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| Queenstown | ||
| State | Tasmania | |
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| Residents | 1.790 (2016) | |
| height | 148 m | |
| Tourist info web | http://www.westernwilderness.com.au/queenstown_tasmania | |
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Queenstown is a city in the Australian state Tasmania. It is located in the west of the island on the Lyell Highway.
background
Queenstown emerged as a mining town in the 19th century as a result of the nearby gold and copper deposits. In its heyday around 1900, Queenstown had 5,000 residents, making it one of the largest towns in Tasmania. From this time there are still some buildings classified as historical. Unfortunately, the environment was badly affected by clearing the forests on the surrounding mountain slopes and subsequent erosion. The once lushly forested mountains around Queenstown sometimes offered the sight of a lunar landscape. However, due to the decline of the mining industry and stricter environmental regulations, the landscape has partially recovered in recent decades.
getting there
By plane
Queenstown has a simple runway with no infrastructure and no scheduled flights.
By bus
In the street
Queenstown is across the Lyell Highway from Hobart or Burnie to reach out.
mobility
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The small center of Queenstown can be explored on foot.
Tourist Attractions
- Galley Museum, Driffield Street. Mainly devoted to the history of the region, but there are also minerals on display.
- 1 The Iron Blow. Here you can see a former copper mine full of water from above.Price: free.
- 2 Spy head lookout. Here you have a beautiful view of the city.Price: free.
- 3 Bradshaw's Timber Mill. Tel.: 61 6471 1608. One of 3 licensed sawmills that is allowed to process local tropical wood and is a good 80 years old. The condition is that it is broken wood or dead trees. Such wood can also be bought here - attention, this may not be imported into most countries, such as the EU!Price: free.
activities
- West Coast Wilderness Railway - The narrow-gauge railway line, which has been revitalized for tourist purposes, connects Queenstown with Strahan and runs partly through rainforest and over impressive gorges. The route is driven by steam locomotives and historic wagons.
- The "Underground Tours", which were often offered in the past, have not been offered since 2016 because the mine operator no longer allows tourist activities. At the moment (02/2019) only RoamWild tours into a small disbanded mine are offered.
shop
As the largest town in western Tasmania, Queenstown serves as the supply center for the region and therefore has a few shops.
kitchen
nightlife
accommodation
security
health
Practical advice
trips
- Strahan is only 42 km away. There you can take a boat tour on the Gordon River.
- Lake Burbury is ideal for fishing or camping.
- The Franklin-Gordon Wild Rivers National Park is accessible via the Lyell Highway.
literature
Web links
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