Boarding the Spirit of the Wild at Macquarie Harbour, you'll hit the open sea and cruise through the narrow passage known as Hells Gates, due to the number of ships and seafarers it has claimed in the past. As you pass, you'll be astounded by the Training Wall, a 19th century engineering masterpiece that now makes the passage safe for travel.
Continuing on to the edge of the Southern Ocean, you'll visit fish farms and see where Ocean Trout and Atlantic Salmon are cultivated for local produce and export. You'll also visit Sarah Island and explore the convict ruins when ships were once built from Huon Pine. As you head upstream, you'll also have the opportunity to go ashore and stroll through the stunning rainforest of Heritage Landing.
This is a fantastic tour option for those visiting Tasmania with an additional shorter 3.5 hour Highlights Cruise option available for peak season dates.
Standard Cruise:
This is a year round cruise departing each morning and returning mid-afternoon. This cruise includes lunch and guided on-shore excursions and 14kms of the Gordon River.
Afternoon Highlights Cruise:
This is a shorter 3.5 hour afternoon cruise that is available in peak season only. The Cruise includes 7kms of the Gordon River. This cruise does not include lunch or shore excursions to Sarah Island.
Standard Cruise
Departs: Daily - 8.30 am from The Esplanade, Strahan
Returns: Approximately 2.00 pm
Highlights Cruise
Departs: 3.30 pm from The Esplanade, Strahan
Daily - 27 December 2018 - 18 January 2019
Returns: Approximately 7.00 pm
Children: 2 years and under are free of charge (must sit on parents lap). Children 3-14 years pay the child rate
Surcharge: Applies Christmas Day 25 December
Operated By: Gordon River Cruises
