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Tours & Adventures

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Where History Runs Deep and the Wild Still Rules.

Roam with locals. Dig into the stories of Miners, Piners, Protest and Power.​  Leave no trace. Take only memories.

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​All tours depart from and return to The Paragon Theatre, McNamara St, Queenstown, Tasmania​

Lost Mines

​ Lost Mines 

A Journey Beneath the Surface
Intimate. Authentic. Completely off-script.

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Venture into the raw, unfiltered heart of Tasmania’s Wild West – where the stories run deeper than the mine shafts, and adventure is still carved by hand.

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This isn’t just a tour.  It’s an invitation to step beyond the tourist trail and into a world few ever get to feel. Guided by locals who’ve inherited the tales, you’ll walk in the footsteps of 1880s pioneers – hardy men who braved the wilderness in search of Huon Pine, Gold and Copper.  Their stories still echo through these hills, waiting to be unearthed where they happened – not from a script, but from those who know.

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Take a short, guided meander through Rainforest trails. Pan for Gold and riches. Explore the preserved ‘Drift’ of Mt Jukes Proprietary Mine. Pause for a crib break, miners style. Try your luck with rock-chip sampling – and if you strike something shiny, it’s yours to keep.

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This isn’t sightseeing. It’s story-living.

It’s raw, personal and unforgettable.  No buses. No crowds. Just you, the wild, and the story under your feet.

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​Come ready to get your hands dirty, your heart stirred, and your perspective changed.

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This exhilarating 3-hour experience requires moderate physical activity, including navigating several bush steps and uneven terrain. Please dress for the weather.
 

PRIVATE TOUR 

Approx 3 hours | Monday to Friday

Departing at 9.30am

Cost is $350 for 1-4 passengers

Each extra adult - $88

Each extra child under 16 years - $65

Maximum 10 passengers

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Morning tea included​

20% surcharge applies for Saturday bookings

Not available on Sundays or public holidays

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departs from & returns to The Paragon Theatre

Lake Margaret

 Lake Margaret Hydropower 

Not a Museum. Not a Script.

Just the Real Story.

Discover the people, power, and progress that shaped Queenstown — from copper and current to community and country.​

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Lake Maragret Hydropower – one of Australia's earliest hydroelectric schemes to supply industry and domestic is still a fully operational, “run of river” electricity producer.

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​This small-group experience takes you on an unforgettable journey through Tasmania’s industrial rise, where fire, water, ingenuity and raw human effort collided to power a state and shape a region. You’ll step into the story of Power, Industry and Innovation.

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Departing from Queenstown’s historic 1930s Art Deco Talkie Theatre, The Paragon, you’ll travel in comfort to the Lake Margaret village, once home to the families who kept the Mt Lyell powerhouse alive.  Enjoy a cuppa and cake while watching the fascinating presentation inside the original village hall before heading down to the weir.

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Witness the engineering brilliance of the 60-inch woodstave pipeline, still operating today. Then, feel the roaring history in the 1914 powerhouse, where horizontal-shaft Pelton wheel turbines still drive open alternators with electrifying force.  It’s not a museum – the power still flows.

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On the return journey, your guide will take you past the haunting remnants of the pyritic smelter, original railway works, and the ongoing environmental legacy of the Mt Lyell Mine – why the Queen River is orange.

 

~Please note: people with pacemakers or defibrillators are not permitted in the powerhouse~

 

What You'll Experience:

  • Guided visit to the original Lake Margaret Hydro Village

  • ​Entry to the fully operational 1914 commissioned Powerhouse

  • View of the timber pipeline and heritage-listed weir

  • Afternoon tea in the original village hall

  • Interpretation of Queenstown's mining, smelting, and hydro history

  • Commentary by passionate locals - no scripts, just real stories

MIXED TOUR 

Approx 3 hours | Monday to Friday

Departing at 2pm

Adults - $88

Child under 16 - $65

Afternoon tea included

Maximum 10 passengers

Requires minimum participation of 4 adults fares to confirm

Your booking will remain pending until minimum numbers are achieved

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20% surcharge applies for Saturday bookings

Not available on Sundays or public holidays

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departs from & returns to The Paragon Theatre

PRIVATE TOUR 

Approx 3 hours | Monday to Friday

Departing at 2pm

Cost is $350 for 1-4 passengers

Each extra adult - $88

Each extra child under 16 years - $65

Afternoon tea included

Maximum 10 passengers

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20% surcharge applies for Saturday bookings

Not available on Sundays or public holidays

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departs from & returns to The Paragon Theatre

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Mt Owen

Mt Owen 4x4 experience

Ride High Above the Wild West — Just You, the Wind, and the View

This experience is exclusive — Not open to the public — but we’ll take you there.

