A western road trip adventure

Our friends Georgie and Tom from West by North West share some of their favourite places to visit on a road trip through Tassie’s north-west and west coast. There’s no better way to start a local adventure than with local advice.

Stanley

Natural + cultural The Nut

Climb to the summit to witness a Bass Strait sunrise.

Highfield Historic Site

Discover early colonial architecture, convict history and incredible coastal views.

Alexander Terrace

Take in the parade of 19th century buildings and cottages.

Food + beverage The Angel’s Share

From whisky and sloe gin, to a select range of Tasmanian beer, wine and cider, there’s something for every palate.

Providore 24

Gather your own stash of wine, chocolate and incredible local produce.

Baked in Stanley

A must while in Stanley – sample one of the local scallop pies.

Sheffield

Natural + cultural Sheffield murals

Over 100 huge paintings by local artists feature on the walls of buildings. Take the audio tour, which is available from the visitor information centre.

The Emporium

Experience the weird and the wonderful, an antique store packed full of character and charm.

Mount Roland

A stunning walk that will have you 1233 metres above sea level.

Food + beverage Fudge ‘n’ Good Coffee

Warm up with a coffee or taste some freshly made fudge. There’s more than 200 flavours to choose from.

Seven Sheds

Carefully hand-crafted beers inspired by ingredients from the north-west region.

Tourism Tasmania & Kathryn Leah

Queenstown

Natural + cultural Galley Museum

Hear stories from locals and wander through the many rooms filled with west coast history in the ‘museum in a pub’.

Horsetail Falls

Best seen in winter, take a short walk on the edge of a mountain and discover a 50-metre waterfall at the foot of Mount Owen.

Mount Murchison

An adventure you won’t regret. Standing at 1275 metres above sea level, it’s a reasonably tough climb, but the views you’ll encounter make it more than worth it.

Food + beverage Tracks Cafe

A great spot for breakfast.

Maloneys Restaurant

A must-try is the famed Maloneys chicken dish for dinner.

Strahan

Natural + cultural The Ship That Never Was

Did you know this is Australia’s longest running play? It tells the true story of the great escape from Sarah Island in 1834. The whole family will love this dramatic and hilarious tale.

Gordon River Cruises

Admire the glassy reflections and soak in the ancient history of the Gordon River on board Spirit of the Wild.

Food + beverage The Coffee Shack

Who doesn’t love great coffee and homemade treats? You’ll find them right here on the Esplanade.

Hamers Bar & Bistro

Enjoy the welcoming and relaxed atmosphere while tucking into daily seasonal specials, seafood, steaks and more.

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Ollie Khedun

Zeehan

Natural + cultural Spray Tunnel

This 100m abandoned railway tunnel shaped like a keyhole will transport you to another time. Walk through it to find historic pieces from the west’s mining past.

West Coast Heritage Centre

Delve into the west coast’s unique history. With mines, trains, photos, rocks, historic buildings and more, you’ll need at least an hour here.

Food + beverage Pit Stop Cafe

Take a break from road tripping at this retro cafe. It’s the perfect combo of classic food and drinks, and eclectic items to discover.

Burnie

Natural + cultural Oldaker Falls

A short 800m stroll that’s best to visit after heavy rainfall.

Fernglade Platypus Trail

If you want to spot a platypus, Fernglade Reserve is known as one of the best places to see these cute creatures in the wild. For your best chances of spotting a platypus, we recommend going in the morning or evening.

Food + beverage The Chapel

Fuel up on coffee and breakfast. While you’re there, grab one of their freshly brewed IPAs to warm up with later.

Hellyers Road Distillery

The perfect place to sample a whisky tasting.

Ollie Khedun

Latrobe/Port Sorell

Natural + cultural Dooleys Hill Forest Walk

Short walks through native forest. This is a great spot for birdwatching.

Axemans Hall of Fame

A celebration of the art, skill and people behind Tasmania’s woodchopping history.

Bells Parade Reserve

Immerse yourself in the history and admire the sculptures.

Food + beverage House of Anvers

Enjoy a Tassie made hot chocolate.

Ghost Rock Vineyard

Warm up with a Tassie pinot and indulge in a tasting platter.

Lower Barrington

Natural + cultural Forth Falls

A walking track through green Tassie forest and ferns, with views of Lake Barrington and stunning waterfalls.

Food + beverage The Truffledore

Hunt for and learn about truffle before getting your taste buds ready for a delicious four-course lunch.

CLOCKWISE FROM FAR LEFT: The Nut and Highfield Historic Site, Stanley; Murals at Sheffield; The Emporium, Sheffield; Horsetail Falls walking track, Queenstown; West coast Heritage Centre, Zeehan.