About this tour
Spend six hours aboard the Harbour Master catamaran exploring Tasmania's rugged west coast and World Heritage-listed South West wilderness. Depart Strahan daily at 3pm, cruising past Hells Gates, working aquaculture farms, and the convict ruins of Sarah Island before venturing deep into the Gordon River. Walk the rainforest boardwalk amongst ancient trees, then return aboard for a dinner of regional produce freshly cooked in the galley whilst the skipper shares the story of this remote corner.
Highlights
- Hells Gates passage and aquaculture farm viewpoints
- Guided tour of Sarah Island convict settlement ruins
- Two-hour Gordon River cruise into World Heritage wilderness
- Rainforest boardwalk amongst Tasmanian temperate forest
- Hot dinner with local produce cooked on-board
- Live commentary from the vessel's skipper
- Upper deck seating includes afternoon tea and beverage
What to expect
Board at Strahan Wharf and settle onto the 35-metre catamaran as it heads into open water. The skipper narrates the coastline's geography and history as you pass working farms and the narrow Hells Gates strait. At Sarah Island, a guide walks you through the crumbling prison settlement. The real draw comes next: cruising the Gordon River's tannin-stained waters lined with buttongrass moorland and dense forest. You'll disembark for a short rainforest walk, boardwalk underfoot, before returning to the boat where dinner—local produce prepared fresh—awaits. Expect cool Tasmanian weather; the vessel operates regardless of conditions.
Good to know
Book tickets at the office beside the vessel before boarding. Upper deck seating includes dinner, afternoon tea, and a drink; additional beverages available for purchase. The cruise runs 27 December to 16 January only. Young children under four must sit on the main deck. Dress warmly for weather exposure. Wheelchair access on main deck; rainforest boardwalk not accessible.
Tour sold and operated by its supplier via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original BugBitten summaries, not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.