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Burnie
Burnie overlooks Emu Bay, on the north-west coast. This proudly industrial city is Australia’s fifth largest container port and a vibrant place to visit.Burnie... read more
Cradle Mountain
In 1827 Joseph Fossey saw a dramatic mountain peak at the northern end of what is now the Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park, in the World Heritage... read more
Devonport
Devonport is the major port of entry for visitors to Tasmania from mainland Australia. The passenger and vehicle ships, Spirit of Tasmania I & 2, cross... read more
Dismal Swamp
Explore four pathways through Dismal Swamp and open your eyes and your mind to the mystery of life at the bottom of a giant sinkhole.You never know what... read more
Franklin - Gordon Wild Rivers National Park
Part of the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area, this national park protects Tasmanias great western rivers the Franklin, Gordon, Jane and Denison... read more
Franklin River
Part of the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area, this national park protects Tasmanias great western rivers the Franklin, Gordon, Jane and Denison... read more
Gordon River
The dark waters of the Gordon flow through the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area before quietly entering Macquarie Harbour. Cruise boats from Strahan... read more
Lake Burbury
Lake Burbury is a popular fishing lake on the edge of Tasmania’s World Heritage Wilderness Area. At Lake Burbury, just 15 minutes east of Queenstown... read more
Liffey Falls
Liffey Falls State Reserve is nestled within cool temperate rainforest on the slopes of the Great Western Tiers. Tasmanians often debate whether Liffey... read more
Nelson Falls
Nelson Falls is set amongst a true rain forest of deep green ferns, moss and ancient trees. From the highest point of the rocky cliff face, water drifts... read more
Ocean Beach
Ocean Beach is situated on the West Coast of Tasmania and extends from Strahan in the south to Trial Harbour, west of Zeehan to the north. Its is an exposed... read more
Queenstown
Historic Queenstown, the largest settlement on Tasmania’s west coast, is best known for its copper mines and smelters.The town, with a population of... read more
Rocky Cape National Park
A craggy promontory nudging out into Bass Strait, Rocky Capes tracks, cliffs and beaches attract walkers and rock climbers. The areas coastal heathlands... read more
Sheffield
Concealed in the foothills of majestic Mount Roland is the enterprising town of Sheffield, where history and art merge to create an entire town of murals.Almost... read more
Stanley
Classified an historic town, Stanley has a busy fishing port at the base of an unusual land formation called The Nut - a flat-topped rock outcrop 150 metres... read more
Strahan
Strahan – for many this name evokes a place with the true spirit of independence – of 19th century piners and miners, and 20th century protesters who... read more
Tullah
Tullah is a former mining and ‘Hydro’ town, overlooked by magnificent Mount Farrell and Mount Murchison. Beautiful Lake Rosebery is on the edge of... read more
West Coast Wilderness Railway
Tasmania’s West Coast Wilderness Railway operates between Strahan and Queenstown. It is one of the world’s best railway journeys.The 34 kilometre... read more
Wynyard
Wynyard is a centre of agriculture on the A2 about 60 kilometres (37 miles) west of Devonport. The city is on the banks of the Inglis River sheltered by... read more
Zeehan
Tasmania's rugged west coast is one of the worlds richest mineral provinces, known for the diversity - gold, silver, copper, tin, lead, zinc, tungsten... read more

Cradle Coast Information

This is a wild and beautiful place, dotted with historic towns and villages.

It's magnificent touring country Take to the road and travel along the Bass Highway, hugging Bass Straight along the north coast and on to the winding descent through the stark landscape around Queenstown, then to dense forests, rocky coastlines and at the right time of year, roads taking you through fields of tulips.

The wild country of the Franklin Gordon National park is something that must be seen to be understood and of course there is Cradle Mountain itself. World famous as a trekking destination, it will test and reward the more adventurous. On the West Coast you breathe what has been proven to be the world's cleanest air.

In a place where the last Tasmanian tiger was captured - and where many more have been sighted since, there are rare sights and experiences at every turn.