West Coast Tasmania

Travel Guide

A waterfall in a lush forest with dense ferns and moss-covered rocks.
A calm river with boats docked at a marina, surrounded by trees and buildings.
A harbor with boats docked, a road, and buildings including a hotel.
A steam locomotive on a railway track surrounded by lush greenery and mountains.
A harbor with boats, a dock, and surrounding greenery.

Pull on your hiking boots or grab a paddle, the pristine coastline, rivers and forests of Tasmania’s wild West Coast are calling.

World Heritage-listed wilderness has stood sentry over this ancient stretch of land for millennia, its remote ruggedness inspiring centuries of myths and legends. Cruise along the coastline or whitewater raft through surging rivers. Trekkers, start ticking off your bucket list. Those who can navigate the Wild West are rewarded with staggeringly beautiful outlooks across mountain ranges, native pinewoods and pristine heathland. Discover the convict settlements and isolated mining towns that speckle the coastline, adding to the region’s rich mythology.

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