Queenstown Information
Queenstown in Tasmania is a town located in the Queen River Valley near Mount Owen and historically was a mining town. It has a population of about 2,500 people and was first discovered in 1862.
Today Queenstown is a significant tourist town, which attracts plenty of tourists. Some of the best wilderness tracks in the world are found in Queenstown. Fishing enthusiasts will also enjoy the Trout fishing on the surrounding lakes.
One of the best experiences in Queenstown is the West Coast Wilderness Railway. Enjoy jumping onboard a 100-year-old steam train on a 35-kilometre journey through some pristine environmental scenery. The railway was originally built by the Mt Lyell Mining & Railway Company to transport minerals. Due to mining operations closing the railway was recently restored and is now a top tourist drawcard not to miss.
Queenstown also features a hydroelectric scheme and Dam that is well worth visiting. Although the Scheme was finished in June 2006 due to running costs it is now heritage listed and a great tourist attraction to visit.
The most infamous football ground in Australia can be found in Queenstown. Made of full gravel the oval is unique and was designed because of high rainfall, as grass would turn to mud. The oval is often used for carnivals, music festivals and was even the site for the Western Tasmanian Football Association Grand final.
Another great activity is to experience the Mount Lyell Enviro Tours. John Halton was the last employee of the Mt Lyell Mining Company when it closed in 1994 prior to reopening as Copper Mines of Tasmania in 1995. John is now back on site as operator and guide of Mount Lyell EnviroTours. John takes visitors over the extensive mine lease and explains the history of the mine and the environmental improvements that have been and continue to be made.
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