West Coast Wilderness Railway Museum

Private modern studio in the centre of Queenstown. Unwind from your West Coast adventure in this private, freshly renovated studio – right in the centre of Queenstown. This modern room with great views has heating and air conditioning is equipped with a kitchenette, free Wifi, Smart TV, Netflix and streaming services. Secure keyless entry with access through a private veranda - ample parking available. Coffee, tea and cereal, yoghurt and juice are complimentary. Miners Siding BnB is central to all town amenities - cafes, supermarkets, chemist, banks, takeaways, Mt Lyell/Confluence Hotel, the historic Empire Hotel, the Galley Museum, West Coast Wilderness Railway and Paragon Theatre.

The West Coaster has 60 rooms, with many different room types to suit every guest. Other facilities include tea and coffee-making facilities, a refrigerator, iron and ironing board, and television, microwave, toaster, crockery and cutlery. The reception operates on seasonal hours as does the Old Prospector Restaurant and there is also a lounge bar with a wood fireplace. Please call to inquire about opening hours, or visit our website where bookings can be made too. www.westcoastermotel.com.au Queenstown was originally established to service the booming copper fields of Mt. Lyell in the mid-19th century. Here you can visit the Mt. Lyell Mine and mining museum, or board the West Coast Wilderness Railway and travel through 35 kilometres of mountainous terrain to Strahan. Experience Tasmania’s Wilderness World Heritage Area aboard a river cruise, you can browse the town's galleries and craft shops for work by local artisans or sample fine Tasmanian food and wine in a local restaurant. Queenstown is a four-hour drive from Hobart (250 km) and a two-hour drive from Burnie (180 km).

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.