Strahan is a small tourist town shrouded in a wild wilderness cloak, with a pioneering heritage, located on the rugged West Coast of Tasmania, in the North West Region. The Strahan district includes Sarah Island, the large Macquarie Harbour, and the delightful Gordon River. A cruise on the Gordon and king Rivers is a unique experience in this wondrous place. Strahan is located about 40 km from Queenstown, 100 km from Devonport and 300 km west of Hobart. Strahan is the gateway to an extraordinary region with magnificent pristine temperate rainforest, a spectacular coastline; wild, pristine and untamed rivers; beautiful tranquil lakes and stunning wildlife. The magnificent wilderness areas of the Franklin-Gordon Wild Rivers National Park and the Southwest National Park are close to Strahan and
can be accessed via 4WD vehicle or coach. There are many things to do and see at Strahan. Gordon River Cruises take you deep into the World Heritage Area wilderness and the Sarah Island hitoric site. Take a wonderful steam railway journey from Queenstown to Strahan. The train ride passes through dense rainforest, beside fast flowing rivers and historic heritage sites.You can enjoy a delightful cruise on Macquarie Harbour and luxuriate its scenery and great fishing. Just a short drive from Strahan is Tasmania`s famous 40 km long Ocean Beach boasting beautiful a sandy beach that is ideal for fishing and swimming and boasting excellent views of the Southern Ocean. Enjoy a boat cruise up the course of the magnificent Gordon River, or sail to the renowned Hell`s Gates that lies at the entrance
to Macquarie Harbour. Join a river jet cruise for an exciting 50 minute trip from Strahan on the spectacular King River. Take a peaceful paddle in a canoe or kayak along the rivers and waterways near Strahan. There is a wide range of accommodation on the waterfront in Strahan and in the surrounding area. You can enjoy a wide variety of other attractions and activities in this region. Entertainment Venues in Strahan include # Strahan Golf Club, Regatta Point Tavern, Hamers Bar and Grill. Local attractions include: Cove Gallery (Risby Cove), Eric Thomas Galley Museum, Hogarth Falls - one of the 60 Great Short Walks series, Lake Burbury, Lake Pieman, Montezuma Falls, Queenstown Golf Club, Radford Wood Crafts Radford Wood Crafts, Rosebery Golf Course, Sarah Island Historic Site, Strahan Golf Club,
Strahan Woodworks, Teepookana Plateau, Wee Georgie Wood Steam Railway, West Coast Pioneers Memorial Museum Zeehan , Zeehan Golf Course.