Gordon River Cruise

One Night Gordon River Cruise. (Stay aboard overnight at Heritage Landing)

After boarding our yacht "Stormbreaker" you'll depart from Strahan Wharf at 1.00pm to cruise the picturesque waters of Macquarie Harbour in the beautiful wilderness area of West Coast Tasmania.

Following afternoon tea, you will arrive around 4pm, at the notorious penal settlement of Sarah Island, where we will take you ashore to discover the fascinating ruins and hear some tales of hardship and brutality.  Returning to the yacht in the afternoon, we will cruise the short distance to the entrance of the magnificent Gordon River, where our yacht meanders to the overnight destination of Heritage Landing.

Now you are in the World Heritage Area, where a newly constructed walkway will surprise you with its 2000 year old Huon Pines and superb examples of many other forest species.  You can also view the glow-worms after dark, a unique opportunity for you.  Following a scrumptious dinner, you can simply relax on deck with a coffee, or make the most wonderful echoes while gazing at the stars reflected on the glassy Gordon River.

Rising early next morning, the river will offer you your best chance to capture its endlessly fascinating reflections on film, do some kayaking, or you can chase an elusive trout while the mist is still rising.

We'll depart around 8.30am, which will allow you to enjoy your breakfast while cruising downstream. 
Upon leaving the river we will aim to catch a breeze and complete a memorable sailing adventure amongst the majestic surrounding mountains of Macquarie Harbour, arriving back at Strahan at approximately 12 noon.

This cruise is for those with a sense of adventure and a love of the wilderness.   The most time efficient way to really experience the World Heritage South West Wilderness and the Gordon River.

• One Night Gordon River Cruise (Including Sarah Island) $350 per person
• Children 10 - 14 years $175 per child
• Minimum of 4 people or $1200 minimum boat price
• Maximum of 10 overnight passengers per trip
• Closed for winter
• Includes:
  Cruise, meals (afternoon tea, dinner, breakfast and morning tea), accommodation, wet weather gear, fishing gear, kayaks and sailing instructions (if desired)
• Your Itinerary Includes:
  Departs Strahan Wharf at 1.00pm returning approx 12 noon the next day.
• What you will need to bring:
  A sense of adventure and a love of the wilderness, a coat, a hat, camera, any favourite drinks, sunscreen, a 2nd pair of walking shoes (in some areas we go to the undergrowth may be wet)
• Note: We do have wet weather gear for you.
• A complementary drink is served with your evening meal, and you may bring your favourite drinks. We do sell wine and beer on board.
• Please Note: If you have special dietary requirements, let us know at the time of booking, and we will endeavour to provide what you need.  We can serve cheeses instead of fish or meat. 
• Phone (03) 6471 7422 for bookings or enquire here.