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Strahan is located on the West Coast of Tasmania, an area of magnificent forests, coastline, rivers and lakes and extraordinary wilderness areas. Macquarie Harbour, on which Strahan is located, is the gateway to the Franklin-Gordon Wild Rivers National Park and Southwest National Park which are part of the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area.

Recently voted "The Best Little Town in the World" by the Chicago Tribune, Strahan offers a range of activities and attractions to suit every visitor.

See Detailed Map of Strahan.

Cruising and Sightseeing

• Cruise on Macquarie Harbour and marvel at the tea-coloured water, stained brown by the button grass fields through which it has flowed on its way to the Harbour

• Travel by boat up the Gordon River to experience true temperate rainforest wilderness

• Take a journey to the past on the rebuilt West Coast Wilderness Railway – a unique experience of a historic rail journey through rugged temperate rainforest, crossing wild rivers and pausing at beautifully restored stations

• Sail to Hell’s Gates, the spectacular entrance to Macquarie Harbour

• Take a scenic flight in a seaplane or helicopter

• Charter a boat or hire a bike

• Enjoy an exhilarating jetboat ride along the King River

• Experience the history of Sarah Island, the site of Tasmania's first penal colony from 1822-1833

• Take a scenic drive – there are many from which to choose

Something more energetic

• Take a rainforest walk and perhaps see a platypus

• Walk along the 40km long Ocean Beach and look out – next landfall is South America!

• At Ocean Beach, watch the shearwaters fly in from the sea at dusk (October-April)

Around Strahan

• Shop for that special gift in one of Strahan's galleries or gift shops – choose from a range of superb Huon Pine items made in Strahan, or many other quality Tasmanian craft items

• Plan a day’s activities at the Strahan Visitor Centre or visit a Huon pine mill

• Enjoy fine dining or a tasty snack in one of the local restaurants and cafes

In addition to the many tourist facilities, Strahan offers a range of services for visitors, including supermarket (with in-house butcher, sub-newsagency, sub-pharmacy services, banking), photographic services, post office, hotels and a nursing centre.

Detailed Map of Strahan

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