Discover some of the most amazing things to do in the west coast of Tasmania

There is a year-round calendar of activities and things to do in Strahan and on the west coast and you may want to plan your holiday based on what’s on – from local markets and exhibitions to theatre performances,… Read More

There is a year-round calendar of activities and things to do in Strahan and on the west coast and you may want to plan your holiday based on what’s on – from local markets and exhibitions to theatre performances, festivals and parades as well the perennial and iconic West Coast Wilderness Railway and Gordon River Cruises.

Here are just a few highlights:

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Twilight Harbour Cruise

Twilight Harbour Cruise with Amy Pegg

Step aboard the spectacular Spirit of the Wild for a 3-hour late afternoon cruise complete with a welcome glass of sparkling wine, oyster tastings, canapés and the acoustic sounds by Amy Pegg . Saturday 8 February | Departs 5pm | Returns 8pm Adults | $100.00 pp Highlights and inclusions • Upon departing Strahan enjoy a glass of Tasmanian sparkling or premium beer and oysters on the upper-viewing deck, offering glorious 360° views • Cruise to Hells Gates at the mouth of the Macquarie Harbour • Enjoy chef-prepared canapés showcasing our local produce • Sit-back, relax, and enjoy the live solo acoustic sounds of talented local singer-songwriter Amy Pegg • Take in magnificent harbour and ocean views from one of three viewing decks or from the comfort of a seat What do I need to know? Cruise check-in is 4.30pm for 5pm departure from the main wharf in Strahan This cruise will have no designated seating, meaning you are free to move around the vessel as you please. Price…

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St. Patricks Day Party

If you are keen for some green, you are in luck! Hamers Bar turns green this March 14 to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with a pre-paddy’s day party. Come along early for a pub feed before live music, plenty of pints and Irish cheer. Hobarts favourite brother/sister Duo, Matt and Abby will keep you entertained with old classics that never fade and catchy tunes of today. Hamers Bar | 7-11.30pm | Irish beer and cocktail specials | No cover charge

The Ship that never was

The Ship That Never Was

Performed daily, between September and May, this is Tasmania’s longest running play that tells the dramatic and hilarious tale of the theft by ten convict shipwrights of the last ship built on Sarah Island in 1834. Performances are held in the Richard Davey Amphitheatre at the Strahan Visitor’s Centre.

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