In between our time at Cradle Mountain and then at Lake St Clair, our Tasmanian trip included a few days in the west coast town of Strahan. It’s a bit of a tourist mecca, in Tasmanian terms, but then again it’s in a distant part of a distant state in a distant country so it’s not exactly overcrowded (and we encountered very few foreign tourists) – and it’s a truly delightful spot.
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| Cruising the Gordon River, Tasmania |
The highlight here was easily our cruise on the Gordon River. Unfortunately the weather was not too cooperative, but after we’d cruised for a couple of hours up the truly gorgeous Gordon River we disembarked to wander through a rainforest and it is, obviously, much more authentic to experience a rainforest during rain! The scenery was still stunning – it’s a really special World Heritage area and I don’t think anyone could argue with its beauty. The boat and staff were great too, with a special toy box for the little ones, and they provide a buffet lunch which has *heaps* of tasty Tassie salmon – I wish I could have a bit more right now! The cruise also stops at Sarah Island (an old convict settlement) for an interesting tour.
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| Rainforest along the Gordon River |
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| A rare family photo on the Gordon River Cruise |
If you want to follow our whole Tassie trip, these posts follow our itinerary:
- Starting off in Launceston (with a mention of our brief stop in Hobart)
- On to Cradle Mountain and Lake St Clair
- Exploring Strahan and the Gordon River
- Loving Tasman Peninsula and Port Arthur
- And not forgetting our favourite part of the Tasman Peninsula – the Tasmanian Devil Conservation Park
It looks like a fantastic trip. We are heading to Tasmania at the end of Feb to stay with some friends for a quick visit. I hope everything is going well with you and your Christmas preparations.
Which part of Tassie do your friends live in? I’m sure you’ll have a great time, what a gorgeous state!
I’ve always wanted to go to Strahan. Not sure why but everything I have read about it sounds interesting. The rain forest looks amazing too. Glad you had a great trip
Strahan and the surrounds are a really gorgeous part of Tassie, Jenny – I could easily have spent a week or longer just there. Better put it on your list!
Hi Amanda
We are travelling to Tasmania in December/January with our twin boys, who will be 4 years old. Can I ask which company you did your Gordon River cruise with? Some of them don’t seem suitable for young kids.
Thanks
Michelle
Hi Michelle – I’m pretty sure it was called Gordon River Cruises and I see this info at http://www.strahanvillage.com.au/thingstodo-en.html#/gordon_river_cruises mentions they have a dedicated area for kids – it was right at the front of the boat and had toys etc and it was brilliant! Good luck and enjoy that beautiful state!