affordable rates.

Queenstown

Wheelhouse Apartments

55

From your lounge-room window, a vast body of water stretches for mile after nautical mile into...

Strahan

Wild Rivers Escape

56

Wild Rivers Escape is a modern, newly constructed accommodation facility featuring extensive...

Zeehan Bush Camp

57

The only glamping experience on the West Coast.

Zeehan
Adventure

Gordon River Cruises

1

Multi award-winning cruises in Tasmania’s World Heritage wilderness.

1.1km
from Strahan
Henty Sand Dunes, Strahan

Henty Sand Dunes

2

A series of giant dunes formed by the Roaring Forties are great to explore.

King River Rafting

King River Rafting

3

Discover pristine wilderness on one-day rafting experiences from Queenstown, with...

Queenstown

Macquarie Harbour

4

The harbour may look beautiful - postcard perfect - but it has seen terrible hardship and untold...

RoamWild Tasmania

5

Exclusive guided interpretive tours of World Heritage listed wilderness, working Hydropower...

The Pillinger Explorer

6

From the multi-award winning Gordon River Cruises, The Pillinger Explorer is a fully guided and...

West Coast Wilderness Railway - Queenstown & Strahan

7

Step back in history and climb aboard a majestic Heritage train.

West Coast Yacht Charters

8

Tour further up the Gordon River than any other commercial boat on the only yacht with a...

1.1km
from Strahan

World Heritage Cruises

9

The local family owned and operated Gordon River cruise tour.

Eating Out

3K's Takeaway

1

A fast food outlet offering early morning services with all day breaky and great Goroka bean...

Banjo's Bakehouse

2

Great food, made fresh each day using Australian ingredients wherever possible.

Cafe 5.2.0

3

With decor showing a nod to Queenstown's mining industry and history, customers can slect from a...

Cafe Serenade

4

A diverse menu featuring regular specials, Chef Steve's gourmet delights and great coffee.

Carols on Wheels

5

A food van located outside the West Coast Heritage Centre, serving a selection of food including...

Empire Hotel

6

Built-in 1901 the Empire dates back to the wealth of the mining era at the turn of the 20th Century.

Queenstown

Heemskirk Motor Inn & Restaurant

7

We are centrally located to all the West Coast attractions.

1.3km
from Zeehan

Molly's Cafe

8

Dine in or Takeaway just a snack or a complete meal and a range of grocery items

Pitstop Cafe exterior

Pitstop Cafe

9

A locally made log cabin converted to a quirk, retro cafe - this is as much an experience as...

Regatta Point Tavern

10

Located just 50m from the water’s edge.

Risby Cove Restaurant

11

One of the finest restaurants in Strahan, Risby Cove’s dinner service complements the unique...

Agnes Street Rosebery

Rosebery Bakehouse

12

Take away or dine in with a wide menu selection including cakes, slices, pies , hot takeaway...

Silver Hills Motel & Restaurant

13

Silver Hills is located on the main road into Queenstown, affording a peaceful and private motel...

Queenstown

The Bay Fish Co

14

Catching their own produce with their fishing vessel "The Good Intent ", the catch is then...

The Hidden Providore

15

The Hidden Providore is located on the Strahan waterfront within the Wilderness Woodworks...

The Top Pub Rosebery

16

Offering traditional counter meals and accommodation.

Tracks Cafe

17

A contemporary cafe located at the Queenstown Station, home of the West Coast Wilderness Railway.

Tracks on Point

18

Located within the heritage listed West Coast Wilderness Railway station at Regatta Point.

Tullah Cottage Coffee Shop

Tullah Cottage Coffee Shop

19

A miners cottage transformed into a great place for a quick drink and a bite to eat, with a...

Tullah Lakeside Lodge

20

Situated on the banks of the beautiful Lake Rosebery the atmosphere is laid back and friendly.

Tullah

Tullah Lakeside Lodge

21

Hiding away in the fern trees in the Esplanade, youʼll find home baked treats and coffee made...

1.0km
from Strahan

Tullah Tavern

22

Delicious drinks & friendly atmosphere.

Tullah Village Cafe

23

Serving takeaay and dine-in food seven days a week.

Tullah

View 42' Restaurant & Bar

24

Tasmania’s finest and freshest seafood served up along with a magnificent view overlooking...

West Coaster Motel

25

West Coaster Motel has a friendly atmosphere with affordable rates.

Queenstown

Wild Rivers Restaurant

26

Wild Rivers Restaurant is part of the Wild Rivers Escape Accommodation Complex.

Wilderness Whisky and Spirits

27

Kerrellie Cottages have opened a new Whiskey and Spirits tasting bar inside the Wilderness...

Heritage & Arts

Heritage Miners Cottage

1

In the heart of Rosebery, view a replica of an old Miners Cottage to capture a glimpse into the...

Morrison's Huon Pine Sawmill

2

A family sawmill in operation since the early 1940s when the original sawmill was relocated from...

