Recent News
DA2026/39 – Penghana Road, Queenstown – PID 7772249
Extractive Industries – New Processing Plant and Associated Infrastructure – Penghana Road, Queenstown – PID 7772249. Representations must be made by Tuesday 10 November 2026.
Outcomes – September 2026 Council Meeting
A summary of the questions, discussions & decisions from the September Council Meeting, including the Strahan Waterfront, Service Tasmania and Queenstown Sports Stadium
Seasonal Lifeguards
Make a splash this summer! Work as a Lifeguard and ensure a safe and enjoyable environment at West Coast Council Aquatic Facilities.
Zeehan Pathway Improvement
Delivering improved shared pathway infrastructure within Zeehan.
Kerbside Collection – November 2026
The next FREE kerbside collection for larger items will be held November 2026 – registration is essential.
Strahan Waterfront Response Design Plans
Plans for the “unwalling” of the Strahan waterfront have been released, and are now open for consultation.
Outcomes – August Council Meeting
A summary of the questions, discussions & decisions from the August Council Meeting.
Special Meeting Outcomes
At a Special Meeting on 11 August, Council adopted recommendations relating to an Organisational Review.
Explore Tasmania’s untamed West Coast — a place of wild landscapes, rich history, and unforgettable adventures.
From ancient rainforests and dramatic coastlines to heritage railways and hidden waterfalls, here is your guide to discovering it all;
The West Coast Mountain Bike Trails provide an experience like no other in the Southern Hemisphere, right here on the West Coast of Tasmania.
From the cool temperate rain forest and button grass plains of Silver City Zeehan, to the rocky alpine ridges of the Mt Owen Queenstown trail network, you’re in for a wild ride. The region’s rich history is set against a landscape that is as breathtakingly beautiful as it is wild and raw.
We’re putting the mountains back into mountain biking. Take a trip, just outside your comfort zone and experience it for yourself.
