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Highlights
- Cruise Macquarie Harbour from Strahan, past Hells Gates, then spend 2 hours on the Gordon River in the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area.
- Step ashore on Sarah Island for a guided walk through the ruins of one of Australia’s harshest convict settlements.
- Stroll the Heritage Landing boardwalk through ancient rainforest, then watch a Huon Pine sawmill demonstration.
- Enjoy a lunch of Tasmanian produce, served to your allocated seat. Upper deck seats add morning tea and a drink.
Your Experience
Cruise Macquarie Harbour and the Gordon River from Strahan on a 6-hour morning trip. You get a guided Sarah Island walk, a rainforest boardwalk, a Huon Pine sawmill demonstration, and a seated lunch.
Getting started
Check in at the World Heritage Cruises booking office, next to the boat at 18 Esplanade, Strahan Wharf. Boarding starts at 8:30am and the Harbour Master II departs at 9am. Every guest has an allocated seat, and you can walk freely across all three decks.
What to expect on your Gordon River Cruise
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Hells Gates: pass through the narrow entrance from the Southern Ocean into Macquarie Harbour, named by convicts heading to Sarah Island.
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Liberty Point: see the pens farming Atlantic salmon and ocean trout.
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Sarah Island: step ashore for a guided walk through a convict settlement that pre-dates Port Arthur and grew into one of Australia’s largest shipbuilding yards.
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Gordon River and Heritage Landing: spend about 2 hours on the river, including a boardwalk stroll through ancient cool temperate rainforest.
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Huon Pine sawmill: watch a demonstration of how the timber is worked.
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Lunch: freshly prepared on board with Tasmanian produce and served to your seat.
Wrapping up
The cruise returns to Strahan at about 3pm. Licensed bars sell drinks and snacks on board. Eftpos signal is limited, so carry cash.
Inclusions & Exclusions
- Gordon River cruise on the Harbour Master II catamaran
- Guided on-shore walk of Sarah Island
- Heritage Landing rainforest boardwalk
- Huon Pine sawmill demonstration
- Lunch featuring Tasmanian produce, served to your seat
- Allocated seat on the main or upper deck [as per option selected]
- Morning tea and a beverage (upper deck options only) [as per options selected]
- Commentary from local guides
- Hotel transfers
- Drinks and snacks from the on-board bars (except the beverage included with upper deck seats)
This product offers multiple ticket options. Some items above (like transfers or fast-track access) may only apply to specific options — confirm what's included when you select yours.
Ticket Delivery
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Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
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Please arrive at the boarding point 30 mins before the scheduled time of your cruise to avoid any delays.
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Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the boarding point.
Boarding point
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Board your cruise at World Heritage Cruises.
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Address: 18 Esplanade, Strahan TAS 7468, Australia.
Cancellation Policy
Free cancellation up to 48 hours before the experience starts.
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