Strahan……. A destination to unwind and let your mind take a journey into
the past lives of the Piners and Miners, exploring the rugged, the treacherous
and unforgiving area that is…….the West Coast.
It was here that lives were forged and lives were lost, in some cases,
to put food on the table or for those more fortunate or more enterprising,
which ever the case may be…..
…………………………Wealth.
In 1822 the Macquarie Harbour Penal Settlement was born on Sarah Island.
It was one of the first places that the British would use “Behavior
Modification” techniques to root out the moral depravity of criminal
classes.
The settlement was closed in 1833, was it successful?
You decide, on your journey of discovery.
Strahan is now among the top tourist destinations of the world.
It is the step off point for the South West World Heritage area, taking
in the stillness of the Gordon River, the 30 Km stretch of Ocean
Beach which beautifully frames the Great Southern Ocean and the Roaring
Forties and just when you thought your senses had been stretched,
the stunning views of the King River Gorge while taking a ride on
the West Coast Wilderness Railway will leave you breathless.
If fine wine and dining is your forte there are several restaurants to choose from.
Getting Here
From Hobart:- Allow yourself 6 hours (remember, your on holiday!) this
will give you time to take in the sights at:
- The historic town of Hamilton.
- The Wall in the Wilderness (sensational carvings in Huon Pine and other timbers.)
- Lake St.Clair National Park (the southern end of the Overland Track.)
- Nelson Falls (easy 20 minute return walk)
You could easily spend all day travelling from Hobart.
From Launceston:- Allow yourself 4 hours plus a bit of sightseeing
time.
You can either head toward Sheffield and across the Cradle Mountain
area or Head up to Devonport, Ulverstone, Penguin and on to Burnie.
From Burnie you will have approximately 2.5 hours travel to Strahan.
Please take a look at our “What to see and
do” page, you will be amazed at what Strahan has to offer.
So come on, take a peek and linger a little longer to experience the
best Strahan has to offer.
Kym and Louise Stone are waiting to welcome you.