Fresh off a visit from Queen Mary and King Frederik, The Agrarian Kitchen is expanding its reach to Tasmania’s West Coast.
The West Coast Wilderness Railway has launched a new dining experience featuring award-winning chef Rodney Dunn from the New Norfolk-based restaurant.
A Moving Feast – The Agrarian Kitchen on the Cryptic Express departs from Strahan’s Regatta Point Station aboard a heritage Drewry diesel train.
The journey follows the King River inland along Macquarie Harbour, offering views of Cryptic Falls.
Dunn, co-founder and executive chef of The Agrarian Kitchen, was recently selected to curate this year’s Australian Open Glasshouse experience.
The restaurant was named Gourmet Traveller’s Restaurant of the Year in 2024 and Tasmanian Restaurant of the Year in 2025 and hosted the King and Queen of Denmark during their state visit last week.
The multi-course seasonal menu showcases Tasmanian producers, with the restaurant known for its focus on local provenance.
“It’s very special to be partnering with West Coast Wilderness Railway to bring the flavours of The Agrarian Kitchen all the way to Strahan,” Dunn said.
“I’m excited to share some of our favourite Tasmanian produce with onboard travellers, who come from all over the world to experience this iconic journey.”
Dishes include the Agrarian Plate, featuring house-made crackers, artisan cheeses from La Cántara, charcuterie from Fork It Farm and Lenah Game Meats and condiments from Tasmanian Pickled Onions, Hill Farm Preserves and Wild Pepper Isle.
West Coast Wilderness Railways general manager Ian Robertson said the Cryptic Falls journey celebrates the region’s heritage, wilderness and people.
“Rodney’s menu continues that story by highlighting the community of producers who champion the island’s important culinary legacy,” Robertson said.
The experience includes guided commentary and an onboard honey tasting.
The dining experience will run for 12 months and costs $80 per person, available to premium carriage passengers.
