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Rosebery Golf Course
Rosebery Golf Course is a scenic, nine-hole golf course in far west Tasmania. It is located just outside Rosebery, a small mining town surrounded by mountains and rainforest. Rosebery is 90 minutes south west of Burnie (125 kilometres/78 miles), and 45 minutes north of Queenstown (60 kilometres/37 miles). Rosebery Golf Course is set among natural bush and has some lovely views over the surrounding forest and mountains. The course has an interesting layout which winds around the forest and includes some hills. Both the eighth and ninth holes are par five and are played up and then back down a
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Hay's Bus Service
Hay's Bus Service and Adventure Tours operate guided tours of Tasmania's rugged north-west. Go on a guided trout fishing tour with an expert guide, visit the spectacular Montezuma Falls or walk through the Teepookana Forest where 2,000 year-old Huon pines still grow. Other tours include Bird River, Lake Johnston Nature Reserve and the Roseberry Mine. Full or half-day tour are available.
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West Coast Wilderness Railway
The West Coast Wilderness Railway is a steam train journey through mountainous Tasmanian wilderness. Tours depart daily from Queenstown and Strahan. The West Coast Wilderness Railway is a restoration of the original Mt Lyell Mine railway that operated here in the late 19th century. Your 35-kilometre (22-mile) journey follows the route once travelled by trains carrying copper from rich Queenstown mines to the port at Strahan. Travelling aboard original steam locomotives and coaches, you’ll cross high trestle bridges over river gorges thick with rainforest and stop at restored original stations along the line. Knowledgeable local guides will reveal the railway’s
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Zeehan Golf Course
The Zeehan Golf Course is a challenging, nine-hole course in western Tasmania. Zeehan is a classified historic town, two hours’ drive south west of Burnie (155 kilometres/96 miles) and 40 minutes north of Strahan (46 kilometres/29 miles). This short but tough Zeehan Golf Course includes three, par three holes and five par fours. The course has a light coverage of trees and most greens are elevated, increasing your challenge. Green fee guests are welcome; the course does not have hire or club room facilities. The Zeehan Golf Course rewards players with stunning views of surrounding mountains, including Mount Heemskirk. This
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Wild Rivers Jet
Join Wild Rivers Jet for an exhilarating 50-minute trip through the magnificent rain-forested gorges of the west coast''s amazing King River. View stands of ancient Huon pines and discover the area''s fascinating past, when copper laden trains of the West Coast Wilderness Railway puffed through the once bustling river port of Teepookana, now just a ghost town. You can now experience this famous journey for yourself. To experience the river''s awesome legacy of 100 years of mining is simply a must; a haunting spectacle! Travel in comfort and safety aboard our exciting Hi-Performance Jet Boats, all powered by eager Chevrolet
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2013 Tullah ChallengeThe HYDRO TASMANIA TULLAH CHALLENGE is an annual triathlon event held in the lakeside village
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West Coast Pioneers Memorial MuseumThe West Coast Pioneers Memorial Museum at Zeehan celebrates the west coast’s rich pioneering past.
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Hogarth FallsOne of the 60 Great Short Walks series, this walk starts at the top of
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West Coast Visitor Information and Booking CentreArchitects, writers, woodturners, gardeners and historians contributed their talents to the acclaimed exhibition West Coast
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Montezuma FallsMontezuma Falls is Tasmania’s highest waterfall, located near Rosebery on the state’s west coast. Rosebery
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Teepookana PlateauGuided commercial tours and guided walks can be arranged at Strahan. Climb to the plateau,
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Ol' Jacks Cafe and Art GalleryOl'' Jacks Cafe and Gallery is located in Rosebery, on Tasmania''s West Coast. Come and
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Ship That Never Was - TheTasmanias longest running play The Ship That Never Was, based on a real event in
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Eric Thomas Galley MuseumThe development of Queenstown and the West Coast are featured in more than 900 photographs
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Wilderness Woodworks StrahanWilderness Woodworks Strahan is located in the Huon Pine precinct on Tasmania's west coast. This
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Rosebery Golf CourseRosebery Golf Course is a scenic, nine-hole golf course in far west Tasmania. It is
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Queenstown Motor LodgeExperience traditional west coast hospitality at this comfortable modern hotel conveniently located in the centre
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Ormiston HouseOrmiston House is a federation mansion on the shores of Macquarie Harbour at Strahan, Tasmania.
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Strahan Quality CottagesStrahan Cottage offers quality self-contained accommodation in Strahan on Tasmania’s west coast. Strahan Cottage is
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Marsden CourtOpened in late 2005, Marsden Court is the latest project of the McDermott family, pioneers
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Silver Hills MotelSilver Hills offers modern motel multi-storey accommodation in Queenstown, on Tasmania’s west coast. Ensuite guest
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Harbour ViewsHarbour Views offers bed and breakfast accommodation at Strahan on Tasmania’s west coast. Strahan is
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Empire HotelThe Empire Hotel in the mining town of Queenstown is a Tasmanian icon. Built in
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Heemskirk Motor HotelThe Heemskirk Motor Hotel offers room and apartment accommodation in Zeehan, on Tasmania’s West Coast.
