Gordon River 6-Hour Morning World Heritage Cruise from Strahan
by World Heritage Cruises
Choose from 3 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.A$320Overview
The Gordon River 6-hour morning World Heritage cruise departs daily at 9am from Strahan Wharf on the 35-meter catamaran Harbour Master. The cruise begins by passing through Hells Gates, the narrow entrance from the Southern Ocean into Macquarie Harbour. The boat then continues along the harbour, passing aquaculture pens stocked with thousands of ocean trout and Atlantic salmon. The first stop is Sarah Island, where passengers take a one-hour guided walk to learn about the island’s history as Tasmania's first penal settlement. After returning to the boat, lunch made from Tasmanian produce is served while cruising along the Gordon River through ancient rainforest. The cruise then stops at Heritage Landing, where passengers disembark to walk a boardwalk in the Franklin-Gordon Wild Rivers National Park, part of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed South West Wilderness. The walk includes views of lichen-covered rainforest and a 2,000-year-old Huon Pine tree. After the walk, the boat returns to Strahan, arriving around 3pm. On-board commentary by the skipper and local guides provides information on natural and historic features throughout the cruise. Morning tea is served on the upper deck before lunch. Main deck and upper deck seating options are available. Drinks and snacks can be purchased on board but are not included. There is no hotel pickup or drop-off service.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
World Heritage Cruises
The cruise departs Strahan at 9am daily, first passing through Hells Gates, the narrow channel from the Southern Ocean into Macquarie Harbour. The boat continues along the harbour past aquaculture pens stocked with thousands of ocean trout and Atlantic salmon. The first stop is Sarah Island for a one-hour guided tour that explains the harsh conditions of Tasmania's first and most notorious penal settlement. After returning on board, guests have lunch while cruising slowly along the Gordon River through ancient rainforest. Passengers then disembark at Heritage Landing to walk a boardwalk in the Franklin-Gordon Wild Rivers National Park, seeing the quiet, lichen-covered rainforest and a 2000-year-old Huon Pine tree. The cruise then returns to Strahan.
360 min
Meeting point
Check in 30 min before your cruise departure at our Booking office 18 Esplanade Strahan Wharf, our cruise vessel is located behind our office. Boarding starts at 8.30am
End point
Check in 30 min before your cruise departure at our Booking office 18 Esplanade Strahan Wharf, our cruise vessel is located behind our office. Boarding starts at 8.30am
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Gordon River 6-Hour Morning World Heritage Cruise from Strahan
by World Heritage Cruises
Choose from 3 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.A$320Overview
The Gordon River 6-hour morning World Heritage cruise departs daily at 9am from Strahan Wharf on the 35-meter catamaran Harbour Master. The cruise begins by passing through Hells Gates, the narrow entrance from the Southern Ocean into Macquarie Harbour. The boat then continues along the harbour, passing aquaculture pens stocked with thousands of ocean trout and Atlantic salmon. The first stop is Sarah Island, where passengers take a one-hour guided walk to learn about the island’s history as Tasmania's first penal settlement. After returning to the boat, lunch made from Tasmanian produce is served while cruising along the Gordon River through ancient rainforest. The cruise then stops at Heritage Landing, where passengers disembark to walk a boardwalk in the Franklin-Gordon Wild Rivers National Park, part of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed South West Wilderness. The walk includes views of lichen-covered rainforest and a 2,000-year-old Huon Pine tree. After the walk, the boat returns to Strahan, arriving around 3pm. On-board commentary by the skipper and local guides provides information on natural and historic features throughout the cruise. Morning tea is served on the upper deck before lunch. Main deck and upper deck seating options are available. Drinks and snacks can be purchased on board but are not included. There is no hotel pickup or drop-off service.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
World Heritage Cruises
The cruise departs Strahan at 9am daily, first passing through Hells Gates, the narrow channel from the Southern Ocean into Macquarie Harbour. The boat continues along the harbour past aquaculture pens stocked with thousands of ocean trout and Atlantic salmon. The first stop is Sarah Island for a one-hour guided tour that explains the harsh conditions of Tasmania's first and most notorious penal settlement. After returning on board, guests have lunch while cruising slowly along the Gordon River through ancient rainforest. Passengers then disembark at Heritage Landing to walk a boardwalk in the Franklin-Gordon Wild Rivers National Park, seeing the quiet, lichen-covered rainforest and a 2000-year-old Huon Pine tree. The cruise then returns to Strahan.
360 min
Meeting point
Check in 30 min before your cruise departure at our Booking office 18 Esplanade Strahan Wharf, our cruise vessel is located behind our office. Boarding starts at 8.30am
End point
Check in 30 min before your cruise departure at our Booking office 18 Esplanade Strahan Wharf, our cruise vessel is located behind our office. Boarding starts at 8.30am
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.