Private Tour
Morning World Heritage Cruise on the Gordon River from Strahan
Overview
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6 hours
Mobile ticket
World Heritage Cruises is a local family owned and operated cruise located in Strahan, Tasmania’s beautiful and rugged west coast, where you will cruise into the World Heritage listed South West wilderness.
On-board the 35mtr catamaran ‘Harbour Master’ enjoy the natural and historic features of Tasmania's West Coast – Including Hells Gates, an array of aquaculture farms, a Sarah Island convict settlement guided tour and two hours of cruising the Gordon River where you disembark for a stroll through the rainforest to explore the Unesco listed World Heritage South West Wilderness.
Cruises depart the Strahan Wharf 9am daily returning at 3pm, a superb lunch of Tasmanian produce is freshly prepared on-board and is included during the cruise.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialized infant seats are available
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Infant 2-4yrs seating available in Main Deck Centre seating only
cruises not available Christmas day or 15 July to 15 August
Wheelchair accessible on the main deck only
Your boarding tickets will be held at the booking office next to the vessel for collection 30 min prior to your departure
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Service animals must have identification as we are in a World Heritage area
What To Expect
World Heritage Cruises
9am daily your cruise departs Strahan Your first point of interest is Hells Gates, the narrow-channel entrance from the wild Southern Ocean to Macquarie Harbour. Continue along the harbour to see aquaculture pens stocked with thousands of ocean trout and Atlantic salmon. Your first stop off the boat is Sarah Island, a one hour guided tour on the island conveys a keen appreciation of the harsh conditions at what was Tasmania's first and perhaps most notorious penal settlement. Step back on-board and while enjoying your lunch you will cruise slowly along the majestic Gordon River and rediscover serenity while gliding deep into the ancient rainforest. Disembark at Heritage Landing for a stroll along the boardwalk through the Unesco listed Franklin-Gordon Wild Rivers National Park and see the hushed, lichen-covered rainforest and one of its oldest inhabitants a 2000-year-old Huon Pine tree. Board once more and sit back and relax while you make your journey back to Strahan.
What‘s Included
Gordon River rainforest boardwalk
Local on-board Guides
Live commentary by the skipper and video's on the history
Main deck seating includes lunch
Upper deck seating includes lunch and morning tea
A Sarah Island Guided Tour
Drinks & Snacks can be purchased on-board
Hotel pickup and drop-off N/A
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Options
Upper Deck Centre Seating
All forward facing recliner seating in rows of 2 in the upper deck centre, includes lunch, a beverage and morning tea Meal, a drink and morning tea
Main Deck Window Seating
All forward facing recliner seating in rows of 2 on the main deck windows, includes a lunch freshly prepared on-board daily
Main Deck Centre Seating
Seating on the main deck in the centre around a tables, includes lunch freshly prepared on-board daily
Reviews
1,239 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Well appointed cruise. Spectacular views. Amazing crew & captain
Jet53619392047,May 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Comfortable and informative cruise
Great experience in Strahan
Passport26446590813,May 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What a great experience. Enjoyed every moment. Tasmania is such an amazing place to visit. Highly recommend the cruise to any one. Comfortable and clean facilities. Enjoyed the meal and drinks and would visit again. Thumbs up to the staff and captain.
Stunning Tour
Judith D,May 16, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00A must do trip. Ten out of ten. Everything was perfect. Sunny day helped. Fab walks, talks lunch. Six hours of relaxation, history and great experience.
Two Queenslanders in the Wild West Coast of Tassie
U9144ESmichellew,May 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We booked the upper deck windows. Happy to pay extra for these seats/food. Loved every minute of the cruise, even the rainy part on the way back. Staff were excellent. Great commentary from not only the captain, but the on board short videos playing. The stop at Sarah Island was only one of the highlights. We have dietary restrictions and these were very easily catered for both for our morningtea & lunch. Thank you to all involved
Well worth it, as per the extensive information above...................................................................
Leanne A,May 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This Wonderful, peaceful and informative cruise was just bliss.. This cruise was relaxing. I got so many amazing photos to remember it by and share with my friends and family. The crew were fantastic, well dressed and helpful. The lunch was delicious and ample, and well presented.
Gordon river cruise
jimsY4504BN,Apr 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Very informative river cruise and walking tour.
We booked seats in the...
STEPHEN K,Apr 13, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00We booked seats in the middle of the top deck. When we realised how big the boat was we upgraded to a window seat. But the when on board we were told we were free to move around the boat so we needn't have bothered paying the extra. Boat was comfortable, lunch was excellent and there was plenty of it. Getting on and off could be a little tricky for some but the staff were ready to help. There was a continuous stream of information broadcast during the trip but I struggled to hear some of it. The rainforest walk was interesting and even though the boat was only partly filled, the number of people for a single guide meant a lot of time waiting for people to catch up between stops. Similarly the Sarah Island tour and the Sawmill were frustrating as again i could not hear properly and eventually left the group to guide myself via the information boards. The snippets I heard were interesting so I stayed with the group longer than I should have. For me it would be better if the information was on self guide sheets with the expert guide floating around to answer any questions.
Beautiful pristine wilderness area
Patricia T,Apr 11, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Will never be able to see this pristine wilderness if not for the cruise. We had a very calm day and the water was so calm that we were able to see the reflection of the coastal forest. The lunch was very good, delicious and healthy
Sensational cruise
X8464BCtonys,Apr 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Sensational cruise well worth going on this one
Beautiful day
TannyDD,Apr 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Beautiful day out on the Gordon river. Great food and personalised service.
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