Board the heritage Drewry diesel train in Strahan for a scenic journey inland, tracing the edge of Macquarie Harbour and the banks of the King River. As the train pulls away from the station, onboard guides share stories of the railway’s history and the people who once lived and worked along this remote stretch of line.

This short journey takes you through the small township of Lowana before following the King River upstream, where open river flats gradually give way to dense temperate rainforest. It’s a peaceful, scenic stretch of track, with the ever-changing landscape unfolding right outside your carriage window.

A highlight of the trip is a stop near Cryptic Falls (also known as Mystic Falls), tucked between Lowana and Teepookana. Once hidden beneath overgrown rainforest, the falls were carefully uncovered by the railway’s team in 2017, revealing a beautiful hidden gem now visible to passengers. While the crew switch the locomotive from front to rear for the return leg, you’ll have time to sit back and take in the falls and surrounding wilderness from the comfort of your seat.

Throughout the journey, onboard commentary helps bring the landscape and its history to life, and all guests are treated to a tasting of local Tasmanian honey, a nice touch that ties into the stories being shared along the way. Back in Strahan, it’s well worth exploring Regatta Point Station, where a small museum houses original artefacts and personal accounts from those who once called this railway home.