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Before you go
Your trip to Strahan.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
Strahan – Tasmania Destination Cradle Mountain and Launceston about 300 km from Hobart
How to get there
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Launceston Airport (LST) Western Junction · 260 km
Approximate distances. Check flights and bus, train or boat schedules before you travel.
From Cradle Mountain, about 130 km, roughly 2 hours; from Hobart, about 300 km via the Lyell Highway, passing through Queenstown. The road is winding.
How many days
One or two nights: a day on the Gordon River boat tour and half a day on the train or at the Henty dunes.
When to go
All year. Summer has longer days; the west coast is rainy in any season.
The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.
Do you need a car?
Yes, to get there: there is little public transport on the west coast. In the village everything is close to the harbour. In Australia you drive on the left.
Suggested itinerary
An order that works
Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.
2 days in Strahan
Day 1
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All day
Gordon River
Board at the Strahan jetty for a cruise of Macquarie Harbour, the Gordon River and Sarah Island.
Day 2
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Morning
Henty Dunes
Walk across the Henty dunes, north of the village, before continuing your trip or taking the train.
Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.
Before you go
Frequently asked questions
What to do in Strahan?
Take the Gordon River and Sarah Island boat cruise, ride the West Coast Wilderness Railway and walk the Henty dunes.
How long is the Gordon River cruise?
Generally a full day, with lunch on board.
How far is Strahan from Cradle Mountain?
About 130 km, roughly 2 hours via the winding west coast road.
What is The Ship That Never Was?
A long-running play performed in Strahan about the convict escape from Sarah Island.