Gordon River Dinner Cruise Strahan: Sarah Island Walk
Dinner happens while you drift past Hells Gates into World Heritage wilderness.
An afternoon Gordon River dinner cruise from Strahan aboard the 35-metre catamaran Harbour Master takes you past Hells Gates and aquaculture farms to Sarah Island for a guided convict settlement tour, then two hours cruising the Gordon River with a rainforest boardwalk walk through the South West Wilderness. A freshly prepared Tasmanian dinner is served on-board, with live skipper commentary throughout the six-hour journey.
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Afternoon Gordon River Dinner Cruise
- Check in 30 minutes before departure
- Board the 35m catamaran Harbour Master
- Cruise past Hells Gates and aquaculture farms
- Guided tour of Sarah Island convict settlement
- Cruise two hours on the Gordon River
- Disembark for rainforest stroll
- Enjoy onboard dinner with Tasmanian produce
- Return to Strahan Wharf by 8:30pm
What’s included
- Local on-board guides and live skipper commentary.
- a guided tour of Sarah Island convict settlement.
- a rainforest boardwalk walk through the South West Wilderness.
- dinner freshly prepared on-board featuring Tasmanian produce.
- upper deck seating includes afternoon tea and a beverage.
Times
- Every day except Friday and Saturday 15:15
Last departure this season: 16 Jan 2027
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Operated by World Heritage Cruises
Prices and times updated 16 days ago
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The experience
The cruise departs Strahan Wharf at 3pm and returns at 8:30pm, giving you the full arc of the afternoon and early evening on the water. You'll board the Harbour Master, a 35-metre catamaran, and settle into your seating. The upper deck includes afternoon tea and a beverage alongside dinner, while main deck options offer the same meal in different vantage points. A local guide and the skipper provide live commentary as the boat moves through the Gordon River, so you're not just watching the landscape pass. You're learning what you're seeing.
Sarah Island is the historical anchor of the day. Once a convict settlement, it's now a guided stop where you walk through the ruins and hear the island's story from someone who knows it. After that, the boat heads deeper into the Gordon River for two hours of cruising, and you disembark for a walk across the rainforest boardwalk: a chance to step into the South West Wilderness, a UNESCO World Heritage site, without needing to trek in on your own. The whole route threads through Hells Gates, past working aquaculture farms, and into some of Tasmania's most remote country, all from the deck of a boat.
Dinner is cooked fresh on-board and built around Tasmanian produce, served while you're still moving through the river. It's included with every seating option, so the meal is part of the experience, not an add-on. The cruise runs daily from 27 December to 16 January and operates in all weather, so bring layers. Boarding tickets are held at the booking office next to the vessel and collected 30 minutes before departure.
Is this one for you?Choose upper deck seating if you want the full spread of food and drink across the six hours, or main deck if you prefer a simpler experience with the same stops and dinner. The fixed 3pm departure and 8:30pm return work if your day in Strahan ends with an evening cruise, and the boat operates in all weather, so the timing holds regardless of conditions.
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Top questions
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 16 years); Infant (under 3): free.
What happens if it rains?
It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.
What is Sarah Island and why is it a stop on this cruise?
Sarah Island was a convict settlement in the 1820s and 1830s, and the guided tour takes you through the ruins to explore that history. It's one of the key historical sites on the Gordon River and the cruise includes a full tour with a local guide.
Is the rainforest boardwalk a long walk, or can I stay on the boat?
The rainforest boardwalk is a stroll through the South West Wilderness after you disembark from the boat. It's part of the included experience, not optional. The boardwalk itself is built to be accessible and manageable for most fitness levels, and you return to the boat afterward.
When does dinner get served, and what kind of food is it?
Dinner is freshly prepared on-board during the cruise and features Tasmanian produce. It's served while the boat is moving through the Gordon River, so you eat while you're in the middle of the landscape you came to see.
What's the difference between main deck and upper deck seating?
Upper deck seating includes afternoon tea and a beverage in addition to dinner, giving you more to eat and drink throughout the six hours. Main deck options offer dinner and the same views from a different part of the boat. Both include all the stops and the guided tour.
Does this cruise go all the way to Hells Gates, or just past it?
The boat cruises past Hells Gates, the narrow passage where the Gordon River meets the ocean, as part of the route into the South West Wilderness. It's one of the natural features you see from the deck during the afternoon and evening.
Gordon River Dinner Cruise Strahan: Sarah Island Walk
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