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).

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.