Plan a

Trip

Macquarie Heads Camping Ground offers bush campsite accommodation, great fishing and beautiful views whilst walking along the beach. Located 15km (30 minutes) from Strahan, access is by a gravel road and a boat ramp and public toilets are available. Please carry your own water and firewood.

Widely regarded as having the best view in town, Strahan House is a modern, contemporary designed, family sized home situated on the prominent Regatta Point, built specifically to take advantage of the magnificent views.

Driftwood Strahan Villas is 3 1/2 star self-contained accommodation facility providing comfortably appointed, self-catering accommodation within easy walking distance to the town centre, cruise boats, scenic flights, restaurants, swimming beach and supermarket.

Discover pristine wilderness on one-day rafting experiences from Queenstown, with several amazing rafting experiences to choose from. King for the Day: a full day rafting experience that has it all - a swiftly flowing gorge to a serene river where you'll past Huon Pines and wildlife.

A series of giant dunes formed by the Roaring Forties are great to explore.  The dunes are around 30m high, reaching several kilometres inland and extending 15 km along the coast. From the picnic area it's an easy 1.5 hr return walk through the dunes to Ocean Beach.

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

Built-in 1901 the Empire dates back to the wealth of the mining era at the turn of the 20th Century. It is the grand old lady of the West Coast and has a prominent facade in the town streetscape. Inside is a National Trust listed staircase made from Tasmanian Blackwood.

One of the finest restaurants in Strahan, Risby Cove’s dinner service complements the unique setting alongside the quiet reflective waters of the marina and harbour. Take in the sunsets while enjoying a Tasmanian wine and delicious local cuisine.

Owned by sisters Mikaela and Tahlia McDermott who both spent all oftheir childhood in Strahan. Hiding away in the fern trees in the Esplanade, youʼll find home baked treats and coffee made with love.

Tells the stories of the history and development of the West Coast and its rich pioneering past through comprehensive displays of photographs, mining memorabilia and machinery. Included in your entry is access to the historic Gaiety Theatre.

In the heart of Rosebery, view a replica of an old Miners Cottage to capture a glimpse into the life of miners on the West Coast. This building is a replica of an early accommodation hut used for engineers who were required to stay onsite for security reasons, and other duties as necessitated.

Housed in the 1897 Imperial Hotel offering a unique collection telling stories of survival, endurance and sacrifice, as well as providing a very personal record of the people themselves and their daily lives.

A technically challenging, raw, but rewarding trail through beautiful myrtle rainforest with spectacular views to the impressive face of Mt Murchison. Ride through dense canopies of trees on the way to the valley floor.

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

Ride gentle gradients to reach Tasmania's highest waterfall. The trail to the falls begins at Williamsford, two kilometres south of Rosebery, where this is free car parking.

A series of giant dunes formed by the Roaring Forties are great to explore.  The dunes are around 30m high, reaching several kilometres inland and extending 15 km along the coast. From the picnic area it's an easy 1.5 hr return walk through the dunes to Ocean Beach.

The original port of Zeehan, home to magnificent surf beaches, great fishing and fantastic views. A visit to the Trial Harbour History Room is a must.

Lake Burbury is a popular fishing lake on the edge of Tasmania's World Heritage Wilderness Area. A 20-minute drive east of Queenstown.  Facilities include toilets, picnic, barbecue facilities, along with boat launching facilities.  A caretaker lives on site.

Ever walked through a 100 m long abandoned railway tunnel? Just outside of Zeehan is the Spray Tunnel Loop, an easy one-hour return walk that passes through the Spray Tunnel, a 100 m long abandoned train tunnel that leads to what was the Spray Silver Mine.

A short, 30m walk from the road will take you to a purpose-built lookout where you can witness Stitt Falls flowing. Dogs are welcome if kept on a leash and please supervise children as there is flowing water.

Take a short walk on the edge of a mountain to discover a seasonal 50 metre waterfall at the foot of Mount Owen. The falls are best seen after heavy rain or in the winter/spring period but even during summer you'll experience magnificent mountain views.