Strahan,a town full of surprises
Strahan is a tiny seaside town set on the waters edge of Macquarie Harbour. The roads that you must travel to access Strahan consist of many twists and turns. As we set off from Cradle Mountain it was not long before the tight bends began. Luckily we did not encounter any snow. I was bad enough dealing with the bends, I can't imagine what I would be like with both snow and hair pin bends at the same time. But the bonus from travelling the high roads is always the view. And Tassie is one place where the views are magnificent.We travelled through some lovely little towns on our way to Strahan.
We found a friendly place for a rest stop at a town called Tullah. There is a wonderful large area to pull up with your caravan and very clean toilets. This is also the place where you will discover the Wee Georgie Wood Steam Train. We had the pleasure of having a chat with the guys who were working on a new engine and they invited us to view their workshop. Thanks Guys we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves.
Zeehan was also another interesting town. We had a walk along the main street, admiring the old architecture. The museum took our eye and we debated as to whether to enter or not. We decided that we would continue on. We have since been told that the museum is fabulous and worth a stop. Of well, you win some and lose some.
There are so many interesting stops on the way, so give yourself time to take it all in.
On arrival at Strahan we checked in to the Strahan Beach Tourist Park. A nice small park with very friendly staff. It is close to the water and there is a walking track into town. Our cabin was cosy, warm and had everything that we needed.
One of the reasons that I wanted to visit Strahan was that my grandmother was born there, my great grandfather worked as a harbourmaster there, and my great uncle's name was on the war memorial there as he was one who did not return from World War One. So I was pleased that I could throw in a little bit of family history research. Now I am regretting driving past the Zeehan museum.
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| Spirit of the Wild |
We did discover that some businesses close down in the quieter months but not Gordon River Cruises. It was not on our list of things to do but I am so pleased we chose to relax on board Spirit of the Wild. The cruise takes you out through Hell's Gate; a quiet glide up the Gordon River and a walk through the UNESCO World Heritage area. Also is a stop and wander around Sarah Island. What a miserable life the convicts endured whilst there. A buffet lunch is also supplied and by gee was I hungry. And to top off the day, we were greeted by a pod of dolphins on our return. It was well worth the money.
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| Hells Gates |
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| Floating along on the Gordon River |
We had the benefit of meeting some lovely people on the cruise. Everyone was always ready for a chat to discuss what had just been experienced or seen. Nev and Anne from Gilgandra were wonderful to talk to and like us, were thoroughly enjoying travelling around this beautiful island state.
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Strahan has many things to see and do, but you need to scratch the surface to find them. You can drive out to Macquarie Heads or perhaps jump on the Wilderness Railway. If you are keen on bushwalking you may like to do a short walk to Hogarth Falls. This walk features as one of the 60 Great Short Walks.
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| Hogarth Falls |
Yes there is so much to do in Strahan, and there is always someone who is willing to help you or offer great suggestions
Happy travelling everyone and stay safe.
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