Hotels in Queenstown, Tasmania
Empire Hotel
Empire Hotel Good looking Pub established 1901 during the mining boom. Accommodation, 20 rooms , 4 with ensuites Bar Dining Winter open fire "Queenstown is well worth a visit - it reminds me of a restrained version of Broken Hill. And a beer...
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Mt Lyell Motor Inn
Mt Lyell Motor Inn Forty rooms with ensuites and well furbished Public Bar Cocktail Bar Popular restaurant , breakfast lunch and dinner 7 days.
Former Hunters Hotel
Former Hunters Hotel An interesting history I am sure. Please let us know what you know. Cheers
Former Queenstown Hotel
Former Queenstown Hotel Now trading as a pizza shop. Does anyone have some history on this Pub? Thanks
Information on Queenstown, TAS 7467
Queenstown is a historic mining town that attracts visitors seeking to experience Tasmania's rich mining heritage through underground mine tours and local history museums.
Known as the gateway to Tasmania's rugged west coast, the town features unique moonscape-like terrain created by decades of copper mining and environmental recovery. Surrounded by Lake Burbury and spectacular wilderness, Queenstown offers access to Tasmania's Wilderness World Heritage Area and serves as the station for unique train rides through rare rainforest.
The town combines industrial history with natural beauty, making it a distinctive destination for history enthusiasts and nature lovers.
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Travel options
The West Coast Wilderness Railway stretches 35km between Queenstown and Strahan, offering heritage and wilderness rail experiences through remote West Coast landscapes. Travelers can board from either Queenstown or Strahan, with Heritage Carriage and all-inclusive Wilderness Carriage options. Bus services operate twice weekly (Tuesday and Friday) connecting to other Tasmanian destinations.
The town is accessible by car, approximately 3 hours from major centers, providing access to 4x4 adventures and guided tours throughout the region.