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Stop At: Gordon River, Tasmania Australia

Cruise quietly in World Heritage wilderness aboard Spirit of the Wild, with her electric motors. The tranquility of this experience has to be experienced to be believed. Hear the stories of the river from our dedicated guides and step ashore at Heritage Landing for an interpretive tour of the ancient rain forest. On returning to your vessel, enjoy a Chef-prepared lunch on the river as you cruise for Sarah Island.

Duration: 3 hours

Stop At: Sarah Island, Macquarie Harbor, Tasmania Australia

Step ashore at Sarah Island, a place once feared for its reputation as one of the meanest convict penal colonies in Tasmania. Hear the stories of the wild place with a guide who will take you back in time to the tales of hardship, heroes and villains. Sarah Island is a place that balances stunning scenery with a challenging and tangible history.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Gordon River Cruises, 24 The Esplanade, Strahan, Tasmania 7468 Australia

Returning to Strahan, enjoy complimentary tastings of local produce in the Gordon River Cruises terminal, as well as the opportunity to browse souvenirs and gifts for home before exploring the magic of the Strahan waterfront.

Duration: 15 minutes

OPERATES

Daily

INCLUSIONS

Chef Prepared Buffet lunch on the Morning Cruises
Dedicated on-board guides
Live commentary on board
Restroom on board
Quiet cruising under electric motors while on the Gordon River
Entry/Admission - Gordon River
Entry/Admission - Sarah Island

EXCLUSIONS

Drinks, unless you travel on the Premier Upper Deck. Cash bar available on the Main Deck
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off

ADDITIONAL INFO

Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Infants are free provided they do not occupy a seat
Tour is wheelchair accessible on the Main Deck only. Motor scooters are not permitted due to size limitations
About the boat: Spirit of the Wild features a unique hybrid propulsion system allowing you to cruise quietly on the Gordon River, as well as an environmentally designed hull to ensure minimal impact on the area’s pristine wilderness; inside, the vessel provides an optimal experience for passengers with interpretive facilities with maps, photographs and guidebooks, and plenty of deck space, including a 360° Viewing Deck at the top of the vessel.
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Infants must sit on laps
Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 190 travelers
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
Guides required to regularly wash hands

DEPARTURE & RETURN

24 Esplanade, Strahan TAS 7468, Australia

TERMS & CONDITIONS

If you cancel at least 4 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is no cancellation fee.
If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, there is a 100 percent cancellation fee.

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4.9 based on 10 reviews

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Kathryn_S 5
12 Dec 2021
The Spirit of the Wild is a wonderful way to view Macquarie Harbour and Gordon River. A luxury boat, friendly crew and wonderful food and beverages. The commentary and stops on the cruise was excellent and the whole trip highly recommended. Thank you.
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P2S 5
11 Dec 2021
This half day cruise exceeded our expectations. The premium upper deck was well worth it. The journey through hell’s gates was spectacular and the “quiet” cruising through the Gordon river was amazing! The guided Sarah valley tour was informative and poignant The food and wine was amazing and the service was faultless, thank you Hannah and Loretta. Would highly recommend this cruise!
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526kellyc 5
09 Dec 2021
Our day onboard the Spirit of the Wild was unforgettable. If it’s possible, the upgrade to Premium is well worth the extra cost. There are large leather seats providing comfort and sensational visibility of the Macquarie Harbour and the beautiful Gordon River. The food, wines/beers and service were excellent. The boat is very quiet which makes for a peaceful experience and the opportunity to appreciate the wilderness area as it is. This has been a highlight of our trip to Tasmania. Special mention to the very helpful and friend staff in the bookings office/ shop who helped us with a lost bag. 🙏
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Jenny C 5
07 Dec 2021
We had a wonderful time. The staff was very friendly and a wealth of information. We found the ground staff in the booking office were very helpful and a pleasure to deal with. The boat crew was very good. Food is excellent very fresh and tastey. The boat was very clean and comfortable. Overall an enjoyable Tassie experience.
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Karen C 5
04 Dec 2021
What an amazing day we had! We booked the Premier upstairs deck, and it was definitely worth the extra money. Staff onboard were friendly, helpful and very knowledgeable! We had a couple of stops along the way, both of which were very interesting and enjoyable. We were treated to some beautiful gourmet Tasmanian produce throughout the day, and lovely Tasmanian wines. There was no shortage of food! It was spectacular cruising through the Wilderness World Heritage area. It was beautiful and so serene.
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dote36 5
02 Dec 2021
An amazing cruise that was a highlight of our trip to Tasmania. The vessell is very well maintained, we chose the upper deck that had very comfortable large leather chairs, the food & wine were of a high quality & well worth the higher price tag. It ran on an electric motor which was very quiet whilst cruising along the river. Hannah our guide was informative & had a great sense of humour. Likewise Zoe who attended to our needs was delightful.
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Jenny J 4
02 Dec 2021
Friends recommended we upgrade to the premier deck from the standard we had booked and we are glad we did. The view was great and the seats comfortable. The weather was terrible so we didn't get to see the reflections but that's life and it was nice being in the comfort of the boat in awful conditions. We still did the island tour and enjoyed it, we just rugged up. The food was lovely but we did miss out on the nice things for breakfast as some patrons piled their plates up meaning those at the end like us missed out and only got a muffin. We made sure we got in the line early for lunch! We aren't drinkers but were happy we could have hot chocolates throughout the day, which was lovely. Loved the video commentary.
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Max_G 5
28 Nov 2021
Amazing and peaceful we saw dolphins swimming alongside the boat, the lunch was great and was the service and our host hanna
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gobimonkey 5
23 Nov 2021
A group of 4 friends had a great experience on today's cruise. We were on the main deck and thought it to be excellent value for the service, the food, the scenery which is incredibly peaceful and beautiful. Also the two land tours were very interesting with our guide at Sarah's Island being fantastic, combining her knowledge with a great sense of humour. We all had a great time
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Pauline T 5
22 Nov 2021
We did this trip today. It was magnificent. The weather was perfect but everything about it was top notch- great commentary, great service (thank you Zoe) and an all round quality experience. The food was a standout- plenty and excellent quality. Highly recommend.
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