Penghana Bed & Breakfast  

Perched on a knoll in the heart of Queenstown on Tasmania’s rugged West Coast, Penghana Bed & Breakfast overlooks the township with elevated views toward Mount Owen. Steps from the West Coast Wilderness Railway and a short stroll to Spion Kop Lookout and the Eric Thomas Gallery Museum, it’s a central base for exploring Nelson Falls, Hogarth Falls and the surrounding rainforest. Family-friendly, Rainbow accredited (LGBTQ+-friendly) and offering self-catering options, it’s ideal for groups and milestone stays.

Housed in an 1898 National Trust mansion built for the Mt Lyell Mining & Railway Company, Penghana keeps its mining heritage front and center with antique furniture, historic photos and memorabilia. The stained-glass entrance, blackwood staircase and open fireplaces set a grand yet lived-in tone. Choose from six individually decorated rooms — four upstairs ensuites with silver‑service breakfasts and two self-contained downstairs suites — and soak up manicured gardens and panoramic town and mountain views.

Curl up by open fireplaces or head to the billiard room, library or garden for downtime. On-site perks include a bar and restaurant, breakfast room, communal kitchen, picnic and barbecue areas, complimentary Wi‑Fi, DVD/LCD TVs in rooms, tour desk and free self-parking. Wake up to sweeping township and mountain views and enjoy easy access for bikers and cyclists.

Penghana suits small conferences and business meetings, comfortably hosting group stays of up to about 12 adults. Facilities include a business centre, luggage storage, laundry services, tour/ticket assistance and complimentary wireless internet to keep the crew connected.

A complimentary full silver‑service breakfast is served daily in the breakfast room. There’s also an on-site restaurant and bar for evening dining, plus a communal kitchen and barbecue/picnic areas when you want a more casual, self-catered vibe.