Travel along the coast of Tasmania and you will stop at the town of Strahan before you enter the wilderness. This is an interesting and lovely part of the country that you will not want to miss in your lifetime. There are several interesting factual sites to see as well as experiences that vacationers enjoy, along with some great Strahan accommodation to stay in.

The town includes Macquarie Harbor and the Sarah Island along with the Gordon River cruise. Because it is a harbor town there are many opportunities such as this for you to enjoy while you stay. It is truly an unspoiled beautiful part of Tasmania that has been untouched in many ways form the civilized world.

Take time out while you are in Strahan to visit Macquarie Harbor. Enjoy what the harbor has to offer and jump on a cruise of the lower Gordon River. There is also Ocean Beach to enjoy a few miles down the coast if you want to soak up the sun.

Take in the history of the area at the Strahan Wharf Center. There you can retrace history and how the town was formed and the exciting things that have occurred there. Strahan central is also a great piece of history in the town. Once the hub for the railway, it is now a pleasant cafe for you to enjoy a meal with a sense of history while you do.

For the more daring adventure stop by Hells gate and see how convicts saw their last glimpse of civilization before going to prison. The encampment was a harsh way to spend your criminal time in one of the most isolated places on earth. Be glad you are just visiting.

In 1822 Sarah Island was the last stop for many convicts. Both men and women were kept there. They were separated in living quarters but joined together through the harsh conditions that existed. This included no water and bad weather. It is not used today for internment but is still standing for us to see a piece of history that had occurred.

All of these are great Strahan attractions for the tourist and many more exist for you to enjoy. There is shopping, fine dining and great food everywhere for your stay as well as lovely accommodations. There are many online sites that give you specific details on how to plan your trip.

Tasmania has many interesting and fascinating places to see. Strahan is one of these locations. Check to see what rates are today to place and begin your fun adventure.