West Coaster Motel

Drop into the visitor information centre located inside the Galley Museum in Queenstown and discover what's happening across the West Coast - and what happened in days gone by. View an extensive range of brochures and visitor information, chatting to volunteers to get all the best local tips. There's also a range of products that make the perfect gift or souvenir to remember a visit to Queenstown, with many designed by West Coasters, created by West Coasters, or made from West Coast materials. Affordable entry fees will gain you access to the Galley Museum featuring 30 rooms housing unique collections telling stories of West Coast survival, endurance, and sacrifice. The collections hold (in some cases) the last vestiges of the former mines and communities of the West Coast, providing a very personal record of the people themselves and their daily lives. Located within the heritage-listed Imperial Hotel (constructed in 1897), the visitor information centre and museum are managed by dedicated volunteers. The museum is also a Children's University Learning Destination and children receive a free activity pack.

Tasmania’s West Coast Wilderness Railway combines a heritage railway journey with the region's pioneering history on the remote and wild West Coast of lutruwita/Tasmania. Disembark at remote stations and engage in a diverse array of things to do, such as honey tasting or panning for gold, or just drink in the environment that surrounds you. When booking your rail journey, you are offered a choice of two comfortable carriage types. Heritage Carriages provide upholstered seating and snacks available for purchase along the way, whilst Wilderness Carriages offer fully inclusive catering and a welcoming glass of Tasmanian sparkling wine onboarding and access to the carriage balcony. Onboard guides provide live commentary and will share fascinating stories of the hardships of the railway’s construction and the men, women, and children that called the surrounding rainforest their home.

Take a heritage steam train through time. Journey through the historic mining town of Queenstown, alighting at Lynchford Station, formerly a small settlement brimming with gold fever, now lost to history. Pan for gold at Lynchford Station before heading for Rinadeena, ascending 3 kilometres along the famous Abt rack railway. Enjoy the feeling of complete immersion in the rainforest, a bite to eat from the kiosk, and a photography opportunity at Rinadeena Station before stepping back onboard for your return to Queenstown.