If you are a train buff (which I am not, but could easily become one) a must visit destination for you would be The West Coast Wilderness Railway that runs between Queens town & Strahan on the West coast of Tasmania. Melanie and I were lucky enough to spend a few days before the mad rush of Christmas having a bit of us time.
Many people do a FIFO when they travel around Tassie without spending quality time in one place really getting to know the history and hardship that Tasmania is built on. 
The afternoon we spent on the train journey is something I shall always remember along with the brilliant narration and high tea in the Pullman coach. It takes about 4 hours just to do the section between Strahan and Dubbil Barril the halfway mark mainly following the King River as it meanders through gorge after gorge and stunning rain forest.
The railway was constructed to transport copper from the Mt Lyell mine along with the workers and families living in the rain forest.
The railway is run by volunteers and enthusiasts and the upgrade to the Pullman carriage brings with it afternoon high tea, sparkling wine and canapes on arrival, endless tea and coffee and the best commentary form a real history buff.
Tasmania has so much to offer with history and stories around every winding road, so if you are thinking of visiting then give yourselves plenty of time and really soak up the atmosphere.
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