Strahan: Gateway to the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area

Strahan is a major tourist centred surrounded by untamed wilderness area, with a convict history heritage, established on the rugged West Coast of Tasmania, in the North West Region. The Strahan locality encompasses Sarah Island, in the large Macquarie Harbour, and the charming Gordon River. Take a cruise on the King and Gordon Rivers to experience this unique and wondrous place.

Strahan is situated about 100 km from Devonport, 40 km from Queenstown and 300 km west of Hobart. Strahan is the entrance to an exceptional district with magnificent pristine temperate rainforest, a stunning coastline; unspoiled and untamed rivers; attractive calm lakes and spectacular wildlife. The magnificent wilderness area of the Franklin-Gordon Wild Rivers National Park, Cradle Mountain and Lake St Clair National Park and the Southwest National Park are close to Strahan and can be accessed via boat, 4WD vehicle or coach.

There are numerous things to do and see and many recreational activities at Strahan. Gordon River Cruises take you deep into the heart of the World Heritage Area and the Sarah Island historic site. Take a magnificent steam trains excursion from Strahan to Queenstown. The train travels through dense rainforest, adjacent to flowing streams and historic heritage sites.You can enjoy a charming cruise on Macquarie Harbour and luxuriate its scenery and excellent fishing. Just a short drive from Strahan is Tasmania`s  world renowned 40 km long Ocean Beach with attractive a sandy seashores. The beach is perfect for angling, surfing and swimming and has excellent views of the wild Southern Ocean.

Enjoy a charming cruise following the course of the magnificent Gordon River, or sail to the renowned Hell`s Gates, at the entrance to Macquarie Harbour. Join a 50 minute jet cruise ride from Strahan on the stunning King River. Take a tranquil paddle in a kayak or canoe along the streams and waterways near Strahan. There is a broad variety of places to stay on the beachfront in Strahan and in the surrounding area. You can enjoy a wonderful range of other activities and attractions in this region. Enjoy local wines at the restaurants and bars in Strahan. Entertainment Venues in Strahan encompass:

• Strahan Golf Club,
  
• Regatta Point Tavern,
  
• Hamers Bar and Grill.
  

Local attractions include:

• Cove Gallery (Risby Cove),
  
• Eric Thomas Galley Museum,
  
• Hogarth Falls - one of the 60 Great Short Walks series,
  
• Lake Burbury,
  
• Lake Pieman,
  
• Montezuma Falls,
  
• Rosebery Golf Course,
  
• Queenstown Golf Club,
  
• Radford Wood Crafts,
  
• Sarah Island Historic Site,
  
• Strahan Woodworks,
  
• Teepookana Plateau,
  
• Strahan Golf Club,
  
• Wee Georgie Wood Steam Railway,
  
• Zeehan Golf Course,
  
• West Coast Pioneers Memorial Museum Zeehan.