The Ship That Never Was

Explore the West Coast Wilderness of Tasmania’s World Heritage area where the rivers, mountains and rainforests meet. Wheelhouse Apartments perched on the cliff's edge overlooking Macquarie Harbour provide comfortable access to it all. Two fully self-contained apartments, one has two bedrooms, the upstairs master bedrooms have spas, separate ensuites and wardrobes. The second bedroom downstairs opposite the main bathroom. Fully equipped kitchen installed with quality stainless steel appliances and granite bench tops. Cantilevered lounge rooms with huge ceiling to floor windows overlooking Macquarie Harbour provide uninterrupted, ever-changing views. French doors opening onto your private deck where BBQs are provided. Modern Architecture inspired by some rare Tasmanian timbers throughout the apartments. A double carport provides secure off-street parking. Experience the true beauty of Strahan, Tasmania at Wheelhouse’s luxury apartment accommodation today.

Castaway Holiday Apartments offer six affordable, spacious self-contained apartments in Strahan, on Tasmania's picturesque West Coast. The two-bedroom self-contained apartments cater to two to four guests. The open plan lounge and dining area are spacious and well-appointed, including a 32” flat screen television and a DVD player. The kitchen has both a full-size oven and refrigerator. A queen bed is situated in the main bedroom and two single beds in the second bedroom. All beds are fitted with electric blankets for extra warmth during the cooler months. Enjoy our shared garden barbecue area, guest laundry, complimentary DVD library and Wi-Fi to all rooms. All apartments have level access and parking at the front door. One apartment is equipped for guests with disabilities (with assistance). The wharf and restaurants are just a five-minute walk. Harbour cruises depart daily to explore the Gordon River and Sarah Island. Castaway Holiday Apartments is a four-hour drive from Launceston and five-hour from Hobart, through spectacular scenery. The apartments provide an economically priced base from which couples, families, or friends can explore the surrounding World Heritage area.

Strahan Village is situated in the heart of Strahan and offers a variety of accommodation types. Accommodation options include individual cottages, terraces, rooms, and premium harbour view rooms with magnificent views over Macquarie Harbour. Strahan has multiple restaurants, including View 42° Restaurant and Bar where you can indulge in an afternoon wine while admiring views over the harbour, please note that the restaurant is closed until September 2024. Hamer's Bar and Bistro offers a casual dining experience on the waterfront and features the best of local produce. The Kitchen Café is perfect for a hearty breakfast or lunch stop. If you would like to cruise into the World Heritage Area, Spirit of the Wild, the purpose-built Gordon River Cruises vessel crosses Macquarie Harbour to Hell's Gates and then enters the Gordon River with perfect reflections of riverside rainforest. This unique vessel cruises quietly under electric motors in the World Heritage Area. The West Coast Wilderness Railway, one of the world's best railway journeys, runs through spectacular rainforest gorges between Strahan and Queenstown, following the track of Tasmania's railway and mining pioneers.