Queenstown

Queenstown is a town on Tasmania's west coast shaped by mining history. Mount Sedgewick and Mount Owen frame the settlement, while the landscape bears visible marks from decades of mineral extraction.

The town began during the copper boom of the 1890s as mining became central to its identity. Extraction operations shaped Tasmania's industrial economy for many decades.

The Paragon Theatre is an Art Deco building with marble-effect painted floors where classic films and performances bring people together. It remains a social hub where locals and visitors gather for cultural events.

You can reach the town by driving from Hobart or taking the West Coast Wilderness Railway. The railway journey provides a scenic alternative to driving.

The Queen River flows with orange-tinted water, a visible reminder of past mining operations. Mineral content from extraction activities continues to color the water today.

Location: West Coast Council

Elevation above the sea: 148 m

Shares border with: West Coast, Southwest, Strahan, Lake Margaret, Gormanston

Address: Queenstown TAS 7467, Australia

GPS coordinates: -42.08012,145.55538

Latest update: December 19, 2025 22:21