Strahan
Paragon Theatre, Queenstown

Paragon Theatre

3

The Paragon Theatre officially opened on October 28, 1933 and a capacity house of 1150 were...

Queenstown Recreation Ground

4

In Queenstown, our footy players play on a gravel oval, not grass. It’s not for the faint of heart.

Tasmanian Special Timbers

5

As a company, we pride ourselves on ensuring that our very special timbers are used to create...

The Galley Museum

6

Housed in the 1897 Imperial Hotel offering a unique collection telling stories of survival,...

Queenstown

The Ship that Never Was

7

Australia’s longest running play tells the dramatic and hilarious true story about the last...

Trial Harbour History Room

Trial Harbour History Room

8

A history room proudly curated by residents Brian and Shirley Smith, providing an insight into...

Tullah Village Cafe

9

Serving takeaay and dine-in food seven days a week.

Tullah

Wee Georgie Wood Railway

10

An historic narrow-gauge railway providing a reminder of a time when Tullah could only be...

West Coast Reflections Exhibition

11

Architects, writers, woodturners, gardeners and historians contributed their talents to the...

West Coast Wilderness Railway - Queenstown & Strahan

12

Step back in history and climb aboard a majestic Heritage train.

Wilderness Woodworks Strahan

13

Features high-quality artworks, furniture and craft work in a wonderful gallery where you can...

MTB
Montezuma Falls

Montezuma Falls MTB

1

Ride gentle gradients to reach Tasmania's highest waterfall.

OOnah Hill MTB Trail

OOnah Hill Trail

2

The first purpose-built MTB trail on the West Coast, providing a mountain bike experience not...

Ocean Beach Trail Strahan

Ocean Beach Trail

3

A 2km (4km return) low impact shared trail, ideal for cycling, walking, horses and the beginner...

Sterling Valley MTB Trail

Sterling Valley Trail

4

A technically challenging, raw, but rewarding trail through beautiful myrtle rainforest with...

Scenic Spots
Donaghy's Hill walk

Donaghys Hill Lookout

1

Enjoy wilderness views of mountain tops and the Franklin River after this short walk.

Franklin River Nature Trail

2

Perhaps the best-known river within the World Heritage area.

Henty Sand Dunes, Strahan

Henty Sand Dunes

3

A series of giant dunes formed by the Roaring Forties are great to explore.

Iron Blow Lookout

4

The Iron Blow is the site of the earliest major mining venture at Mount Lyell, back in 1883.

Lake Burbury

5

Lake Burbury is a popular fishing lake on the edge of Tasmania's World Heritage Wilderness Area.

Lake Mackintosh

6

Lake Mackintosh is one of the most beautiful lakes in the region.

Lake Rosebery

Lake Rosebery

7

The reflections will take your breath away.

Macquarie Heads Jetty

Macquarie Heads Camp Ground

8

Macquarie Heads Camping Ground offers bush campsite accommodation, great fishing and beautiful...

Mt Jukes Drive/Lookout

9

One of the most stunning views in the state is from Mt Jukes overlooking Lake Burbury with a...

Ocean Beach

10

Imagine standing on a beach, gazing out at the ocean and knowing that the next landfall is South...

Reece Dam

11

Both the power station and the dam are named in honour of Eric Reece, the Premier of Tasmania...

Spion Kop Lookout

12

Named after a battle in the Boer War, climb this short but steep walkway to enjoy fantastic 360...

Trial Harbour

Trial Harbour

13

A small coastal community, with few permanent residents, Trial Harbour was the port of...

Walks
Donaghy's Hill walk

Donaghys Hill Lookout

1

Enjoy wilderness views of mountain tops and the Franklin River after this short walk.

Franklin River Nature Trail

2

Perhaps the best-known river within the World Heritage area.

Hogarth Falls

3

Starting in People's Park, this walk will take you through an example of mixed forest.

Horsetail Falls

4

Take a short walk on the edge of a mountain to discover a seasonal 50 metre waterfall at the...

Kelly Basin Walk

5

Walk with history down the route of the former railway line to Kelly Basin, where remains of...

Montezuma Falls West Coast Tasmania

Montezuma Falls

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Montezuma Falls is Tasmania's highest waterfall.

Nelson Falls

Nelson Falls

7

Break up the long drive and stretch your legs - you won't be disappointed.

Ocean Beach Trail Strahan

Ocean Beach Trail

8

A 2km (4km return) low impact shared trail, ideal for cycling, walking, horses and the beginner...

Spion Kop Lookout

9

Named after a battle in the Boer War, climb this short but steep walkway to enjoy fantastic 360...

Spray Tunnel

10

Ever walked through a 100 m long abandoned railway tunnel? Just outside of Zeehan is the Spray...

Stitt Falls

11

A short, 30m walk from the road will take you to a purpose-built lookout where you can witness...

Strahan Foreshore Walk

Strahan Historic Foreshore Walk

12

Take a leisurely stroll around the historic foreshore walk, taking in the Galleries and historic...

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