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See Queenstown like never before.
Climb into a comfortable 4x4 and journey up the Western Range to the Mt Owen Spur, where Tasmania’s raw, wild beauty stretches in every direction.

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From jagged Cradle Mountain peaks and Frenchmans Cap to the untouched expanse of the Franklin–Gordon Wild Rivers World Heritage Area, and all the way to Hells Gates and the Southern Ocean — this is one of the most awe-inspiring lookout points in the state.

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There are no crowds. No fences. No noise.
Just you, the sky, and a truly unforgettable moment beyond the urbanised world.

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Departs from and returns to The Paragon Theatre, McNamara St, Queenstown

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What You'll Experience:

  • A thrilling 4x4 ascent up Mt Owen's western face

  • Breathtaking views over Tasmania's wilderness and coastline

  • Exclusive access — no tour buses, no public lookouts

  • Local guide sharing deep knowledge and stories of the land

  • Ideal location for photography & quiet reflection

PRIVATE (DAY) TOUR 

Approx. 1.5 hours – Monday to Friday
Cost is $195 for 1- 4 passengers
Each extra adult - $48
Each extra child under 16 years - $38
Maximum 6 passengers

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Add 20% for Saturday bookings

Not available on Sundays or public holidays

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departs from & returns to The Paragon Theatre

PRIVATE SUNSET TOUR 

Approx. 2 hours – Monday to Friday
Cost is $295 for 1- 4 passengers
Each extra adult - $70
Each extra child under 16 years - $50
Maximum 6 passengers

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Add 20% for Saturday bookings

Not available on Sundays or public holidays

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departs from & returns to The Paragon Theatre

No Dams

NO DAMS Mt McCall 4x4

Let the Franklin Flow.

Let the Wilderness Be.
Where your guide is as important as place – leave no trace – take only memories

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Step into one of the world’s most treasured wilderness areas — a place where the silence speaks volumes, and where a river once stirred this nation to action.

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This immersive 4x4 journey takes you deep into the Tasmania's Wilderness World Heritage Area (TWWHA), reaching the remote heights of Mt McCall — the gateway to the infamous Franklin River where wild waters meet deep history.

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Along the way, you’ll visit the powerful and symbolic “NO DAMS” site — a place of protest, pride & resilience — where the campaign to save the Franklin became a defining chapter in Australia’s environmental story.

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Meeting seven out of the ten criteria for World Heritage listing—the worlds highest level of recognition— TWWHA is one of the most outstanding examples of universal value.

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This isn’t just a tour — it’s an invitation to reflect, connect, and walk lightly through a land that remains truly wild. No crowds. No noise. Just you, the forest, the mountains and the message that changed international regard toward environmental preservations.

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Important Notes:

  • RoamWild Tasmania provides all necessary equipment and satellite communications for your safety

  • Be sure to grab a Parks Pass! available via: (https://passes.parks.tas.gov.au/)

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​What You'll Experience:

  • A guided 4x4 expedition deep into the Franklin-Gordon Wild Rivers WHA

  • A stop at the iconic 'NO DAMS' site for stories and reflection

  • Rugged wilderness tracks leading to Mt McCall

  • Insight into the environmental, political, and cultural legacy of the Franklin campaign

  • Morning tea shared in quiet company among ancient landscapes​​​​​

PRIVATE TOUR 

Approx 4.5 hours | Monday to Friday

Departing at 9.30am

Cost is $470 for 1-4 passengers

Morning tea included

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​20% surcharge applies for Saturday bookings

Not available on Sundays or public holidays

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departs from & returns to The Paragon Theatre

Boom & Bust tour
RoamWild – Boom & Bust tour poster

Unlock the Real Queenstown

Go beyond the guidebooks—and discover Queenstown through the eyes of those who know it best.

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Led by passionate locals, we unlock doors to exclusive experiences and hidden gems, sharing the natural beauty and grandeur of Queenstown.

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​Join us for an unforgettable journey through Queenstown’s rich tapestry of stories—where echoes of boom-and-bust mining history meet the resilience of its people and the vibrant energy of today’s creative spirit.

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​This is more than a tour. It’s the real Queenstown—past, present, and alive.

PRIVATE TOUR 

Approx 1.5 hours | Monday to Friday

​Cost is $195 for 1-4 passengers

Each extra adult - $49

Each extra child under 16 years - $38

Maximum 10 passengers

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20% surcharge applies for Saturday bookings

Not available on Sundays or public holidays

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departs from & returns to The Paragon Theatre

MIXED TOUR 

Approx 1.5 hours | Monday to Friday

Adults - $49

Child under 16 - $38

Maximum 10 passengers

Requires minimum participation of 4 adult fares to confirm

Bookings remain pending until minimum numbers are achieved

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20% surcharge applies for Saturday bookings

Not available on Sundays or public holidays

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departs from & returns to The Paragon Theatre

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