About this tour
Board the Harbour Master catamaran from Strahan for a six-hour journey into Tasmania's World Heritage South West wilderness. You'll navigate past Hells Gates and working aquaculture operations, explore the convict ruins of Sarah Island with a guide, then spend two hours cruising the Gordon River before walking the rainforest boardwalk. Fresh Tasmanian lunch is prepared on-board and included in your fare. The catamaran departs daily at 9am, returning by 3pm.
Highlights
- Navigate Hells Gates on the 35-metre catamaran Harbour Master
- Guided tour of Sarah Island's convict-era settlement ruins
- Two hours cruising the remote Gordon River
- Rainforest boardwalk through World Heritage wilderness
- Hot lunch of local Tasmanian produce cooked on-board
- Skipper-led commentary on west coast history
- Accessible to wheelchairs, prams, and families with infants
What to expect
The catamaran departs Strahan Wharf at 9am sharp. Early on, you'll pass through Hells Gates—narrow passages between rocky headlands—and observe salmon and trout farms dotting the coast. At Sarah Island, you'll disembark for a walking tour of the 19th-century convict settlement's remains. Back on-board, lunch arrives as you cruise deeper into the Gordon River's steep-sided valley. The rainforest closes in; the air cools. After two hours of cruising, you'll walk a short boardwalk trail through the old-growth forest, spotting ferns and native trees. Return to Strahan by 3pm.
Good to know
Dress for Tasmanian weather—it changes fast. Wheelchairs access the main deck only. Collect your boarding tickets 30 minutes before departure at the booking office next to the vessel. The cruise runs in all conditions. Service animals need identification paperwork. Children must be with an adult at all times.
Tour sold and operated by Viator via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original BugBitten summaries written by our team — not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.