QUEENSTOWN
T A S M A N I A
Queenstown isn't just famous for the restored ABT Steam Railway – there's a whole lot more waiting to be discovered! Look deeper into this incredible destination and uncover a treasure trove of experiences.
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Enjoy the tour of this still functioning Art Deco Talkie Theatre featuring a 20 minute show on the classic Big Screen. From the dress circle go behind the scenes into the preserved projection box and adjoining work rooms.
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After the day's adventures, relax at The Paragon Theatre bar and take in a show.
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Current feature 'FRANKLIN'.
Sunset rides Mt Owen Queenstown Tasmania
Queenstown Tasmania Mt Owen MTB
Big Mountain descent Queenstown Tasmania
Sunset rides Mt Owen Queenstown Tasmania
Raft the Franklin River
**One of the top ten things to do** (Lonely Planet)
**World Heritage Wilderness of the Highest order** (UNESCO)
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Experience total wilderness immersion on a journey of a lifetime down the Franklin River.
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Take to the river with professional guides for an experience described as Life Changing.
Something a little less active but every bit as wonderful
Ride the Wilderness Railway original ABT Steam loco's
Queenstown Walk Trails
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1. Get Here. The first step is easy. Make your way to Queenstown by driving yourself (see our driving tips on this site), minibus charter or an exclusive VIP service [click here to learn more]. If flying is more your style, fly into Strahan or Queenstown and the shuttle service can meet you at either airport. [click here to learn more]
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2. Eat & Sleep. Queenstown has many accommodation and dining options. Learn more on this site. Check The Paragon Theatre website for screenings and live shows.
Mt Owen Summit
Climbing Mt Owen is one of the greatest day walks anywhere. Here is a quick guide on how to safely have the most memorable time.
Tip : Don't walk up the shuttle road. It's long, it's a service road with bike shuttles, technicians and other vehicles associated with the various communications assets using it.
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1. Begin your ascent. Set off on the 'Horsetail falls boardwalk' at Karlson's Gap to the top of the falls. Then, follow the King Billy posts delineating the summit track up the ridge all the way to the plateau.
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2. Now that you're up there. Be sure to check out the high cave just under the plateau. There is a chute at the rear that leads to the top. Note : The peak (Nasty Knob) on top of the cave is not the Mt Owen Summit. Once you're on the plateau, look to the west for 'Don't knock the rock', one of the many interesting conglomerate rock formations. As you stroll along the plateau you will see Berry's Tarn just below to the east. At the Southern end of the plateau walk you will come to the summit that still has a Trig point on top and a sheltered rock hollow underneath.
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3. Timing is everything. Make a glorious descent bathed in the golden light of the sunset over the Southern Ocean.
Lyell Comstock
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The trail head for this one is just off the Lyell Highway at Linda. There is a parking space just on the East side of the Cemetary creek bridge. From here the trail is easy to follow as it crosses the old North Mt Lyell railway formation and heads up the south flank of Mt Lyell.
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Get ready for an adventure as the trail climbs higher through awe-inspiring boulder Glacial Moraines that climbers love to explore. Soon, you'll encounter the historic Comstock railway formation, dating back to the 1890s, which was designed to link the mine and town of Comstock with the North Mt Lyell Company's main railway. Today, this old rail cut offers a breathtaking elevated walk around the mountain.
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At the railway terminus on the North side of the mountain there is a steep but short climb up the North facing side of the mountain over the conglomerates to the top of ridge-line. A great chance to pause and take in the views before an equally steep but short descent back down the south mountain flank through the boulders and back across the railway formations to the car park.
Raggedy & Goat Track
Coming Soon...Watch this space.