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Town and port in Tasmania, Australia
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Strahan (pronounced "straw-n") is on Tasmania's west coast at Long Bay at the northern end of Macquarie Harbour.
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Constructed in 1899, 40 m high and 2.5 m in diameter.
Cruises travel across Macquarie Harbour and up the lower reaches of the Gordon River. River cruises encompass the World Heritage Area, Hells Gates, the local aquaculture industry and Sarah Island.
Desolate and beautiful. 40 km long with large dunes. Waves hitting here have travelled all the way from Patagonia in South America.
At the northernmost end of Strahan Harbour, the Park is a mix of natural forest and botanical gardens, with picnic and camping facilities. From here it's a 30-minute walk to the Hogarth Falls through rainforest.
Former convict station, dating from 1822. Ruins of buildings still visible.
Comprehensive display recounting the story of West Coast Tasmania.
Longest-running theatre production in Tasmania; the true story of the escape from Sarah Island, by the Round Earth Theatre Company.
Excellent view of town and Macquarie Harbour.
Also a boutique guest house.
Seafood buffet restaurant and wine cellar. Open for breakfast and dinner.
Up market counter meal featuring a variety of Australian dishes. Has a public bar and bottle shop attached.
Fresh cooked seafood for eat in or take away. Open for lunch or dinner.
Local twist on old favourites, pizza made to order and fresh pasta dishes.
Public bar featuring cosy log fires and beautifully decorated to showcase the region's maritime history.
8 self-contained apartments.
Self-contained condominiums.
Self-contained apartments and studios.
Lodge.
Bed and breakfast.
2 bedroom self-contained apartments
Family-owned accommodation with 8 fully self-contained holiday apartments. With kitchens and separate bedrooms. One villa has disabled access facilities.
Boutique guest house (14 rooms plus 4 apartments) with restaurant. No smoking.
condominiums
Self-contained cottage. Studio units sleeping four persons.
Self-contained cottages.
cottages
specialty inn
At Macquarie Heads.
8 spacious studio and 4 x 2 bedroom self-contained apartments set in landscaped gardens in a secure gated community.
motel
5 well-sized, antique-filled rooms in five-star accommodation in historic building.
condominiums
studios and suites
Holiday units.
Sharonlee villas offer spacious 2-bedroom self-contained apartments set in a garden setting. All villas are ground floor with carports and are close to all the attractions of Strahan.
Queen Deluxe Suite and two-bedroom bungalows
Accommodation ranges from large cottages sleeping 6-10 people to deluxe cabins, standard cabins and budget on-site units, all self-contained. Powered & unpowered camping/caravan sites also available. 4-acre site about 150 m from West Strahan Beach.
BIG4 Strahan Holiday Retreat
self-contained cabin
Self-contained cottages.
Also has restaurant.
Also has restaurant.
Strahan Backpackers
six simple studios and cottages
two-bedroom town houses
Crafts people using only salvaged and reclaimed Huon Pine to produce original and functional wooden articles.
By train
The West Coast Wilderness railway has re-commenced operations following a time of changing ownership and maintenance on the line.
By plane
Strahan Airport - Although helicopter and fixed-wing flights operate from here for charter flights into the south-west wilderness area, or over locations in western Tasmania, there are no regular…
By boat
Not implausible - commercial yachts or launches are not known as regular visitors - Hells Gates (the head of Macquarie Harbour) is the main restriction due to shallow draught and difficult…
By bus
TassieLink runs a service from Hobart to Strahan a couple of days a week. It's a big trip (5 hr plus a wait at Lake St Clair), but will get you in.
By bike
Strahan and Regatta Point are bike friendly, despite the immediate hill up to the level at which part of Regatta Point and Strahan are on.
By car
Most of the roads on the west coast are sealed and easily usable by cars of any capacity. The roads further off the mainroads can be both unsealed, and not suitable for domestic vehicles.
By foot
A number of the local attractions like Peoples Park require walking into.
By tours
Strahan is the base for some of the tours in the area, others start in Queenstown.
By boat
Boating in Macquarie Harbour is safe, but all weather warnings and boating regulations are well worth taking note of. Travelling out to sea through Hells Gates is not recommended.
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