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Gordon River Cruise with Lunch

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Enjoy the untamed wilderness of Tasmania's stunning Wilderness World Heritage Area with a morning Gordon River Cruise including lunch! Experience the true wild of the world's greatest temperate rainforest and the breathtaking beauty of Tasmania's West Coast and Strahan area all in one wonderful tour. The morning cruise departs at 9 am from the Strahan Wharf and will take you and fellow travellers on a 6-hour and 115-km discovery tour of the heritage area. The cruise will take you through and by Hells Gates, named by the convicts of the Tasmanian convict settlements in the 1800s. Next, the cruise will take you to visit the Aquaculture pens stocked up with thousands of Atlantic salmon and Ocean Trout. Here, travellers can also enjoy the local fish and Tasmanian produce like delicious cheeses, smoked salmon, and bubbly in part of their gourmet lunch. When lunch has concluded, the cruise will take you to Sarah Island where you will stop and explore the harshest convict settlement and its historical significance. Lastly, you will explore the ancient forests of the Heritage Landing, the boardwalk and Huon Pine sawmill. You will truly be surprised by the beauty, lush nature and magnitude of the area, and many visitors label the Wilderness World Heritage Area as the most beautiful scenery they've every seen. Don't miss out on discovering the true beauty of Tasmania with the Morning Cruise with Lunch. Book today!
Inclusions
* 6 Hour Gordon River Cruise * Individual prepared meal, served on trays to each customer (no queueing required) and includes all Tasmanian produce of cold meats, smoked salmon, salads, cheese & biscuits and bread roll * Live commentary
Extras
* Licensed bars on-board with a full range of beverages and snacks available for purchase (limited Eftpos - cash accepted)
Options
__Main Deck - Includes a freshly prepared meal__ * Main deck centre seating * Main deck window seating __Upper Deck - Including a freshly prepared meal and morning tea__ * Upper deck centre seating * Upper deck window seating
Highlights
* Passage through Hells Gate * See high-tech aquaculture where hundreds of thousands of Tasmania’s famous Atlantic Salmon and Ocean Trout are farmed * Step ashore Sarah Island for a Guided tour of one of the harshest penal settlements in Australia * Spend two hours on the Gordon River including a guided boardwalk through the Unesco World Heritage Rainforest * Visit a Huon Pine sawmill * Perfect for those seeking a more leisurely ‘wilderness experience’ * A freshly prepared lunch, featuring Tasmanian produce * Family owned and operated since 1896
Booking Information
* Confirmation in the form of a tour voucher will be received at time of booking * Upon completion of purchase, please print the voucher and present on day of the experience * Vouchers can also be presented on your mobile device for this attraction * Availability was accurate at the time of booking however, is subject to change due to circumstances out of our control * For your information, complete Tour Operator Information including contact details is included on your tour voucher * We strongly suggest reconfirming your booking with the tour operator within 24 hours of making your booking and prior to making other travel arrangements
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About Gordon River Cruise with Lunch
About Gordon River Cruise with Lunch
Enjoy the pristine natural beauty of Tasmania's magnificent World Heritage Area on a morning Gordon River Cruise with lunch. Experience the untouched nature of the world's grandest temperate rainforest and the breathtaking beauty of Tasmania's west coast and the entire Strahan area on this wonderful tour. The morning cruise departs at 9:00 AM from Strahan Wharf and will take you on a 6-hour, 115 km exploration of this heritage area.
Why Gordon River Cruise with Lunch is a must
Pass through Hell's Gate See high-tech aquaculture where hundreds of thousands of Tasmania's renowned Atlantic salmon and ocean trout are farmed. Disembark at Sarah Island for a guided tour of one of Australia's most brutal penal settlements. Spend two hours on the Gordon River, including a guided boardwalk stroll through a UNESCO World Heritage rainforest. Visit the Huon Pine sawmill. Perfect for those seeking a relaxed wilderness experience. Freshly prepared lunch featuring Tasmanian ingredients. A family-owned business since 1896.
Top things to do at Gordon River Cruise with Lunch
The main activities include a 6-hour cruise through Hell's Gates, visiting aquaculture pens for Atlantic salmon and ocean trout, stopping at Sarah Island to explore the convict settlement, and discovering the ancient forests of Heritage Landing, its boardwalk, and the Huon Pine sawmill, all with live commentary throughout the journey.
Location of Gordon River Cruise with Lunch
The cruise departs from Strahan Wharf.
Opening hours of Gordon River Cruise with Lunch
The morning cruise departs at 9:00 AM.
Facilities at Gordon River Cruise with Lunch
Freshly prepared lunch is served on individual trays, featuring Tasmanian produce. There is a licensed bar on board with a wide selection of drinks and snacks available for purchase (cash accepted, limited Eftpos).
Know Before You Go
Vouchers are confirmed upon booking and can be printed or shown on a mobile device. It is recommended to print the voucher for presentation on the day of the visit. It is advisable to reconfirm the booking with the tour operator within 24 hours of booking and before making any other travel arrangements, as availability may change.