Western Wilderness
On the Western Coast of Tasmania - approximately 3.5hrs west of Hobart, you'll find the heart of Tasmania's wilderness. Home to untamed rivers, ancient pine trees and giant sand dunes, perhaps rightly considered by some Tasmania's last truly wild place. On offer is the chance to experience the majestic Gordon River - or stand beneath the 1,000-year-old Huon pines in one of the world's last temperate rainforests for a true taste of this rugged corner of Australia. The tapestry of Tasmania's convict heritage the wealth of the regions natural logging and mining resources has helped shaped the social fabric of the state.
General Information
| Summer Temperature | 17-23°C |
|---|---|
| Winter Temperature | 8-10°C |
| Population of Queenstown | 1755 |
| Population of Strahan | 658 |
Highlights
Gordon River Cruise
Surrounded by nothing but ancient rainforest, a stillness and silence.
King River Gorge Wilderness Railway
Take a heritage steam train journey through remote rainforest to the incredible King River Gorge.
Locations
Strahan
Strahan is a pretty Tasmanian waterfront town that lies at the northern edge of the wild and unspoiled Macquarie Harbour. It is the last town on Tasmania's west coast and retains the sense of purity that led a US newspaper to dub it ‘the best little town in the world’.
