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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.

LUXE ADULT RETREAT Relax, Indulge and Unwind at our Salt Box Hideaway; a Luxe boutique cabin located on the edge of the Historically Listed Lettes Bay. Overlooking the rainforest of Mt Sorell, this sleepy bay in Macquarie Harbour delivers seclusion, with the Hideaway right at the waters edge.

Kitty's Place combines personal service with the comfort of five modern self-contained apartments. Easy access to West Strahan Beach on the banks of Macquarie Harbour.

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.

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

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.

Delicious drinks & friendly atmosphere. Call in and see the Car in the Bar Tullah Tavern is open every day from 11 am offering lunch and dinner from our café.  Our food is prepared fresh on the premises and is homemade. We offer a wide selection including vegetarian and gluten-free options.

Silver Hills is located on the main road into Queenstown, affording a peaceful and private motel environment. All guests enjoy free wireless internet, iPod docking stations and a great restaurant. Silver Hills offers modern motel multi-storey accommodation.

Located just 50m from the water’s edge.  Regatta Point Tavern's Bistro offers 180 degree panoramic water views of Strahan and the harbour, and is the perfect location to watch some of Strahan's spectacular sunsets.

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.

Australia’s longest running play tells the dramatic and hilarious true story about the last Great Escape from Sarah Island.

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.

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

A 2km (4km return) low impact shared trail, ideal for cycling, walking, horses and the beginner mountain biker.  With a car park at the trail head and magnificent Ocean Beach awaiting, the Ocean Beach Trail is perfect for families and those wanting to experience the fresh West Coast air and environment.

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.

Perhaps the best-known river within the World Heritage area, this walk through cool temperate rainforest will give you an idea of the beauty that lies within this wild river wilderness. This walk along the banks Franklin River will take approximately 25 minutes return (1km).

The Iron Blow is the site of the earliest major mining venture at Mount Lyell, back in 1883.  The lookout gives a vertigo-inducing view of a landscape scarred by historical mining activity.  Walk out onto a cantilevered lookout offering fantastic views over the former open cut mine and the Linda Valley.

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.

Perhaps the best-known river within the World Heritage area, this walk through cool temperate rainforest will give you an idea of the beauty that lies within this wild river wilderness. This walk along the banks Franklin River will take approximately 25 minutes return (1km).

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.