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Strahan, Australia
Things to do over the New Year's Day long weekend in Strahan (Updated 2026)
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Gordon River Cruise departing from StrahanCamille_B, Aug 2026
The boat trip, food and...
The boat trip, food and service were all excellent. I have done the trip multiple times and found the presentation of information on Sarah Island disappointing in comparison with previous presentations.

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Gordon River Cruise departing from StrahanMark R, Jul 2026
Great day on the Gordon
A wonderful day through an amazing part of the world. The scenery around McQuarie Harbour and the Majestic Gordon River was stunning, made even better by the crew who were extremely knowledgeable and freindly. Capped off by an excellent lunch. I couldn't recommend this experience more highly.
renaew849, Jun 2026
Highly recommend this day trip
We had a wonderful time on our day trip during the off peak season. The staff were friendly, helpful and very knowledgeable of the local history. It was a pristine winter day. Perfect for a day on the water. Very comfortable and exceeded our expectations.
879freyac, Jun 2026
Wonderful day for the whole family.
Fantastic day. Very informative by knowledgeable and engaging guides. Food was wonderful.

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Evening Dinner Cruisesharon L, Jan 2026
A great Macquarie harbour experience- highly recommend!
The trip is 6 hours of varied quality experiences! They went out through Devils Head, then across the harbour to the beauty of the Gordon River, we stopped for a walk through the rainforest, travelled Sarah Island and had a great tour of the former Penal colony with a great guide. Dinner was a nice cold buffet. My only negative is my booking states complimentary drink, but when asked for by others who they were told no yet on there and our booking confirmation. This needs to be corrected!

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Afternoon Gordon River Dinner Cruisedavid_h, Jan 2026
Perfectly peaceful
A wonderful experience showing the wilderness, rugged landscape and peacefulness of the area. Hells gate was amazing and the Gordon river so peaceful. Sarah island and the landing were added bonus. Captain Andy and guides and crew just fabulous

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Gordon River Cruise departing from StrahanSunshine643062, Jul 2026
Rivers and bushland with a few amazing staff and guides.
It was a great tour with great staff. However, dont be bamboozled by the seating arrangements in the lower deck. I paid for the medium range seating which is next to a window, but upon seeing the cheaper seats, I believed the view was better from them because you could see from a 300 degree angle all around. The most epxensive seating was upstairs and they were waited on and had less noise and a higher vantage point. Worth it if you can afford it but not necessary.Food was a salad with cold meats and smoked salmon and a dinner roll. not bad.The sights were rivers and dense rainforest/bushland. Im not sure the terepidatious travelling to Strahan was all worth it.A few of the staff are what make the tour great with all their knowledge and understanding of the local area. If it wasnt for them, I may not have enjoyed it as much.

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Gordon River Cruise departing from StrahanOz_Freebs, Jul 2026
Must do. Spend the extra on the upper deck if you have the coin!
Exceptional trip. Fortunate with the weather for winter - calm and glassy - but no doubt even in poor weather it would be a winner. Stunning scenery along with great history of the area. Staff onboard were excellent and the boat is first class. Spent the extra to book the premium upper deck. While not cheap, for the extra comfort, access to an upper deck viewing area, quality local wines and other beverages all day (including fresh coffee and hot chocolates), all meals including breakfast, snacks hot and cold lunch all served in an extremely comfortable environment. Could not fault the service. For us, the value it added outweighed the cost. The scenery from Hell Gates to the Gordon river, Sarah island and river landing walk just added to the experience. While we splurged, the others I spoke to that didn’t still had a great experience with a lunch provided.

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Gordon River Cruise departing from StrahanY7773BNbobh, Jul 2026
Gordon River Excellence
My wife and I doing a 10 day self drive tour of Tasmania. We done day boat tours in both New Zealand and Norway. However this tour in our experience is the absolute winner. The crew are welcoming and friendly. Hannah & Clair kept us informed and educated on Tasmanian history and knowledge of the area. Kelly proved the food and it was absolutely a pleasure to dine in style whilst watching the tranquility pass by. We felt privileged to experience the raw natural beauty of the heritage listed forest and Gordon River reflections. Thanks to Captain Rick for steering such a fantastically designed eco friendly vessel.🚢 Josh at Sarah Island commentary on the history and story of the convicts. We thoroughly enjoyed the entire day. Lunch was organised and hassle free. We strongly recommend this tour!!!
helenhP9735MF, Jun 2026
Excellent 6 hour bout cruise with 3 tours and lunch
Warm welcome on arrival. Very spacious and spotlessly clean boat with air-conditioned comfort. Facilities clean and beautifully maintained.Excellent viewing of scenery 360 degrees. Comfy recling seats, either with slide-away tray tables or groups of 4 or 6 chairs around large tables. Huge lunch provided, dietary requirements catered for. Open bar, snack, cafe area. Captain Riley invites (encourages) people to visit (help) him on the bridge. 2 stops along the way, 1 hour historical guided tour around Sarah Island, brilliant informative commentary, and a 30 minute nature and fauna chat further on. Also very interesting. After final docking, yet another mini tour and demonstration in the old saw mill. Gift shop on site. All staff very friendly and attentive. Nothing too much trouble. We highly recommend this tour.
CLHemphill, Jun 2026
Most enjoyable experience.
Beautiful boat cruise along the harbour and down the Gordon river. Interesting historical sites and beautiful scenery. The lovely staff catered for all our needs and more.
793kirstinp, Jun 2026
Cruise the Wilderness
Fantastic all round experience on the red boat! Comfortable, spacious seats, winning food throughout the journey, and scenery that photos do not do justice. It must be seen to be believed! In the words of our captain, 20/10 winter day to undertake the cruise. Sun, mist, rain and reflection aplenty, both while on the boat and on our two land explorations on Sarah Island and Heritage Landing. All staff on board were generous with their knowledge and helpful in service. Well worth every cent! 🤩

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Gordon River Cruise departing from StrahanDahlia_M, Jun 2026
Worth the money and experience.
It was well worth the money. The itinerary, food and staff was great. It was informative and scenery was just amazing. Facilities on the boat was clean. Seats were comfortable.
alicgrey, Jun 2026
A must if you are in Strahan!
This was a superb day! Whilst initially thinking it was expensive, the day was well worth it! The experience is really not to be missed if you are visiting Strahan. The crew were fabulous; family connections and passion since the late 19th century clearly evident. The cakes and lunch were delicious and their knowledge of the area was fascinating to listen to.
Jen_C, May 2026
Gordon River and Sarah Island Cruise.
The Gordon River cruise is a really good activity to do when visiting Strahan. From the moment you board the boat to the moment you leave you are treated with commentary from your Captain; the tour of Sarah Island and also a Heritage walk. The lunch was delicious and the boat is very comfortable and run by very experienced and friendly staff!

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