The Gordon River
The dark waters of the Gordon flow through the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area before quietly entering Macquarie Harbour. Cruise boats from Strahan explore several kilometres into the rivers wide, calm lower reaches, with their often perfect reflections of riverside...
Cove Gallery
The Cove Gallery is a contemporary art gallery in Strahan on Tasmania's west coast. Strahan is four-and-a-half hours west of Hobart (298 kilometres/185 miles) and south-west of Launceston (290 kilometres/180 miles). The Cove Gallery is part of Strahan's waterfront Risby...
West Coast Visitor Information and Booking Centre
Architects, writers, woodturners, gardeners and historians contributed their talents to the acclaimed exhibition West Coast Reflections at the West Coast Visitor Information and Booking Centre. The story of the people of West Coast starts 35,000 years ago with the Aborigines,...
Hogarth Falls
One of the 60 Great Short Walks series, this walk starts at the top of Peoples Park, in Strahan, and is a gentle, meandering stroll through sweet-smelling bush to a delightful waterfall. Local schoolchildren share their connections with the place...
Ship That Never Was - The
Tasmanias longest running play The Ship That Never Was, based on a real event in 1834 when the last ship built at the convict settlement at Macquarie Harbour was about to sail for the new prison at Port Arthur but...
Hogarth Falls
One of Tasmania's 60 Great Short Walks, this walk starts at the top of Peoples Park in Strahan and is a gentle, meandering stroll through sweet-smelling bush to a delightful waterfall. Local schoolchildren share their connections with the place on...
Gordon River - The
The dark waters of the Gordon flow through the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area before entering Macquarie Harbour. Cruise boats from Strahan explore several kilometres of the river's wide calm lower reaches with their often perfect reflections of riverside rainforest....
West Coast Wilderness Railway River and Rainforest from Strahan
This West Coast Wilderness Railway tour is the perfect way to access scenic views of Tasmania’s rugged west coast, the rain forest, and incredible historic bridges too. Avoid waiting in crowds by having your train admission ticket included. Once you board...
West Coast Wilderness Railway Queenstown Explorer from Strahan
Get more out of your time in Strahan by going on a West Coast Wilderness Railway adventure. This Queenstown Explorer will take you past quaint historic stations such as Lower Landing. You won’t have to worry about being rushed, as...
Wilderness Woodworks Strahan
Wilderness Woodworks Strahan is located in the Huon Pine precinct on Tasmania's west coast. This quality business is highly regarded for its huon pine turnery with the professional craftsmen producing a range of fine crafts and furniture. Rarely do you see...
Bonnet Island Experience departing from Strahan
The Bonnet Island Experience provides you with a sensitive and immersive guided tour to a remote little penguin colony on a small island on Tasmania’s west coast. Cruising from Strahan in the evening aboard MV Sophia, this is a boutique...
Gordon River Cruise departing from Strahan
Soak up the serene beauty of western Tasmania on a morning cruise from Strahan to the Gordon River. Pass by natural landmarks such as Hells Gates, which marks the entrance to Macquarie Harbour from the Southern Ocean, and explore a...
Morning World Heritage Cruise on the Gordon River departing Strahan 9am
Immerse yourself in the natural wonders and eventful history of Tasmania on a 6-hour boat tour from Strahan. The first-class catamaran ensures comfort from beginning to end. Cruise through Hell’s Gates, then enjoy a guided visit on Sarah Island, which...
Sarah Island
Sarah Island was established in the remote reaches of Macquarie Harbour in 1821. The island was used as a penal settlement where convicts laboured under the harshest conditions in the rainforest, felling Huon pines for boat building. Of all the...