Castaway Holiday Apartments

The West Coast Visitor Information and Booking Centre is located in the picturesque township of Strahan on Tasmania's wild West Coast. Our home is being rejuvenated as part of the Strahan Waterfront Precinct Redevelopment project, which includes renewal of the West Coast Visitor Information Centre building to enhance visitor servicing. You will now find us at our temporary home 29 The Esplanade Strahan. Much more than a traditional Visitor Information Centre. The team at the Centre can provide local tips and updated information for all areas of the West Coast, working directly with operators to develop and book your itinerary - all designed with your interests and budget in mind. The Centre also stocks the popular - award winning - official West Coast Tas brand merchandise, along with locally made timber and soap products, a range of adult's and children's books - and more. The Centre is also an accredited bike friendly business. Now is the time to plan your West Coast adventure.

The Coffee Shack is conveniently located across the road from the cruise boat terminals, in the cosy blue shack. We serve coffee and homemade treats, seven days a week from 6 a.m.

The award-winning Gordon River Cruise departs from Strahan and takes guests into the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area. Cruising the Gordon River on the purpose-built Spirit of the Wild, you experience quiet cruising under the power of the vessel's electric motors. Cruise across Macquarie Harbour to Hell's Gates, the narrow entrance into the Southern Ocean. You then cruise to the Gordon River, where you give yourself the best chance of seeing the famous reflections while on board Spirit of the Wild, the first cruise boat on the river each day. Step ashore at Heritage Landing and walk through rainforest to see ancient Huon Pines. Step ashore again at Sarah Island, a 19th century penal colony, hearing stories of the convicts who laboured there. Local guides enhance the tour with interpretation on the region's history. Seating is allocated to each guest. The main deck offers two seating styles - Main Deck Central and Main Deck Window. All are spacious and comfortable and include a delicious lunch that showcases Tasmanian produce. The third option is the Premier Upper Deck, including complementary lunch, morning and afternoon tea, open bar and exclusive viewing deck.