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Rinadeena, Rack and Rainforest

Steam train in the rainforest
Boarding at the Queenstown Station
Gold Panning
Track into the rainforest, featuring the Rack
Arriving at Rinadeena Station
Lookout over the train
Passengers onboard a carriage
Steam locomotive in the rainforest
Step aboard for a steam journey into the rainforest. Leaving the historic mining town of Queenstown, once connected to the outside world only by this railway, you will travel towards Rinadeena as the locomotive climbs under the power of the iconic Abt rack and pinion system. Your first stop is Lynchford. Once alive with gold fever, it is now a quiet reminder of the early days of the West Coast. Try your hand at gold panning, explore the Pioneer's Room, or wander the station grounds and nearby mine shafts to uncover more stories from the 1880s. Surrounded by dense rainforest, the train eases onto the Abt rack for the ascent towards the Rinadeena Saddle. This three kilometre section of railway is a feat of engineering and remains central to the cultural and historical significance of the line. At Rinadeena Station, step into what was once a small settlement perched on the ridge. Families who lived here relied entirely on the rack railway to come and go from their remote homes. Take a short walk through the forest, enjoy the lookout, grab a bite to eat and capture a moment with the steam locomotive before boarding for the return trip.

Carpark

Electric Vehicle Charging Point

Family Friendly

Non Smoking

Public Toilet

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