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Strahan
Gateway to the mighty Franklin and Gordon Rivers, steeped in history and natural beauty, Strahan is one of Tasmania's significant tourist experiences.
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Things to do...
The power of the Tasmanian West Coast landscape inspires a sense of adventure, offering a wealth of activities that will redefine your holiday experience.
The magnificent scenery of the West coast can be enjoyed in many ways: from the air; from a cruise boat on the river; a walking track; or by vehicle. Visitors can choose from a wide range of activities including
chartered fishing trips, seaplane tours, a river cruise, jet boat rides, four wheel drive adventures,
bushwalking, and even the longest-running theatre production in Tasmania.
Some of these activities are described below. All activities can be arranged from the Franklin Manor Reception desk.
For a full range of activities available in Strahan, please contact the Strahan Visitors Centre on
Ph: 61 3 6471 7622 or Fax: 61 3 6471 7533 or Email: strahan@tasvisinfo.com.au.
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World Heritage Cruises
Embark on a Morning Heritage Cruise on Macquarie Harbour to visit Hells Gates and a harbour fish farm, before stopping at Sarah Island for a dramatic guided tour around the ruins of the penal settlement.
From Sarah Island, cruise up the Gordon River where you can disembark at Heritage Landing for a walk through the temperate rainforest.
Wrap up this 'Day to Remember' with a tour of an operating Huon Pine Sawmill on your return to
Strahan.
In summer, other options include an Afternoon Heritage Cruise (with sunset included) and a Morning Express Cruise.
For more information, visit:
http://www.worldheritagecruises.com.au/
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Gordon River Cruises
This cruise on the Gordon River includes a visit
to Hells Gates and a fish farm in Macquarie Harbour, before cruising up the Gordon River where passengers stop at Heritage Landing for a walk through the temperate rainforest. A stop at Sarah Island, for a dramatic guided tour around the ruins of the penal settlement, completes the day.
Available is allocated seating on the Captain's Premier Upper Deck with a buffet lunch and tastings of Tasmanian Wines & cheeses.
Bookings available from our office at no extra charge.
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Wilderness Air
Take an hour to soar above steep gorges, towering waterfalls, majestic mountains and wild ocean beaches. A spectacular seaplane landing on the Gordon River enhances the walk through rainforest to ancient Huon Pines and Sir John Falls.
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Wild Rivers Jet Rides
An exhilarating 50 minute trip through the rainforested gorges of the King River. See stands of ancient Huon Pines and discover the
areas fascinating past, when copper-laden trains of the famous Abt Railway rattled and wheezed through the once bustling river port of Teepookana, now just a ghost town.
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4 Wheelers
Join a guided tour of Henty Sand Dunes on a four-wheel motorbike. The dunes are the largest moving dune system in Tasmania. Their size and beauty are amazing and the views of the rugged West Coast beaches, shoreline and mountains, spectacular.
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The Ship That Never Was
Finish your day with the dramatic and hilarious true story of the last Great Escape from Sarah Island! 'The Ship That Never Was' tells of an amazing escape, an extraordinary voyage with an intriguing twist in the tale and is the longest running theatre production in Tasmania. Great for the whole family.
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Strahan Marine Charters
Cruise Macquarie Harbour on a private charter with your own skipper and visit the famous World Heritage Area, Sarah Island, Hell's Gates and the local fish farms. Or design a tour to suit your interests and time. Why not take a fishing trip and catch some of the local Rainbow Trout, Salmon, Cod or Ling? Bring it back to Franklin Manor for the chef to prepare your very own 'Catch of the Day' main course.
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Hell's Gates Wilderness Tours
Discover the Gordon River, immersed in a towering rainforest that is mirrored on it's surface. Glide through this famous World Heritage Area in sleek sea kayaks and experience mist rising, eagles circling above, platypus, waterfalls, limestone cliffs and delightful small white beaches in this ancient land.
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Seair Adventure Charters
See the spectacular side of Tasmania by aeroplane or helicopter. Experience the magic of our rare natural treasures - Tasmania's highest mountain, Australia's deepest gorge and deepest lake, the breath-taking Macquarie Harbour, ancient Huon Pines - and return with memories you will long cherish. This is the natural and cultural world at its very best.
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West Coast Wilderness Railway
Experience one of the worlds great railway journeys, in Tasmania. This historic 35 kilometre railway of tight curves and spectacular bridges clambers through rugged wilderness, dense rainforest and steep gorges, a legacy to the engineering skills and determination of the early 19th century west coast pioneers who built it.
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