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Strahan: World Heritage Cruise on Gordon River with Lunch

4.8 / 5

553 reviews

Activity provider:World Heritage Cruises
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Strahan: World Heritage Cruise on Gordon River with Lunch

Activity provider:World Heritage Cruises

4.8

553 reviews

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From US$ 101.13 per person

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Join a local family owned and operated company for a personal and friendly morning cruise. Enjoy a guided tour on Sarah Island, a Gordon River rainforest board walk, and a tour of Huon Pine Sawmill.

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Duration 6 hours
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Live tour guide
English
Wheelchair accessible

Experience

Highlights
  • Discover the world heritage listed Gordon River on a morning cruise
  • Savor a delicious lunch of local Tasmanian produce
  • Enjoy a guided tour of Sarah Island
  • See high-tech aquaculture farms
Full description

Your cruise includes lunch, a 1-hour guided tour on Sarah Island, a 30-minute walk at Heritage Landing on the Gordon River and a tour of Huon Pine Sawmill on return to Strahan. When booking, you can choose standard, premium or gold seating. Climb aboard a purpose-built catamaran that departs from Strahan Wharf and heads towards Hells Gates, the narrow-channel entrance to Macquarie Harbor. Pass ocean trout and Atlantic salmon farms en-route to Sarah Island. Take a 1-hour guided tour of the island to learn about the harsh conditions of Tasmania's first penal settlement. From Sarah Island, travel into the majestic world heritage listed Gordon River. Rediscover serenity while gliding deep into the ancient rainforest. Disembark at Heritage Landing for a stroll through the hushed, lichen-covered rainforest. Marvel at one of the forest's oldest inhabitants, a 2000-year-old Huon Pine. Your cruise adventure is accompanied by engaging on-board commentary on the area's human history, ecology and geology. The commentary is enriched with anecdotes from the Grining family’s own experiences from more than a century of cruising on the famous river. The included sumptuous lunch is freshly prepared daily and consists of local smoked salmon, cold meats, salads, Tasmanian cheeses, bread roll, and a sweet. There is also a licensed bar on-board where you can purchase drinks and snacks.

Includes
  • Cruise with live commentary by the skipper and videos on local history
  • Local staff on-board to answer any questions
  • Guided tour of Sarah Island
  • Gordon River rainforest board walk
  • Individually prepared meal served on a tray with all Tasmanian produce, including: cold meats, smoked salmon, salads, cheese and biscuits, a bread roll, and a sweet
  • Allocated inside seating with access to walk freely all over the vessel
  • Morning tea including a hot beverage or soft drink with a muffin or a slice - upper deck seating only
  • Children 4 years and under travel free - seating available in Main Deck Centre seating only
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

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What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes
  • Camera

Know before you go

  • There is additional outside seating available for all passengers
  • A minimum of 2 participants is required for the cruise to operate
  • Dress according to the weather and wear comfortable shoes
  • Cruise operates daily - except for 25th December and 15th July to 30th August
  • Stair access only to the upper deck
  • The cruise schedule is subject to change
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Overall rating

4.8 /5

based on 553 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.9/5
  • Transportation
    4.9/5
  • Service
    4.8/5
  • Organization
    4.8/5

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Really enjoyable day. The food served was delicious and every team member was so friendly and helpful. I was glad I took lots of layers so I could walk around outside on the cruise and take wonderful photos rain or shine then head back indoors to the best coffee, warmth and a comfortable seat. If you do have a seat preference I recommend checking which seat you are allocated as you check in early and collect your tickets which is done before boarding. To help with motion sickness I prefer right beside the window so I had to do a quick dash back to the ticket booth to change seats. Lucky for me the boat was not full and the team accommodated my request. I love that the big red boat is family owned and run - 3 generations I believe driving the boat. Wow. They all have such a wonderful respect of the area, the environment and the privilege they have working on it every day. Big thank you to the whole big red boat team an exceptional day.

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May 22, 2023

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It was a relaxing time - beautiful scenery - I am a little disadvantaged due to health issues so didn’t go on the guided tour - I did have a look at the first sites on Sarah island & purchased the booklets. I had attended the play a few nights before - which made more sense once I had been on the cruise. I would advise anyone to do the cruise first - before attending the play - it would make it more meaningful for the viewer. I would like to say that dressing should be applied to the coleslaw or at least provided separately -( it was dry & unpalatable- ) The cruise was a most enjoyable way to end our stay in Strahan! Thank you!!!

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April 5, 2023

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A fabulous day not to be missed! Everything from the boat to the staff, the information, the food to the onshore side excursions were fabulous. This really opened our eyes to early experiences in the area….the treatment of the aborigines , conditions experienced on the penal colony of Sarah Island and the fight to save the Gordon River from the proposed dam. All information delivered in a very entertaining way that had you hanging on every word. Thank you for a wonderful experience.

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