Went with my husband & 14 year old son who all thought this was a highlight of our 10 days in Tas. Being quite claustrophobic & turning up on the day to see I couldn't open the windows or get out I upgraded us all to premium class (yes, it is expensive). Two things made it really worthwhile. First, being... more

The pricing of the West Coast Wilderness Railway is above European mountain railways which is saying something! The line was restored several years ago through a Commonwealth Government grant. The reconstruction of the railway encountered many difficulties but thank goodness it was seen through to completion. It is owned by the monopolistic Federal Hotels which, not content from raking in... more

We travelled on the train in late March 08 and had a fantastic time. Great activities along the way (we found gold at a gold-panning lesson and we go to keep it!) and our tour guide was excellent. Bella (our tour guide onboard with us) made the trip funny but informative and knew when to talk and when to let... more

We did the WCWR in mid August 2007. It was a very worthwhile experience and I would highly recommend it. It's a great way to fill in a day. The scenery is amazing and the commentary is very interesting. We stayed in Queenstown as we have done on two previous occassions. It is much cheaper than straughan which is pretty... more