Rivers & Railways
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Port
Burnie, Tasmania, Australia
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Activity Level
Easy Activity
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Excursion Type
Information Not Currently Available
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Wheelchair Accessible
No
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Starting At (prices in USD)
$170
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
Approximately 8 Hours
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Meals Included
Meals not included
Enjoy three of Tasmania's finest attractions with a historic train ride, a visit to Launceston, and a cruise through Cataract Gorge in the afternoon.
Head to the Don River Railway Museum in a suburb of Devonport. Here, you'll board the 3'6"-gauge Melrose Line run by volunteers, using part of the tracks that once connected Don Junction and Paloona. A 30-minute round-trip train ride to Coles Beach features either a 1940s ex-TGR rail car or a diesel locomotive pulling heritage carriages. Most of the rolling stock has been lovingly restored in the on-site workshop. Don't miss the museum, which features the largest collection of steam locomotives in Tasmania, dating from 1879 to 1951.
Visit Launceston — Tasmania's second-largest city — situated at the confluence of the North and South Esk Rivers. This is where the Tamar River begins its journey to Bass Strait. A panoramic drive succinctly showcases the historic architecture and the charming gardens that lace the cityscape. Use your free time to explore the downtown area and purchase lunch (at your own expense).
The Tamar River is steeped in romance and studded with tales of swashbuckling bushrangers — loads of fun. A private boat takes you on an afternoon cruise through its magnificent Cataract Gorge. Learn about the fascinating history, flora, fauna, and people of this region.