Scenic Maydena Rail Rides Through Tasmania’s Historic Wilderness
Short, family-friendly rail adventures from Maydena that combine rainforest and railway heritage.
Featured Rail Tours
Two signature 1.25-hour journeys showcasing Maydena’s history and natural scenery.
About Railtrack Riders
Railtrack Riders is a small tour operator based in Maydena, Tasmania, that offers short scenic rail journeys through historic timber and mining country. Using restored rail vehicles along preserved track, Railtrack Riders presents accessible, family-friendly experiences that highlight local history, natural landscapes and heritage sites. Each trip departs from Maydena station and follows routes once used for timber transport and mining logistics, providing riders with up-close views of original railway houses, remnants of railway infrastructure and forested river valleys.
The Maydena to Pig & Whistle trip is a 1.25-hour ride that follows a historic rail corridor once bustling with timber trade. The experience passes the site of Fitzgerald, a former mining town, and includes opportunities to learn about local industrial history while observing tangible remnants of the past. The Maydena to Florentine trip is also 1.25 hours and travels through lush, fern-filled rainforest to the Florentine rail station. That route emphasizes natural scenery and provides a peaceful riverside setting for a short stroll at the destination.
Railtrack Riders focuses on clear interpretation of local heritage and comfortable, family-suitable journeys. The operator’s offerings are suitable for visitors seeking short, easy-access rail experiences in Tasmania’s southwest region. Booking details, schedules and on-site accessibility information are available through Railtrack Riders’ official channels and local visitor information centers.
Rides are designed to be accessible for passengers of all ages, with level boarding at Maydena station and gentle walking options at destination stations for those wishing to explore and easy photographic opportunities safely along the route.
Reserve a Maydena Rail Experience
Book a 1.25-hour Railtrack Riders trip to see Fitzgerald, rainforest corridors and riverside scenery—limited seats for short departures.