4 days in the Derwent Valley
Spanning orchards and farmland, dense rainforest and historical streetscapes, the Derwent Valley is the perfect entrée to Tasmania’s west.
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A place like nowhere else
Seek untamed wilderness, follow in the footsteps of pioneers and uncover wild stories of mining booms and busts in western Tasmania.
Tasmania’s west is known for its wilderness landscapes – temperate rainforests and alpine plains, mountains and glacial valleys, wild rivers and windswept coasts. Lesser known are the human stories of the Western Wilds: tales of survival, endurance, folly and grand vision that live on in local memory and heritage streetscapes. Take a steam train through the rainforest, haunt a ghost town and chat with locals. Drive the 99 Bends, and stand at the windswept edge of the world.
4 days in the Central West
Explore the lake district of Tasmania’s Central Highlands, home to lakeside lodges, alpine wilderness and hydro history.
4 days in the North West
Wander in rainforests and chase waterfalls. The rugged landscapes of the north west deliver beauty and space to calm and excite in equal measure.
4 days on the West Coast
Unearth stories of convict courage, boom-and-bust mining fortunes and ghost towns, and delve into World Heritage wilderness on Tasmania’s west coast.
Plan your own journey
Every road, lane and track in Tasmania leads to discovery and surprise. Start plotting your own journey and see where the detours take you.
Things to do
Great road trips are made by the places and people you find along the way.
Take a break at these essential pit stops.
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7 reasons to love a Western Wilds road trip
7 reasons to love a Western Wilds road trip
Wild landscapes, wild stories: why this journey is like no other.
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Russell Falls
Russell Falls
One of Tasmania’s prettiest waterfalls is also its most accessible.
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Cradle Mountain–Lake St Clair National Park
Cradle Mountain–Lake St Clair National Park
Explore ancient rainforests, alpine heaths and majestic Cradle Mountain.
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Art of the Western Wilds
Art of the Western Wilds
Chart a course to visit three public art installations, inspired by the region’s compelling stories.