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The Abandoned Train Tunnel in the northern Tasmanian hamlet of Tunnel is a historic 704-metre railway passage built between 1885 and 1889. Originally part of the Launceston-to-Scottsdale North-Eastern Line, it is so historically unique to the region that the surrounding town and train station were named after it.

How to Get There

The tunnel is located a few kilometres past Lilydale in North East Tasmania. To visit, drive down the unsealed Tunnel Road turning off Golconda Road, then turn onto Tunnel Station Road where a small parking area is located just 200 metres from the tunnel entrance.

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Welcome to WOW TASMANIA, the ultimate community hub for everyone obsessed with the raw, natural beauty of Australia's island state!

Whether you are a born-and-bred local, a first-time visitor, or an outdoor adventurer, this space is dedicated to showcasing everything that makes Tasmania incredible. From fishing trips and deep-wilderness camping to epic road adventures, we are building a massive community of Tassie lovers.

🌲 What You Can Do Here

• Share Media: Post your best shots of Cradle Mountain, Wineglass Bay, or your own hidden gems.
• Get Advice: Ask for travel tips, share favorite road trip itineraries, or swap campground recommendations.
• Talk Culture: Discuss local wildlife, upcoming markets, and the best scallop pies on the island.
• Use Flairs: Easily sort through the feed using our new colorful post tags to find exactly what you need.

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If you love real, unedited Tassie content, check out our other platforms for massive updates and 4K visuals:

• Watch: Explore full travel vlogs and outdoor guides on our WOW Tasmania YouTube Channel.
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🏔️ Peak vs. Paradise: What is the ultimate Tasmanian landscape?

Tasmania has some of the most diverse scenery on the planet. In a single day, you can hike through alpine peaks that look like Switzerland, and then stand on a white-sand beach that looks like the Bahamas.

We want to know which side of Tasmania steals your heart: **The Mountain Peaks** or **The Coastal Paradises**?

🥾 Team Mountain: The Wild Peaks

* **Cradle Mountain:** The rugged, jagged icon reflected in Dove Lake.
* **Mount Wellington / Kunanyi:** The towering guardian of Hobart, often capped in winter snow.
* **The Hazards:** The pink granite peaks framing the East Coast.

🏖️ Team Paradise: The Iconic Beaches

* **Wineglass Bay:** The flawless, crescent-shaped white sand and turquoise water.
* **Bay of Fires:** The fiery orange, lichen-covered boulders meeting the Tasman Sea.
* **Boat Harbour Beach:** The crystal-clear, tropical-looking waters of the North West.

💬 Cast Your Vote in the Comments!

1. Are you **Team Mountain** or **Team Paradise**?
2. What is the **one iconic view** in Tasmania that took your breath away?

If you have a killer landscape photo from your travels, **drop it in the replies below** so we can see it! 📸

G'day crew! 🗺️

As our community grows, we want to make it as easy as possible to find exactly what you are looking for—whether that is a hidden beach, a rugged mountain hike, or the absolute best scallop pie on the island.

Post Flairs are now officially enabled!

When you create a new post, you will now see options to add a colorful tag. Please use them so everyone can filter the feed easily! Here are a few examples:If you have already posted, feel free to go back and add a flair to your post. Let’s make this the ultimate visual guide to Tasmania! 🌲

🏔️ Peak vs. Paradise: What is the ultimate Tasmanian landscape?

Tasmania has some of the most diverse scenery on the planet. In a single day, you can hike through alpine peaks that look like Switzerland, and then stand on a white-sand beach that looks like the Bahamas.

We want to know which side of Tasmania steals your heart: The Mountain Peaks or The Coastal Paradises?

🥾 Team Mountain: The Wild Peaks

• Cradle Mountain: The rugged, jagged icon reflected in Dove Lake.
• Mount Wellington / Kunanyi: The towering guardian of Hobart, often capped in winter snow.
• The Hazards: The pink granite peaks framing the East Coast.

🏖️ Team Paradise: The Iconic Beaches

• Wineglass Bay: The flawless, crescent-shaped white sand and turquoise water.
• Bay of Fires: The fiery orange, lichen-covered boulders meeting the Tasman Sea.
• Boat Harbour Beach: The crystal-clear, tropical-looking waters of the North West.

💬 Cast Your Vote in the Comments!

1. Are you Team Mountain or Team Paradise?
2. What is the one iconic view in Tasmania that took your breath away?

If you have a killer landscape photo from your travels, drop it in the replies below so we can see it! 📸