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EXPLORE STRAHAN

WEST COAST, TASMANIA

Explore Strahan &
the Wild West Coast

Whether exploring from the air, cruising Macquarie Harbour, discovering the many walking tracks or watching the Southern Lights over Ocean Beach, spend your days untamed.  Then make your way home to Franklin Manor where a roaring fire, first-class dining and the kind of peace that comes from being truly remote awaits. 

A small waterfall cascading down moss-covered rocks in a lush green forest.
Two people walking on a trail in a dense, green forest, holding an umbrella during rain.
Aerial view of a sandy beach with patches of dark brown water pools, green vegetation, and the ocean in the background.
Interior of a vintage train car with wooden walls and ceiling, green leather seats, large windows showing greenery outside, and warm lighting with wall lamps. Passengers are seated and chatting.
Wooden market stall with various handmade wooden products, including wheels, walking sticks, and small furniture, with a view of water and boats in the background.
A person walking alone on a sandy beach with mountains in the background, clouds in the sky, and mist over the water.
A couple walking along a waterfront path with a black umbrella, smiling and enjoying a rainy day, with trees and boats in the background.
A steam train traveling on a curved railway track through a lush green mountainous landscape, with a river flowing below and mist rising from the mountains.
A person with a backpack walking on a trail through a lush green forest with tall trees and dense foliage.
Two people on a boat, enjoying a scenic view of a river and greenery, with rain and cloudy weather.
A theatrical performance on a wooden stage with actors in costume, including a woman in a pirate hat and audience members seated or standing around the stage, with a ship mast and sails in the background.
Aerial view of a winding river flowing through a dense green forest with mist-covered hills in the background.
A smiling man and woman walking together under an umbrella on a rainy day by a dock with boats, with trees and buildings in the background.
People performing a puppet show on a wooden stage with an audience seated in a semi-circle, set in a rustic outdoor or barn-like environment at night.
Close-up view of a saw blade cutting through a wooden log, with sawdust flying in the air.

World Heritage Cruises

Journey through the pristine waters of Macquarie Harbour and the Gordon River onboard the family-owned, state-of-the-art vessel, the Harbour Master II. Venture out through Hell’s Gate and stroll through ancient rainforests at Heritage Landing. Learn about the harsh lives of the convicts on Sarah Island, a penal colony that predates Port Arthur and discover its fascinating secrets.  Your backdrop for this amazing experience?  The UNESCO World Heritage wilderness of Tasmania.  Whatever you choose to do in Strahan, this experience is not one to be missed. 

Two women walking past the entrance of a building with a sign reading "World Heritage Cruises." The building has a wooden façade, large glass windows, and a small covered outdoor area. The scene appears to be at a waterfront or marina, with boats visible through the windows and on a sign referencing a world water ski record.
Two people standing on a boat deck looking out at a lush green forested hillside during rain. One person is wearing a camel coat and glasses, and the other is in a cap and dark coat.
Two people walk on a wooden path overlooking the water with trees and bushes around. The sky is cloudy.
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West Coast Wilderness Railway

Take a magical journey on the heritage steam and diesel locomotives of the West Coast Wilderness Railway.  Travel through ancient rainforests, across deep gorges and past cascading waterfalls. Learn about the region’s rich mining history and gaze upon the landscapes that shaped the West Coast.

Aerial view of a winding river through a dense green forest with mist-covered hills in the background.
Inside a vintage wooden train car with large windows showing a forest outside, passengers seated on green leather seats, some engaged in conversation, warm lighting, and wooden ceiling with decorative lamps.
A vintage steam train travels along a narrow mountain railway track over a rocky ledge, with lush green forest and a river below in a foggy landscape.
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The Ship That Never Was

Step back to 1834, when ten convict shipwrights seized the Frederick, the last ship built at Sarah Island, and sailed her all the way to Chile.
That daring escape is retold nightly as The Ship That Never Was, Australia's longest-running play.
Expect pantomime, quick wit and plenty of audience participation on the Strahan foreshore.
Performances usually begin at 5.30pm, just a short walk from the waterfront.

People performing a theatrical play on a wooden stage with ships' sails and pirate costumes, set in a pirate or sea adventure theme.
A group of people waiting in line at the ticket counter for a play called 'The Ship That Never Was' at the Richard Dyer Amphitheatre. The ticket booth is made of wooden planks, with signs indicating the box office and play details. Some people are wearing masks, and there are adults and children present.
People performing in a puppet show for a seated audience inside a wooden theater with rustic decor.
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Morrison’s Huon Pine Sawmill

Catch the scent of Huon pine before you even reach the door of this working family sawmill on the Strahan waterfront. Milling here since the 1940s, the Morrisons hold one of only two licences to salvage this rare, ancient timber from Macquarie Harbour.

Watch the daily talk and demonstration, then browse handcrafted pieces and offcuts in the shop.
Walking in is like stepping back in time.

A rustic wooden structure near a body of water with equipment and chains hanging from the roof, and a view of trees and houses across the water under a clear blue sky.
Close-up of a wood-cutting saw blade slicing through a log in a woodworking shop.
A rustic outdoor wooden workshop with woodworking tools and supplies, including stacks of wood and signs for products like pine wheels and walking sticks, overlooking a water body and green hills in the background.
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Ocean Beach

Discover Ocean Beach, Tasmania’s longest beach covering over 40 kilometres of untamed coastline. 

Beyond this shoreline, the next landfall is South America.

Wild waves shaped by the Roaring Forties and West Coast sunsets that stop you in your tracks.

Ocean Beach is also a perfect vantage point to view the Southern Lights. Only an eleven minute drive from Franklin Manor (via a partly unsealed road).

A person walking along a sandy beach with mountains in the background and a cloudy sky.
Aerial view of a coastline with waves hitting the shore, greenery inland, and a distant landscape in the background.
Aerial view of a beach with sandy shore, patches of green vegetation, and the ocean with waves in the background.
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People’s Park and Hogarth Falls

Just a two minute stroll from Franklin Manor, you’ll find an easy walk that winds through cool temperate rainforest of myrtle, sassafras and towering tree ferns. Follow Botanical Creek for around forty minutes return and you'll reach the cascade of Hogarth Falls, one of Tasmania's Great Short Walks.

Picnic shelters and interpretive signs painted by local schoolchildren make it easy for every generation. Keep your eye out for platypus!

A small waterfall flowing into a clear stream surrounded by lush green foliage and moss-covered rocks in a dense forest.
A person with a blue backpack walking on a trail through a dense green forest with tall trees and lush foliage.
A small waterfall cascading over moss-covered rocks in a lush green forest with ferns and trees.
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