Protecting the wild

We're here to not only share our Tasmanian World Heritage Wilderness Area, but also to protect it. By minimising our own impact and giving our guests the opportunity to connect with the ancient wild, together we can look after this incredible place for generations to come.

People enjoying the mountain view from Gordon River Cruise
Cruise ship experience in Gordon River near Gordon River Cruise

Tranquility defined

Every morning Gordon River Cruises is the first to carve through the still, mirror-like waters of the Gordon River to embark on a journey through this uniquely unspoiled part of the world.

On board, cinematic floor-to-ceiling windows and forward-facing seats offer an unrivalled perspective, as we make our way through the UNESCO Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area.

ECOSTAR ACCREDITATION

We proudly hold EcoStar environmental accreditation, highlighting our commitment to not only minimal impact operation but advocacy on behalf of Tasmania’s wild places. Of the utmost importance to us, is the idea that our guests cruise with us and take away with them, a truer understanding of the values of the UNESCO Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area.

People enjoying a view from the cruise near Gordon River Cruise
A Penguin captured at The Wilderness near Gordon River Cruise

WILDCARE

Gordon River Cruises is a 'Natural Partner' of Wildcare, a non-profit organisation that supports a number of groups statewide, making positive contributions to preserving and maintaining our native flora and fauna.

More specifically, we're the founding funding partner for the Wildcare gift fund dedicated to helping Tasmania's penguins. 

BIODIVERSITY SUPPORT

As part of a long-standing commitment, we raise funds for the effort to save the critically endangered Orange Bellied Parrot, a native bird species that migrates between western Tasmania and Victoria and is under significant threat. 

In addition, we are a proud supporter of the Tasmanian Raptor Refuge, located in southern Tasmania. We regularly see White Bellied Sea Eagles while on our cruises, so the ability to contribute to the health of the species, along with other Tasmanian raptors, is important to us.

Landscape View of the Gordon River near Gordon River Cruise
A lady on The Pillinger Explorer tour near Gordon River Cruise

SUPPORTING TASMANIA'S WILD PLACES

A valid parks pass is required for entry into Tasmania's national parks.
Click the below link to purchase your Parks Pass prior to travelling with Gordon River Cruises.

If you have any further questions regarding the Parks Pass, please contact parkfees@parks.tas.gov.au.