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Steam train and King River Gorge
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Rafting in the King River Gorge
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Our train arrives at Dubbil Barril

King River Raft & Steam Experience

By KING RIVER RAFTING
4.7 out of 5
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Overview

We are proud to be bronze medal winners in the 2019 Tasmanian Tourism Awards.
  
The King River Gorge, Raft and Steam Experience is a collaborative adventure between King River Rafting and the West Coast Wilderness Railway, combining the thrill of white water rafting with a return steam train ride.

Raft through 7km of the King River Gorge's exciting rapids, from Newall Creek to Dubbil Barril, passing through a remote rainforest gorge. It's an awesome and exciting day rafting in the wilderness.

The return steam train ride takes us over a steep ridge using the rack and pinion Abt system to move the train out of the gorge and safely down the other side. Homeward bound the train stops at Rinadeena, a water stop for the train and coffee for us, and again at Lynchford. The last stop is Queenstown, where our tour ends.

Activity location

  • King River
    • West Coast Council, Tasmania, Australia

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • West Coast Wilderness Railway (Queenstown Station)
    • 1 Driffield Street
    • 7467, Queenstown, Tasmania, Australia

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What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedRide on the West Coast Wilderness Steam Railway
  • What's includedWhat's includedProfessional guide
  • What's includedWhat's includedSnacks
  • What's includedWhat's includedAll necessary rafting equipment
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedAlcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedLunch
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedDVD (available to purchase)
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedTowel

Know before you book

  • Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult

Activity itinerary

We meet at the West Coast Wilderness Railway Station in Queenstown where we get changed and depart for our rafting adventure on the King River. It is a great placed to start with views of Mt Owen and the all important Mt Lyell mine. Below the the steam train is prepared with all the noise, steam and excitement that you would expect.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESKing River
    • West Coast Council, Tasmania, Australia

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEWest Coast Wilderness Railway (Queenstown Station)
    • 1 Driffield Street
    • 7467, Queenstown, Tasmania, Australia

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