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Queenstown
This mining town has a unique Wild West ambience with a few interesting old buildings. The surrounding region has a barren landscape that makes it such a contrast to the rest of Tasmania; this was caused by a combination of mining and extensive deforestation that has created a landscape almost devoid of trees or other vegetation.
Coming & going
Tassielink (tel 1300 300 520) has daily buses to Hobart and two buses a week to Launceston.
Hostel accommodation
Mountain View Holiday Lodge
1 Penghana Road, Queenstown
Tel (03) 6471 1163
Sightseeing, museums & tourist attractions
ABT West Coast Wilderness Railway
This restored steam railway runs through pristine wilderness between Queenstown and Strahan crossing 40 bridges and climbing a 1:16 gradient. It is very expensive although it’s a great trip.
Driffield Street, Queenstown
Tel (03) 6471 1700
Website www.westcoastwildernessrailway.com.au
One-way fare $121-195
Eric Thomas Galley Museum
The Eric Thomas Galley Museum documents the history of life in Queenstown through photographic exhibits.
Corner Sticht & Driffield Streets, Queenstown
Tel (03) 6471 1483
Admission $4
Open Jan-Mar Mon-Fri 9.30am-6pm, Sat-Sun 12.30pm-6pm; Apr-Sep Mon-Fri 10am-5pm, Sat-Sun 1pm-5pm; Oct-Dec Mon-Fri 9.30am-6pm, Sat-Sun 12.30pm-6pm
