King for the Day

Explore the rarely visited depths of the King River Gorge between Mt Jukes and Mt Huxley on an inflatable kayak. The trip travels up the still reaches of the King River Gorge for about 2 km, portaging small rapids. See huon pine, remote rainforest, a deep gorge and towering waterfalls. Maybe catch a glimpse of a shy trout or platypus in the pristine and pure water. This is a four hour return trip from Queenstown. All the gear and light snacks provided.

The King River Gorge, Raft and Steam Experience is a collaborative adventure between King River Rafting and the West Coast Wilderness Railway, combining the thrill and adventure of white water rafting and the history and comforts of a heritage steam train experience.ride through wilderness and history. Your rafting experience begins on the King River, surrounded by the mountains of the West Coast Range. From our entry point, we'll navigate through 7km of the King River Gorge's exciting rapids, from Newall Creek to Dubbil Barril, passing through a remote rainforest gorge past thousands of ancient Huon Pine trees. It's an awesome day in the wilderness, mingled with excitement as we pass through some exhilarating raids, including a potential portage around the wild Sailor Jack Rapid, which is an adventure in itself. We'll catch glimpses of the West Coast Wilderness Railway on our journey. Our journey downriver continues until we meet the train at Dubbil Barril Station. The return steam train ride takes us over a steep ridge using the rack and pinion Abt system to move the train out of the gorge and safely down the other side back to Queenstown.

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.

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.

This 1898 National Trust mansion with stunning views overlooking Queenstown operates four elegant queen-size en suite guest rooms plus a private two queen-sized bedroom wing sharing facilities, all upstairs. The tariff includes a silver service breakfast, two guest lounges plus many extras. You are two minutes from award-winning Wilderness Railway experience and ideally located for King River Rafting, Mountain Biking and Strahan River Cruises (45-minute drive), walking/hiking tracks or passive, personalised two -three-hour wilderness tours,2 local museums, and several galleries. Guests who love history can also easily become absorbed in Penghana's rich story by visiting our ballroom's permanent photographic display. As part of guests' stay, we offer a personalised presentation of the house's history and its occupants over the past 125-plus years. The exhibition is also available to visiting interest groups including a Devonshire Tea or light luncheon. Penghana is an ideal spot to "unpack once" and do it all (Note: just on two hours from Cradle Mountain and Corrina for a day trip). OR if you are looking for a quiet and peaceful getaway to recharge. This is a perfect location for short-stay group bookings and special occasions. We offer private catering and/also formal dinners for 12. The ballroom space is suitable for functions of up to 40 people for training sessions, board meetings, small conferences also with personalised catering offered.