The Cert II Tourism students have just returned from a three-day excursion to the West Coast of Tasmania.

They visited many attractions along the way and spoke to local operators to gain a better understanding of the unique offerings on Tasmania’s West Coast. Our first day included Tarraleah Falls, a Lake St Clair Visitor Centre familiarisation where we spoke to a Visitor Centre staff and Ranger, the West Coast Visitor Centre in Strahan and ending the day by watching the long running show ‘The Ship That Never Was’. Day 2 was a trip with the World Heritage Cruise ship including stops at Sarah Island penal settlement- we got perfect sailing weather - then later a visit to the Henty Dunes, and finally a sunset visit to the 35km long Ocean Beach (where we met journalist and photographer filming for a Tourism Tasmania shoot!).

Our last day started with a familiarisation on the West Coast Wilderness Railway, then stops at Queenstown, Iron Blow Lookout, Russell Falls and a visit to the artistic wooden attraction ‘The Wall’. We also managed a quick hike into the Franklin River to walk over the swing bridge.

The students had a great time and also completed multiple assessments during the trip including providing scripted commentaries for allocated attractions. The students are looking forward to advocating for West Coast tourism with their friends, family and in their future careers.