Morning World Heritage Cruise on the Gordon River from Strahan
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.
Options
Main Deck Centre Seating
Seating on the main deck in the centre around a tables, includes lunch freshly prepared on-board daily
What's included in Morning World Heritage Cruise on the Gordon River from Strahan
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
World Heritage Cruises
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.
Inclusions
- Gordon River rainforest boardwalk
- Local on-board Guides
- Live commentary by the skipper and video's on the history
- Main deck seating includes lunch
- Upper deck seating includes lunch and morning tea
- A Sarah Island Guided Tour
- Drinks & Snacks can be purchased on-board
- Hotel pickup and drop-off N/A
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infant 2-4yrs seating available in Main Deck Centre seating only
- cruises not available Christmas day or 15 July to 15 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 area
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- 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
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
Please check into World Heritage Cruises booking office 30 minutes prior to departure to collect your boarding tickets. Booking office is open 8am to 5pm