Strahan
Holidays - on
Tasmania's
Rugged West Coast
It's all there
to see at Strahan & it's all available at your fingertips at Strahan. Hire a fishing charter boat
for ½ day or full day tour, take the APT Rail tour, visit Hell's Gates, Sarah
Island and more and more and more. Call us for ideas on
03 6231 3844.
Whether you would like to visit Strahan's fabulous Craft shops, imbued with the
aromatic aroma of Tasmania's ancient Huon Pine, and local quality Art Work
displays, you will find attractions to meet your every need. So many tourists
leave far too little time when they book into Strahan on Tasmania's rugged West
Coast. Whether 5 star luxury is to your liking or perhaps you simply like to
soak in the pristine atmosphere from a rustic campsite or tent, Strahan has an
amazing array of attractions to offer the sightseer or tourist. The list is
almost endless.
° Day tours on the Gordon River,
° Scenic Sea
Plane Wilderness flights,
° Twilight tours of the Henty Dunes,
° King River Jet boat
Rides,
° Seaplane tours,
° Helicopter tours,
° Fishing tours,
° Yacht hire
° APT Scenic Railway tour
° Henty Dune Trike Tours
° Hell's Gates and Sara Island Tours....
Strahan provides the only safe harbour on Tasmania's west coast. The magnificent Macquarie Harbour, which is the second largest harbour in the southern hemisphere after Sydney provides an amazing haven for the vast fleets of cray-fishing and "long liner" fishing boats that utilise this harbour to ply their trade. The entrance to Macquarie Harbour is aptly called "Hell's Gates" and you'll have to experience it to believe it! How terrified the early convicts must have been when confronted with the awesome presence of some of the most terrifying harbour entrances in the world! Yet once through the "Gates" this magnificent harbour offers stunning views, rain forest vistas, the magnificent Gordon River and much much more!
Strahan's history is a showcase of Tasmania's early history. The penal settlement at Sarah Island was the most brutal in the state, where unruly convicts from Port Arthur were transported. Strahan was the major port during the west coast's boom mining days late last century, and the port was also used for the export of Huon Pine timber from the surrounding bush. These days, the harbour is an anchorage for crayfish, abalone and shark fishing fleets.
The area also serves as a gateway to exploring the Franklin River. Cruises down the Gordon River depart daily, and include a journey across Macquarie Harbour to Hells Gates, where the waters of the harbour and Indian Ocean literally collide to form a treacherous passage of water. Ocean Beach, with large sand dunes and huge surf visible from the harbour cruise, is 6 km from the town and is Tasmania's longest beach. Those preferring a faster ride can try jet-boating on the nearby King River.
Contact us for amazing travel deals!
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