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World Heritage Cruises
Things To Do Strahan, West Coast, Tasmania
Cruises, Sailing and Water Tours
World Heritage Cruises is located in Strahan on Tasmania’s beautiful and rugged West Coast. Join them on the brand new specially designed, Tasmanian-built catamaran, as you cruise into the world’s last great temperate rainforest deep within the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area.
A century-old family tradition of local hospitality is the foundation of World Heritage Cruises. Five successive generations of Grinings have explored every bend of the mighty Gordon River; beginning as pioneer settlers who ferried their first passengers in 1896. Today, the family continue the passion of their ancestors.
During the cruise, passengers enjoy the natural and historic features of Macquarie Harbour, including Hells Gates, a Sarah Island penal settlement guided tour, and cruising the majestic Gordon River. Disembark at Heritage Landing to explore the UNESCO World Heritage rainforest, and walk amongst Huon pine trees that were merely a seedling 2,000 years ago.
An informed and interesting narrative is a key part of the journey.
A fresh individually served lunch prepared on board is included and features delicious Tasmanian produce.
The new vessel Harbour Master II boasts extra-large windows for uninterrupted viewing throughout, a spacious layout, outstanding comfort, and excellent onboard service exceeding passenger expectations, making this cruise a thoroughly memorable experience.
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From $155 to $215
World Heritage Cruises are a local family-owned business who have been taking passengers to Macquarie Harbour and The Gordon River for over 125 years. This cruise is a unique way to explore UNESCO World Heritage Wilderness at its best. The spacious, stylish and extremely comfortable catamaran allows you to sit back, relax and enjoy the stunning scenery.
The Morning Heritage Cruise departs Strahan for Hells Gates, the narrow entrance to Macquarie Harbour. Step onshore Sarah Island, where guides tell you stories that make up the rich history of the ex-penal settlement. Cruise the spectacular Gordon River and enjoy a boardwalk through the cool-temperate rainforest at Heritage Landing. See a demonstration of an old Huon Pine sawmill. The engaging commentary and videos about the area’s history, ecology, and geology are enriched with anecdotes from the Grining family’s vast experiences of cruising this famous river.
Lunch features fresh Tasmanian produce, and enjoyed whilst gliding along the Gordon River.
Window or Centre seating is allocated. Main Deck includes lunch, and the Upper Deck includes lunch a beverage and morning tea. Passengers have access to the entire vessel, including outdoor decks with additional seating.
Morning Heritage Cruise departs 0900 and returns 1500 daily.
Disabled Access
Carpark Family Friendly Non Smoking Public ToiletFrom $160 to $225
World Heritage Cruises are a local family-owned business who have been taking passengers to Macquarie Harbour and The Gordon River for over 125 years. Our Gordon River Cruise is a unique way to explore UNESCO World Heritage Wilderness at its best. We operate our Afternoon Heritage Cruise from Strahan on the west coast of Tasmania.
Our Afternoon Heritage Cruise departs the Strahan Wharf heading for Hells Gates, the narrow-channel entrance to Macquarie Harbour, as well as visiting Sarah Island where expert guides tell you the stories that make up the rich history of the ex-penal settlement, the spectacular Gordon River and the boardwalk of Heritage Landing. Our engaging on-board commentary about the area’s human history, ecology and geology is enriched with anecdotes from the Grining family’s vast experiences of cruising this famous river.
Individually served dinners feature fresh Tasmanian produce, enjoyed whilst gliding along The Gordon River.
Window or centre seating is allocated on our Main and Upper Deck. Upper Deck seating includes complimentary afternoon tea. Passengers have access to the entire vessel, with four outdoor decks, two with additional seating.
Afternoon Heritage Cruise departs at 1515 and returns 2030 from 27th December to 16th January.
Disabled Access
Family Friendly Non Smoking Public Toilet
