World Heritage Cruises – take a cruise on the Gordon River. Ride through Hells Gates and see Tasmanian aquaculture Macquarie Harbour style. Explore Sarah Island one of the oldest settlements in Australia and relive the absorbing tale of how the inmates turned a hell on earth into one of the largest ship building yards in Australia. www.worldheritagecruises.com.au
Gordon River Cruises – take a cruise aboard the Lady Jane Franklin. Guided shore excursion to Sarah Island and Heritage Landing. www.strahanvillage.com.au
West Coast Wilderness Railway – take a train ride into history on the West Coast Wilderness Railway www.strahanvillage.com.au
Piners and Miners – journey on the railway aboard a unique Hi-Rail vehicle, wander the abandoned Bird River railway bed now one of Tasmania’s most spectacular short walks through World Heritage rainforest. Visit the remains of the once thriving port town of Pillinger. www.strahanvillage.com.au
West Coast Yacht Charters – sail in comfort across the remote and picturesque waters of Macquarie Harbour. www.tasadventures.com/wcyc
Wild River Jet Boat - take an exhilarating 50 minute trip through the magnificent rain-forested gorges of the West Coast’s King River. www.wildriversjet.com.au
4 Wheeler Bikes – explore the Henty Dunes on 30 – 40 minute guided 4 wheel motor bike tour. 0419 508 175
Strahan Marine Charters – personalised fishing charters and harbour tours.
The Ship that Never Was shown every evening in the amphitheatre. The dramatic – and hilarious – true story of the Great Escape from Sarah Island.
Seair Charters – flights to the King River and up to Teepookana Plateau. www.adventureflights.com.au
Strahan Seaplanes and Helicopters – depart Strahan village by seaplane for a world heritage scenic flight to the Franklin and Gordon Rivers. For the ultimate in close up experiences take a helicopter ride over dense west coast rainforests. www.adventureflights.com.au
Other places to visit:-
West Strahan Beach – safe swimming and paddling
Peoples Park - walk to the Hogarth Falls through west coast rainforest
Henty Dunes – sandboard on the dunes
Macquarie Heads – the harbour entrance 10 km west of Strahan
Ocean Beach – walk along this long expanse of beach
Mutton Birds – see hundreds of birds return to their nests at dusk
We have an excellent rundown on all the great activities & beautiful scenery to experience whilst in Strahan, contained within our room compendiums. We are happy to email a copy of this information to you, just pop a request message (with your particular area of interest) into the comments section of the Contact Us page. |
