Gordon River Cruise

From the award-winning Gordon River Cruises, The Pillinger Explorer is a fully guided and catered, small-group tour that enriches guests in the natural and human history of the Pillinger township and western wilderness area. You will explore the old Pillinger township, wandering amongst ageing ruins before cruising past the Reindeer Lodge from the water. Then, continue to Hells Gates, lodged in the mouth of Macquarie Harbour. Step ashore at Bonnet Island to hear challenging tales of the old lighthouse keeper and marvel at views of the ocean and beyond.

From the multi award-winning operator, Gordon River Cruises, the Evening Dinner Cruise includes visits to the Gordon River, Heritage Landing, Sarah Island and Hells Gates. Immerse yourself in the natural and human history that shaped Macquarie Harbour with a unique blend of local guides and character-based interpretation. Enjoy a chef-prepared buffet dinner, showcasing local Tasmanian produce before marveling at the sunset from Hells Gates.

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 delight in an afternoon wine while admiring views over the harbour before indulging in a dinner buffet of fresh local seafood. 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.

The Church Cottage, located in Strahan is a unique experience designed and setup as a weekend retreat for couples. It has a King-size French Provincial bed (Louis XV), a spa and a fire place. The lounge area has a leather chesterfield (Queen Anne) suite which includes two very comfortable wrap around gentlemen’s chairs and a three-seat sofa to lie on and relax in front of the fire place.

The Police Superintendent’s Cottage, located in Strahan is a cosy two-bedroom Victorian Cottage with a spa, open fireplace and a large flat screen TV, there is also a full laundry. The main bedroom has a Queen size colonial bed suite and the second bedroom has three single beds. This cottage is ideal for a small family or two couples.