Where:

Queenstown

Tasmania, Australia

Last Visited:

Last visited in October 2006

Why Go:

• rich in copper mining history

Highlights:

• Museum: displays of the town's mining history
• West Coast Wilderness Railway: a restored steam train that runs between Strahan and Queenstown, winding its way through spectacular rainforest.

Eating & Drinking:

Other things you should know about:

• Queenstown was founded in 1881, built on the Queen River

More information:

• see the photo galleries from Queenstown, West Coast Wilderness Railway
• more information about the West Coast Wilderness Railway