West Coast Tasmania

Travel Guide

West Coast Tasmania
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Strahan
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Strahan

Go to one of the country’s last frontiers of remote wilderness and find world-heritage rainforests, misty mountains and port towns hemmed by forests and rivers.

Ancient forests and rolling heathlands make up the majority of West Coast Tasmania’s rugged landscape, which is interspersed by mining towns and fishing villages. These industrial outposts are rich with history and, with a backdrop of mountains and pristine waters, are perfect for basing your exploration of the surrounding wilderness. Famed for the bitter conflict between the mining and forestry industries and environmentalists, West Coast Tasmania is a landscape of stark contrast. See the rugged beauty of tranquil lakes and powerful rivers, uncover some of the state’s grim convict history amid penal ruins and ride a historic railway through the mountainous terrain.

The coastal town of StrahanOpens in a new window was an important colonial anchorage within the vast natural port of Macquarie Harbour. Learn about this remote town’s fascinating heritage and embark on an adventure from its charming port shores. Join a boat cruise or kayak along the breathtaking Gordon River, taking in the sights of the riverside rainforests. Fly overhead and marvel at the lay of the land from a seaplane. Strahan lies on the edge of the magnificent Franklin-Gordon Wild Rivers National Park, where protected tracts of fern glades and mossy myrtle trees have stood untouched for centuries. Offshore, Sarah Island is testament to the state’s harsh penal colony heritage.

Explore wide sweeps of ocean beaches and climb to the top of enormous sand dunes along the coast to the west of Strahan. Board the West Coast Wilderness Railway and ride the 19th-century route to QueenstownOpens in a new window. See the strange Mars-like landscapes of this former mining boomtown, its landscape irreversibly affected by centuries of industry. Queenstown’s stripped hillsides and crumbling red rock peaks are now a drawcard for photographers and artists.

West Coast Tasmania is best explored by car, leaving plenty of time for side trips and wilderness adventures. The best way to explore this rugged region is along the winding highway between Derwent Bridge and Lake Burbury. Make stops at roadside lookouts and take short walks into the quiet forest to reach cascading waterfalls or riverside lookouts. Donaghy’s Lookout, Nelson Falls and the Franklin River Nature Trail are popular options.

Strahan Village

Strahan Village

4 out of 5
The Esplanade, Strahan, TAS
$81 nightly
The price is $91 total per night from Aug 25 to Aug 26
$91 total
Aug 25 - Aug 26
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Strahan. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"Good all round."

Reviewed on Aug 22, 2025

Strahan Village
Strahan Bungalows

Strahan Bungalows

4 out of 5
Cnr Andrew & Harvey Streets, Strahan, TAS
$106 nightly
The price is $117 total per night from Aug 25 to Aug 26
$117 total
Aug 25 - Aug 26
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this 4-star apartment in Strahan. Enjoy free parking, a 24-hour front desk, and a garden. Popular attractions Strahan Golf Club and West Coast Reflections ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (386 reviews)
"This accommodation is a self-catering bungalow. It was very convenient and comfortable with plenty of information to help us choose where to go and what to do. We would most definitely stay here again on any future visit to Strahan."

Reviewed on Aug 11, 2025

Strahan Bungalows
BIG4 Strahan Holiday Retreat

BIG4 Strahan Holiday Retreat

3 out of 5
8-10 Innes St, Strahan, TAS
$92 nightly
The price is $92 total per night from Aug 27 to Aug 28
$92 total
Aug 27 - Aug 28
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this 3-star beach holiday park in Strahan. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the overall ...
8/10 Very Good! (998 reviews)
"Enjoyed our time , properties could do with furniture update ."

Reviewed on Aug 16, 2025

BIG4 Strahan Holiday Retreat
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Strahan Bungalows

Strahan Bungalows

4 out of 5
Cnr Andrew & Harvey Streets, Strahan, TAS
Stay at this 4-star apartment in Strahan. Enjoy free parking, a 24-hour front desk, and a garden. Popular attractions Strahan Golf Club and West Coast Reflections ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (386 reviews)
"This accommodation is a self-catering bungalow. It was very convenient and comfortable with plenty of information to help us choose where to go and what to do. We would most definitely stay here again on any future visit to Strahan."

Reviewed on Aug 11, 2025

Strahan Bungalows
Zeehan Bush Camp

Zeehan Bush Camp

2 out of 5
Hurst Street, Zeehan, TAS
Stay at this campground in Zeehan. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions West Coast Pioneers Memorial Museum and Zeehan Golf Club ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (129 reviews)
"Great tents very well setup. Clean and good amenity and excellent camp kitchen."

Reviewed on Jun 9, 2025

Zeehan Bush Camp
Corinna Wilderness Village

Corinna Wilderness Village

3 out of 5
1 Corinna Rd, Corinna, TAS
Stay at this 3-star cabin in Corinna. Enjoy free parking, a garden, and a gift shop. Popular attractions Corinna River Ferry and Reece Dam are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (63 reviews)
"Just a fantastic location and cabin quality will be back"

Reviewed on Jun 15, 2025

Corinna Wilderness Village
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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