From Strahan: World Heritage Afternoon Cruise on Gordon River with Dinner

Set out from Strahan on a six-hour evening cruise that combines the Gordon River, rainforest, and convict history, with dinner and sunset at Hell's Gates.

Getting started

Check in at the Gordon River Cruises Terminal at 24 Esplanade, Strahan, before boarding Spirit of the Wild. The cruise departs at 3:30pm, with check-in from 3:00pm and boarding from 3:15pm. Choose your selected seating option on the Main or Upper Deck, with centre or window seating available.

What to expect

Macquarie Harbour and Gordon River

Cruise from Strahan across Macquarie Harbour and into the Gordon River aboard Spirit of the Wild. The vessel uses electric motors in Whisper Mode as you travel through the river.

• Cruise through the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area with dedicated guides and character-based interpretation.

• Take in the rainforest-lined river and changing evening light as you travel deeper into the wilderness.

• Listen to commentary about the natural and human history of the area during the cruise.

• Settle into your selected Main Deck or Upper Deck seating, with centre and window options available.

Heritage Landing

Step ashore at Heritage Landing for a guided rainforest walk through the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area.

• Follow the established walking route through the rainforest with a dedicated guide.

• Learn about the area's natural environment and the people connected to its history.

• Return to Spirit of the Wild after exploring the forest on foot.

Sarah Island

Continue to Sarah Island, where you will disembark for an interpretive tour of the former convict settlement.

• Walk among the remains of the former convict settlement and shipbuilding site.

• Hear stories about the people connected to Sarah Island and its convict history.

• See the remaining ruins and structures as your guide explains their place in the island's past.

Dinner and Hell's Gates

After your shore visits, enjoy a chef-prepared buffet dinner on board as the cruise continues towards the entrance to Macquarie Harbour.

• Dine on Tasmanian produce while cruising through the Gordon River.

• Continue towards Hell's Gates, where Macquarie Harbour meets the Southern Ocean.

• Watch the setting sun over the water before beginning the return journey to Strahan.

Wrapping up

The cruise returns to Strahan after approximately six hours. Your selected seating remains your base throughout the cruise, whether you choose Main Deck or Upper Deck, centre or window seating.