Private Tour
Morning World Heritage Cruise on the Gordon River from Strahan
Overview
Available languages
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
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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
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.
Options
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
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
Reviews
1,178 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Once in a lifetime tour
200marriannej,
Nov 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What an amazing experience. So much history of the area to learn about in comfort with great guides. The local food was delicious. It’s an experience not to be missed.
Everyone should go in this cruise
689deannec,
Nov 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wonderful, very informative and pleasurable experience. Learnt a lot of Tassie history . Very relaxing and great lunch !
Excellent value and a MUST DO when you're in Strahan. Don't miss this one!
Lisette C,
Nov 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent value! A beautiful, clean, modern catamaran with all the amenities and gracious staff who went out of their way to ensure you had a good time. Fabulous lunch served at your assigned seat. You could go anywhere on the boat including the bridge and great commentary from the captain or pre-recorded stories that were informative and interesting. Weather was calm enough for us to go through Hells' Gate and into the Southern Ocean. The captain was as excited as we were because weather doesn't always cooperate so we spent a little extra time in the ocean. Such a treat!
Highly recommended
ricksand2018,
Oct 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing experience. Staff were lovely, the guide who did our Sarah Island tour was really interesting and knowledgeable. The lunch provided was more than we expected and was very nice. The cruise down the Gordon River was so relaxing and we were blessed with beautiful weather. Highly recommended
Great day out
barbarawW1410OR,
Oct 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very impressive vessel (Riley says it is a tub!). Enjoyed getting off the boat at Sarah Island historic penal settlement and the Heritage Landing to learn about the local forest trees. Guides were very interesting and knowledgeable. Great staff.
Worth every penny (even in the rain)
Trek705846,
Oct 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Outstanding visit. Despite the rain we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves on this trip. Excellent tour of Sarah island from the Round Earth company. A comfortable boat. Interesting commentary. The lunch bento boxes were delicious (appreciated that they were healthy and they catered to dietary needs of my husband). The short tour in the Rainforest itself was very engaging. We felt looked after and the passion everyone feels for the National Park, the stories they shared and their company was palpable. Highly recommended.
Breathtakingly beautiful.
Luke S,
Oct 19, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The captain and tour guide speaker were knowledgeable, interesting and well spoken. Other staff were courteous and helpful. The boat was beautifully presented.
Highly recommended trip to do in Tassie
Sharon W,
Oct 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We thoroughly enjoyed this trip the weather was probably the worst it could get but we felt very safe at all times. The staff were exceptional couldn’t do enough to please us and the food was good. The addition of wine with lunch was appreciated too good quality Tassie wine(we are from Tasmania) The coffee was also great! Looking at Sarah Island was amazing we didn’t realise what the convicts had to go through also the walk in the rainforest was lovely Strongly recommend the cruise to anyone interested in the Wild West
Great experience for a family
K8IVkirstyf,
Oct 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great experience for a family of five with primary aged kids. Kids enjoyed the kids meal for lunch and I had emailed company prior to cruise to check we could bring our own snacks on board. Very quick response and it was no trouble to BYO snacks so kids had morning tea. Kids enjoyed the stops along the cruise and the ability to be able to roam with an adult and favourite part was being able to chat and sit with the captain. Everything flowed easy and made it all a great experience. Helpful and cheerful staff onboard too.
Very enjoyable. Friendly Staff, Excellent facilities
Resort19289187191,
Sep 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We took the World Heritage Tour yesterday. The weather was wet however we still had a great day. The staff are very friendly and knowledgeable, the facilities on board were excellent. Be sure to take your rain jacket.
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