Gordon River Cruise departing from Strahan | La Vacanza Travel

Gordon River Cruise departing from Strahan

Duration: 6 hours
Destination: Australia, Tasmania, Strahan
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  • 6 hours
  • Strahan
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

Named 'Tasmania's Best Guided Tour' in 2018, a Gordon River Cruise takes you deep into the UNESCO Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area, to explore a place rich with natural histories and tales of human history. Cruise into this wild place aboard Spirit of the Wild, a custom-built vessel, equipped with electric motors to allow you to cruise quietly on the Gordon River and experience its true tranquility.

Enjoy a Chef-prepared menu that caters for all requirements, as well as dedicated on-board guides.

Cruise aboard Spirit of the Wild with the Tasmanian owned and operated Gordon River Cruises to be first on the river, giving you the best chance of seeing the famous reflections.

Itinerary
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Stop At: Gordon River, Tasmania Australia

Cruise quietly in World Heritage wilderness aboard Spirit of the Wild, with her electric motors. The tranquility of this experience has to be experienced to be believed. Hear the stories of the river from our dedicated guides and step ashore at Heritage Landing for an interpretive tour of the ancient rain forest. On returning to your vessel, enjoy a Chef-prepared lunch on the river as you cruise for Sarah Island.

Duration: 3 hours

Stop At: Sarah Island, Macquarie Harbor, Tasmania Australia

Step ashore at Sarah Island, a place once feared for its reputation as one of the meanest convict penal colonies in Tasmania. Hear the stories of the wild place with a guide who will take you back in time to the tales of hardship, heroes and villains. Sarah Island is a place that balances stunning scenery with a challenging and tangible history.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Gordon River Cruises, 24 The Esplanade, Strahan, Tasmania 7468 Australia

Returning to Strahan, enjoy complimentary tastings of local produce in the Gordon River Cruises terminal, as well as the opportunity to browse souvenirs and gifts for home before exploring the magic of the Strahan waterfront.

Duration: 15 minutes

Inclusions
  • Chef Prepared Buffet lunch on the Morning Cruises
  • Dedicated on-board guides
  • Restroom on board
  • Quiet cruising under electric motors while on the Gordon River
  • Entry/Admission - Gordon River
  • Entry/Admission - Sarah Island

Exclusions
  • Drinks, unless you travel on the Premier Upper Deck. Cash bar available on the Main Deck
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Infants are free provided they do not occupy a seat
  • Tour is wheelchair accessible on the Main Deck only. Motor scooters are not permitted due to size limitations
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • About the boat: Spirit of the Wild features a unique hybrid propulsion system allowing you to cruise quietly on the Gordon River, as well as an environmentally designed hull to ensure minimal impact on the area’s pristine wilderness; inside, the vessel provides an optimal experience for passengers with interpretive facilities with maps, photographs and guidebooks, and plenty of deck space, including a 360° Viewing Deck at the top of the vessel.
  • Stroller accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
  • Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 190 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Departure Point

24 Esplanade, Strahan TAS 7468, Australia


Departure Time

08:30 AM


Return Details

Returns to original departure point

Voucher info

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Duration

6 hours


User's Reviews

538fionag

28 Mar, 2024

The scenery you observe is pristine. The journey is quite lengthy, about 130 km. There is commentary along the journey explaining fauna and flora in the area as well as points of historical significance. There is opportunity to get out on the deck aswell as 2 stops. One is a short 400m stroll down a board walk to see temperate rainforest the second is a tour of Sarah Island. All walks are extremely easy and flat. We did window seats on the main deck. There is a cheaper option sitting in the middle of the main deck and a more expensive upper deck experience. The lunch option was buffet style but I think for the price of the ticket could have included a glass of drink. Otherwise an enjoyable experience

Dream46996453999

26 Mar, 2024

I have been around Oz a couple of times. This trip on Mac/Franklin rates in top 5. The $ nearly put me off(not rich nomad) but I am glad it didn't. Crew ( particularly Harriet but all) were genuine and friendly. Snack bar very reasonable price. Shore tours still leave me thinking of the terrible doings in a land of beauty that was the convict era. I really could have stayed on for the next tour.

Truckrodd

21 Mar, 2024

Such a wonderful experience from the amazing staff to the spectacular scenery. Who needs the Alaskan forest when you have the Gordon River and Sarah Island. This trip is a must!!!

236haroldh

20 Mar, 2024

Everything about the trip was first rate. The staff were wonderful. Hats off to Emily, who was so professional, whilst multitasking. The buffet was impressive and although we were the last to be served, there was no shortage of the delicious range of food. The Sarah Island tour was an absolute highlight of our time in Tasmania! Lyle’s dramatic, entertaining delivery made it easy to imagine the convicts’ lives. We would recommend this tour to anyone!

Rosanne_F

16 Mar, 2024

The weather was great and the river so calm. The whole experience was even better the second time and I will be recommending for anybody to do and see this beautiful but isolated part of our state

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Amazing day out. Wonderful to see a world heritage listed area kept so pristine. Staff and crew and boat were a delight.

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