Remote. Raw. Untamed. Like nowhere else on earth. Welcome to the west coast.

Leave the world behind and explore frontiers where Tasmanian tigers once roamed, and pioneers forged their future in the vast Western Wilds. This is a region of World Heritage-listed wilderness: cool-temperate rainforest, alpine plains, mountains and glacial valleys, wild rivers, deep lakes, and windswept coasts awaiting your discovery. Wherever you choose to venture, a crisp, earthy scent floods the senses.

Find your kind of adventure. Climb a mountain, chase a waterfall, cruise the waterways, go mountain-bike-riding or fly fishing. Stretch your legs on a short walk to gushing Nelson Falls set amidst verdant, green moss and ferns. Inhale the distinctive sweet scent of the rare leatherwood tree and touch its small, leathery leaves. This species is intense, floral, and found only in Tasmania. Or slow right down. In this ancient landscape you’ll find freedom to explore at your own pace.

Cruise into silence and sensation on a day trip along the remote Gordon River, cutting deep into the Franklin-Gordon Wild Rivers National Park. Or experience history that moves you aboard a thrilling rail journey through the rainforest. Be entertained by fascinating true tales of rivalry and resilience shown by early settlers during the gold rush, and marvel at the engineering feat this railway represents, as it carves its winding path through the dense wilderness.

The west coast is also a place for reflection and quiet contemplation. Step back in time at one of the west coast’s real-life ghost towns. Shrouded in dense forest and steeped in history, these eerie forgotten places echo with the lingering memories of lives and fortunes made and lost in the mining boom-and-bust. Or discover harrowing stories of convict courage with a visit to Sarah Island, one of the harshest penal-colony settlements in Australia.

Check out Zeehan, also known as Silver City, with its pioneering history and grand heritage streetscape. And slow down at Strahan – a tranquil, remote harbourside town surrounded by lush nature.

Unplug, unwind, and journey into a world of wilderness and wonder on Tasmania’s west coast.