Cruise back to another time and another place

One of Tasmania's best wilderness cruises

Please note that our primary vessel, Spirit of the Wild , is undergoing a limited period of maintenance. During this period, Lady Jane Franklin II will operate. If you hold a cruise reservation with us, it is still valid and if you have any questions, please feel free to…

Please note that our primary vessel, Spirit of the Wild, is undergoing a limited period of maintenance. During this period, Lady Jane Franklin II will operate. If you hold a cruise reservation with us, it is still valid and if you have any questions, please feel free to contact us.

We will show you a side of Tasmania like no other: our award-winning Tasmanian-owned Gordon River Cruises give you a unique perspective on our natural wilderness and the amazing west coast.

The Gordon River is one of our natural wonders and an amazing location for a wilderness cruise. From deep within the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area it winds its way through the rainforest to arrive at the wide expanse of Macquarie Harbour, then through the narrow entrance of Hells Gates into the Southern Ocean.

Your wilderness cruise departs from Strahan, a picturesque historic harbour-side village on the edge of Macquarie Harbour and the Franklin-Gordon Wild Rivers National Park.

Keep your camera at the ready... The Spirit of the Wild is the first boat on the Gordon River each day and the reflections on the water have to be seen to be believed.

The Gordon River Cruise is a favourite amongst all guests, including international visitors. We're proud to provide Gordon River Cruises tour interpretation translated as audio tours into German, French, Cantonese and Mandarin.

As one of the best things to do in Strahan, the half-day Gordon River Cruise is a spectacular way to experience this part of Tasmania.

“A really interesting trip, great narration from the captain, fascinating visit to Sarah Island with a guided tour. Informative rain forest walk. Delicious…”

kitnsimon, via Tripadvisor,

“Do spend the money and enjoy the upper deck. It is an experience you'' always remember. It is better than business class, with off set leather seating.…”

sueandjim78, via Tripadvisor,

“This was a fabulous way to spend a Sunday. Our total experience, began with the lovely, friendly and helpful ladies in the booking office to which nothing…”

Peter Kim B. via Tripadvisor,

“This was a full day tour with excellent commentary from the crew on the history of the harbour, particularly the establishment of the penal settlement…”

Philippa L, via Tripadvisor,

“We did the cruise on a rainy Thursday but still enjoyed it immensely. The service we received was perfect, the staff were fantastic. Having now visited…”

Len B, via Tripadvisor, Australia

Cruise back to another time and another place

One of Tasmania's best wilderness cruises

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“A really interesting trip, great narration from the captain, fascinating visit to Sarah Island with a guided tour. Informative rain forest walk. Delicious…”

“Do spend the money and enjoy the upper deck. It is an experience you'' always remember. It is better than business class, with off set leather seating.…”

“This was a fabulous way to spend a Sunday. Our total experience, began with the lovely, friendly and helpful ladies in the booking office to which nothing…”

“This was a full day tour with excellent commentary from the crew on the history of the harbour, particularly the establishment of the penal settlement…”

“We did the cruise on a rainy Thursday but still enjoyed it immensely. The service we received was perfect, the staff were fantastic. Having now visited…”

RACT members receive a 25% discount on accommodation at Strahan Village. Interstate and international auto club membership provides a 15% accommodation discount.