Travel guide West Coast

One of the best ways to discover Tasmania is by bike and on foot. Enjoy 3 fantastic days exploring s... Read more

Attraction pass for all of Tasmania. Save over $1000 worth of admission fees. Buy 3, 7 or 10 pass ... Read more

Attraction pass for all of Tasmania. Save over $1000 worth of admission fees. Buy the 10 pass fo... Read more

During our walk you will explore the fragile flora, observe timid wildlife, be humbled by the hars... Read more

Discover the natural beauty of this World Heritage National Park. See amazing waterfalls, rainforest... Read more

Explore the famous Port Arthur by day and be terrified by the "Spine Chilling" ghost tour ... Read more

As you would expect from the winner of the best budget holiday accommodation category in the TakeABreak Awards, Cosy Pines is definitely value for money. This spacious and welcoming two-bedroom cottage is in Strahan on the west coast of Tasmania, and is perfect for families or couples. Voted 'best little town in the world' by the Chicago Tribune Strahan is located on Tasmania's west coast at Long Bay at the northern end of Macquarie Harbour, about 300 km west of Hobart and 40km from Queenstown. Originally a penal colony, the town has also operated as a mining port and a base to the timber industry of the prized Huon pine.  The tiny town of Strahan (population 637 in 2006 census) is now the main tourist centre, and the gateway for Tasmania's west coast region. Boat trips to the histo... Read more

A drive along the northwest coast of Tasmania from Devonport to Arthur River is unforgettable for any age group. You’ll want to drive slowly and stop often, to enjoy the stunning views and unique characteristics of each town. Here are a few of the highlights you can visit along the way... Devonport Your Tassie adventure begins when you disembark your ferry or flight. This is an excellent place to spend the night and explore the historic town. Places worth visiting include Tiagarra, The Tasmanian Aboriginal and Cultural Arts Centre which has dioramas of the region’s first inhabitants. Another interesting attraction is the Don River Railway and Museum, where you can walk around the collection of vintage steam locomotives and ride one to Cole Beach.  Spend a day at the be... Read more

If you want to see Tasmanian wilderness, but see it in comfort, then the West Coast is the place.  Strahan, tucked inside Macquarie Harbour, is in many ways the tourist capital of Tasmania, and with good reason.  Your first stop there should be the Tourist Information Centre on the harbour-front which has plenty of useful information and there is a theatrical play ‘The Ship That Never Was’, on there every day.  The Ship that Never Was tells the amazing story of the last convicts on Sarah Island who escaped on the ship they built, sailing it out “Hell’s Gates” and all the way to Chile.  If you’re disabled however, you might find the rustic planks surrounding the centre rather hard to negotiate.  The entrance isn’t that e... Read more

12 Harvey Street, Strahan, Tasmania   The history of Strahan on your doorstep   Strahan is a beautiful and fascinating area in a state full of similar places.  It is a gateway into the history of Tasmania and has plenty to keep you busy.   Overall rating?                        Great   What makes Castaway Holiday Apartments different?   There is a variety of different accommodation available, so you are sure to find something that meets your needs whether you are travelling as a couple, a family or a group.   Accommodation overview   Our self-contained apartment had two bedrooms, one with a queen bed and one with two sin... Read more