Regatta Point, Railway station and port area in Strahan, Tasmania.
Regatta Point is a railway station and port area in Strahan, where the West Coast Wilderness Railway line terminates at the water's edge. The station building now contains a museum room, a shop selling local crafts, and a café serving meals and drinks.
The station developed as the terminus for the Mount Lyell Mining and Railway Company, transporting materials from inland mining areas to the port for export. This role remained central to the area's economy until the 1960s, when mining operations declined.
The station sits where water transport and rail lines meet, reflecting how this corner of Tasmania grew around shipping and mining work. Today, visitors see how the building connects to the small town's identity as a place where goods and people once moved together.
The site is best explored on foot, with access available during weekday hours and limited weekend operation. The on-site café offers refreshments, making it convenient to spend time here while visiting the railway line.
During specific seasons, the station building hosts several thousand honeybees that help produce Tasmania's Leatherwood Honey. This working apiary turns the historic structure into an active part of the region's food production.
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