Gordon River Cruise from Strahan

• Gordon River Scenic Cruise
• Meals, as per the option selected at time of booking
• Australia's Goods and Services Tax (GST)

• Items of a personal nature

• This tour must be booked at least 48 hours in advance of your travel date.
• Confirmation for this product will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
• Tour is operated in English unless otherwise stated

Hells Gate:
Huge tidal surges and a sandbar have claimed many vessels over the years at Hells Gate, the narrow entrance to the vast Macquarie Harbour. At only 120 meters wide, the hazardous Hells Gate has been a challenge for sailors since it was discovered in 1815. The entrance is believed to have been named by convicts in reference to the hellish conditions on the Sarah Island penal colony in the harbor.

Salmon Farm:
Atlantic salmon are raised in inland hatcheries then transferred to floating pens like those in Macquarie Harbour, where they grow to market size.
Commercial farming of Atlantic Salmon only began in Tasmania in the mid-1980s and is now worth more than $150 million a year. Tasmania grows the only farmed salmon in the world that does not require treatment to remove impurities.

Sarah Island:
The convict settlement at Sarah Island was once Australia's most productive shipyard, turning out almost 100 vessels. The six hectare island, located in Macquarie Harbour, was a feared penal colony from 1822-33 and ruins of the settlement are still visible today. Convicts built boats from the highly prized native timber, Huon Pine. Almost 2000 prisoners, officials and military passed through the island before the settlement closed.

World Heritage Walk:
Enter the eternal silence of the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area on a rainforest walk at Heritage Landing, beside the ancient Gordon River. Stroll through some of the world's last remaining temperate rainforest, featuring myrtles, leatherwood trees and species of native pines found only in Tasmania. A raised timber walkway leads through the damp forest to a fallen giant - a 2000-year-old Huon Pine that has fallen to the ground but continues to support new life in the form of saplings.

About the Lady Jane Franklin:
The Lady Jane Franklin is a fast, quiet, spacious and environmentally designed cruise ship for the Gordon River. The hull and engine design ensure minimal impact to the pristine wilderness, whilst the interior features create the best possible experience for passengers.

We've designed everything for your pleasure and comfort - there's a play area for children, interpretive facilities including maps, photographs and guidebooks and plenty of deck space to enjoy the freshest air in the world.

With allocated seating there's no need to queue. Relax and enjoy the comfort of our dockside terminal before your cruise. You are also able to move freely about the Lady Jane, take in some of the cleanest air in the world from the open decks and return to your seat any time.

You can select from three seating styles - Bow Atrium, Window Recliner and Captains Premier Upper Deck.

All are forward facing spacious and comfortable.

The premium option is the Captain's Premier Upper Deck, with seating for a maximum of 40 people. This is your luxury sightseeing experience - it includes fine food and all beverages, exclusive deck space and a dedicated nature guide.

Wherever you sit, Lady Jane's floor-to-ceiling windows give you superb views of rainforest and river, mountains and harbor.

 

Complete Operator information, including local telephone numbers at your destination, are included on your Confirmation Voucher. Our Product Managers select only the most experienced and reliable operators in each destination, removing the guesswork for you, and ensuring your peace of mind.