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Morning World Heritage Cruise on the Gordon River from Strahan

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Strahan, Australia
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On average, this is booked 51 (34) days in advance.

6 hours (approx.)
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Overview

World Heritage Cruises is a local family owned and operated cruise located in Strahan, Tasmania’s beautiful and rugged west coast, where you will cruise into the World Heritage listed South West wilderness.

On-board the 35mtr catamaran ‘Harbour Master’ enjoy the natural and historic features of Tasmania's West Coast  – Including Hells Gates, an array of aquaculture farms, a Sarah Island convict settlement guided tour and two hours of cruising the Gordon River where you disembark for a stroll through the rainforest to explore the Unesco listed World Heritage South West Wilderness.

 Cruises depart the Strahan Wharf 9am daily returning at 3pm, a superb lunch of Tasmanian produce is freshly prepared on-board and is included during the cruise.

What's Included

  • Live commentary by the skipper and video's on the history
  • Upper deck seating includes lunch a beverage and morning tea
  • Cruise slowly on the Gordon River and stop for a rainforest boardwalk
  • Drinks & Snacks can be purchased on-board
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off N/A
  • Infants 0-2 years not allocated seating
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18 Esplanade
Strahan TAS 7468, Australia

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9am daily your cruise departs Strahan Your first point of interest is Hells Gates, the narrow-channel entrance from the wild Southern Ocean to Macquarie Harbour. Continue along the harbour to see aquaculture pens stocked with thousands of ocean trout and Atlantic salmon. Your first stop off the boat is Sarah Island, a one hour guided tour on the island conveys a keen appreciation of the harsh conditions at what was Tasmania's first and perhaps most notorious penal settlement. Step back on-board and while enjoying your lunch you will cruise slowly along the majestic Gordon River and rediscover serenity while gliding deep into the ancient rainforest. Disembark at Heritage Landing for a stroll along the boardwalk through the Unesco listed Franklin-Gordon Wild Rivers National Park and see the hushed, lichen-covered rainforest and one of its oldest inhabitants a 2000-year-old Huon Pine tree.Board once more and sit back and relax while you make your journey back to Strahan.
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6 hours Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Cruises not available Christmas day or 1 Aug to 31 August
  • Wheelchair accessible on the main deck only
  • Your boarding tickets will be held at the booking office next to the vessel for collection 30 min prior to your departure

Frequently Asked Questions (9)

Q: Will I get seasick on Morning World Heritage Cruise on the Gordon River from Strahan?

A: If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy. Read more Feb 2023

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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What's Included

Activity name

  • Live commentary by the skipper and video's on the history
  • Upper deck seating includes lunch a beverage and morning tea
  • Cruise slowly on the Gordon River and stop for a rainforest boardwalk
  • Main deck seating includes lunch
  • Sarah Island penal settlement Guided Tour
  • Local on-board Guides
  • Drinks & Snacks can be purchased on-board
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off N/A
  • Infants 0-2 years not allocated seating

Additional Info

Activity name

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Cruises not available Christmas day or 1 Aug to 31 August
  • Wheelchair accessible on the main deck only
  • Your boarding tickets will be held at the booking office next to the vessel for collection 30 min prior to your departure
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Service animals must have identification as we are in a World Heritage listed area
  • Infants 0-2yrs not allocated seating

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