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From 1881 Pioneering Piners and Miners along Macquarie harbour forged their way into the wilderness seeking gold. Not just gold in the streams and rock but also the golden timber of Huon Pine, King Billy, Sassafras and all the special timbers species growing in the most ancient Tasmanian forests. See the places and hear the stories with a passionate local as your guide. This is real forest bathing, simply breathing under these ancient organisms is euphoric and after all 'You've come a long way, may as well sniff a bit of Sassafras' Try gold and gemstone panning/fossicking and mine ore in the Jukes Pty underground mine. Be treated to a miners crib break at #1 stope.

Enjoy the space at the Paragon Theatre with some other local points of interest before one of RoamWild Tasmania's guides take you to visit the 1914 commissioned hydropower station and still standing abandoned village. Tour the village and enjoy an interpretive visit to the village hall. Take in the video presentation of the wonderful lifestyle people enjoyed here while your guide prepares a morning or afternoon refreshment. Enter the still authentically working power station and touch the wooden pipelines that still deliver water to the turbines. Call into the mine site to view the receiving station (The Sub), the original railway sheds and workshops of the Mt Lyell ABT railway with other points of interest on the return journey. Note: The Lake Margaret hydropower scheme is in full operation, is a working industrial site and is one of Hydro Tasmania's generating assets.

This spectacular 4x4 experience leaves Queenstown's Paragon Theatre and climbs the Western range high above the wilderness landscape. Incredible views and photographic opportunities that must be experienced to believe. Marvel at massive pink conglomerate rocks and enjoy awesome vistas to Cradle Mountain, Frenchmans Cap and into the Wild Rivers World Heritage Wilderness. Uninterrupted view to the west to see the sun sink into the Southern Ocean. 1.5 hours duration.

The Empire Hotel located in Queenstown is a Tasmanian icon. Built in 1901 it dates back to the wealth of the mining era at the turn of the twentieth 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. The restaurant is set in a large traditional dining room with a sense of the grandeur of the past. In cold conditions, the fire is lit for added warmth and ambience. Planning a MTB getaway in Queenstown, Tasmania, look no further than The Empire Hotel! We have brand new MTB facilities, located on a dedicated level, perfect for your next MTB adventure. The Empire Hotel is home to 24 accommodation rooms, bar, gaming, restaurant and bottle shop, which is everything you need for your stay in Queenstown, located on the West Coast of Tasmania.

Behind the beautiful ironwork of the Federation Freestyle facade lies our beautifully restored heritage-listed hotel. The interior is filled with historic features and reflects the hotel's 125 years history. The rooms are quiet and luxuriously furnished with period-style furniture and all double rooms have modern ensuite bathrooms reflecting the requirements of the modern discerning traveler. A substantial continental buffet breakfast is provided for our guests. While we are currently operating as a bed and breakfast only, plans are in place to reopen the cafe, restaurant and bar in the future. We are situated in the centre of the main street of Queenstown within 2 minutes' walking distance to the West Coast Wilderness Railway, restaurants, museums, art galleries, cafes and shops.

Mt Lyell Anchorage Cottages offer a perfect retreat for relaxation after a long day exploring the countryside on your journey to Tasmania’s Western Wilderness. Enjoy comfort and style with a homely feel. Cosy comfortable beds, a stylish mix of period and new furniture, quality inclusions, large walk-in showers, kitchen garden and friendly hosts available to assist in making your time in Queenstown pleasant and memorable. Situated in the centre of town, close to; The Paragon Theatre , RoamWild Tasmania tours & MTB Shuttles ,West Coast Wilderness Railway , Galley Museum , Cafes, hotels, supermarkets, and all town facilities.