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Macquarie Harbour is the only large natural harbor on the west coast of Tasmania. It is the jewel of Tasmania's West Coast and a protected UNESCO World Heritage Area. The harbour is protected by two lighthouses and shielded from the Southern Ocean by Cape Sorell and Wellington Heads.

In the far south west corner is the former penal colony, Sarah Island. Convicts sent to work here called the entrance to the harbor ‘Hell's Gates’. The sheer volume of water that the the King and Gordon Rivers pour into Macquarie Harbour create hazardous tidal currents and hence the name 'Hell's Gates'.

The small port of Strahan is also located on the shores of Macquarie Harbour. Another port was developed on the south east section called Pillinger. This was abandoned and most of the town has been reclaimed by forest. There are some substantial and fascinating relics that can be explored on bush walks in the area.

The best way to discover the Mcquarie Harbour is to take a cruise. Highlights of any journey include views of the crags of Frenchmans Cap, an evening walk on Sarah Island, exploration of the historic ghost-port of Pillinger or a walk to the Birchs Inlet sanctuary to view the orange-bellied parrot, one of the rarest birds on Earth.

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Strahan Holiday Park
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Strahan Holiday Park is proudly family owned and operated, and is centrally located within Strahan, Tasmanias Premier destination. Only a 10...
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Wheelhouse Luxury Apartments
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Wheelhouse Luxury Apartments offer exquisite self-contained accommodation overlooking Macquarie Harbour in Strahan, on the West Coast of TAS....
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Castaway Holiday Apartments
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Castaway Apartments provide a stylish apartment base located just 5 mins stroll from the town centre of Strahan, and just two minute walk to the...
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Aldermere Estate Luxury Self Contained Apartments
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Aldermere Estate Luxury Self Contained Apartments provide boutique B&B accommodation in the heart of Strahan.
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Risby Cove
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Risby Cove provides fantastic resort style accommodation in Strahan, only 2 hours from Cradle Mountain.
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Gordon River Cruises
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Discover the secrets of the West Coasts majestic World Heritage wilderness with Gordon River Cruises aboard Lady Jane Franklin II.
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World Heritage Cruises
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World Heritage Cruises provide specialist eco-tourism cruises on the spectacular Gordon River in Strahan, tours depart the Strahan Wharf daily....
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West Coast Yacht Charters
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West Coast Yacht Charters offers skippered cruises on Macquarie Harbour,and the famous Gordon River from Strahan on the west coast of Tasmania....
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Franklin Manor Restaurant
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The Franklin Manor Restaurant has a proud history of dining excellence. With its contemporary design, relaxed atmosphere and mouth-watering menu -...
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