Gordon River Cruise: Tasmanian Wilderness

Explore the UNESCO Tasmanian Wilderness on a tranquil Gordon River Cruise. Enjoy chef-prepared meals and expert guides aboard Spirit of the Wild.

Duration: 6 hours
Cancellation: 72 hours
Highlights
  • Gordon River - Glide silently through the World Heritage wilderness aboard the Spirit of the Wild, powered by electric motors. This serene experience is truly unforgettable. Listen to our knowledgeable guides share the river’s stories and disembark at Heritage Landing for a guided tour of the ancient rainforest. Upon returning to the vessel, savor…
What's Included
  • On-board restrooms
  • Dedicated on-board guides
  • Quiet cruising under electric motors on the Gordon River
  • Chef-prepared buffet lunch on morning cruises
What's Not Included
  • Drinks, unless you travel on the Premier Upper Deck. Cash bar available on the Main Deck
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Information

Named ‘Tasmania’s Best Guided Tour’ in 2018, a Gordon River Cruise takes you deep into the UNESCO Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area, to explore a place rich with natural histories and tales of human history. Cruise into this wild place aboard Spirit of the Wild, a custom-built vessel, equipped with electric motors to allow you to cruise quietly…

Location
24 Esplanade
Esplanade
We are located in the cruise terminal on the wharf
Cancellation Policy

If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

Customer Ratings
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Jonathank7
Mar 7, 2026
An essential Tassie experience... - What a fantastic trip this was, combining natural beauty and valuable history and geography lessons with comfort and a gentle stroll or two, the latter in the rain forest and on Sarah's island. Our journey was on Sunday, 15th Feb and we - fortunately - experienced glorious weather. The staff were helpful, knowledgeable and friendly, and the buffet (we were main window) was excellent - better than expected. Thoroughly recommended.
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Goulburn
Mar 5, 2026
Fantastic - This tour was excellent. We did the premium upper deck option for $300 ahead and the food and service was five star KELLY and her Irish assistant looked after us so well. Nothing was a problem and they’re extremely patient and pleasant with everybody. The two of them worked so hard to make sure we had a very pleasant tour.
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Guyf671
Feb 23, 2026
Gordon River Cruise. Strahan - Absolutely stunning scenery. The weather was perfect for our day but I think the experience would be a lot different on a rainy day. Well worth the cost
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Z6913dsjackied
Feb 22, 2026
Great trip. Staff were friendly and helpful. - Great trip. Staff were friendly, knowledgeable and helpful. Places visited were interesting. Lovely lunch included.
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Rod_b
Feb 19, 2026
Excellent service very relaxing cruise - Great cruise. Great views from all seats. Nice easy walk around Sarah Island. The lunch was fresh and plentiful
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Joshley49
Feb 17, 2026
Gordon River Cruise - Fabulous! - My husband & I have done this cruise several times previously. We choose the upper deck for the views & the attentive service of the allocated crew members. This time, the experience exceeded every expection due to the incredible attention to detail of the 'dynamic duo' who attended our every need. They were Hannah & Kelly. It was a full boat but they made sure everyone on the upper deck was well fed, well watered & well entertained. They knew all about the local produce & wines & passed on their vibrant 'passion' for Tasmanian products to the passengers. The two guides , James & Claire, knew their stuff and supplemented the brilliant audio-visual presentation. The Sarah Island visit was equally informative with Lyle who passed on the information with an individual flair. A brilliant day despite the weather with many thanks ,again, to Kelly & Hannah for making it a special day.
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Debbie_b
Feb 16, 2026
Wonderful Experience - Great service from the friendly ladies in the ticket office/shop to the staff on board. Very comfortable seats. Wonderful food selection for lunch, chicken, smoked salmon, prawns, pasta, salads, rolls and all great quality. Great selection of Tasmanian alcohol and snacks (not included in your ticket price). We loved the whole trip it was SO informative and beautiful. Highly recommended trip.
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Debra
Feb 16, 2026
Great experience whilst in Strahan - We lashed out in the premium experience. The leather recliners, staff service, drinks choice and food were all excellent. Really enjoyed the Sarah island tour. Can highly recommend
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Raymond_f
Feb 16, 2026
World time forgot and a walk into history - From the time we arrived and boarded the vessel, we treated very special, all staff were great, the food was exceptional and l couldn't fault anything except the weather, and that didn't even put a damper on the day
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Conrad_w
Mar 6, 2026
Reasonable, but they do... - Reasonable, but they do crap on about acknowledgement of first nations like programmed little puppets.
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From $109
up to 9 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 72 hours before the start of your experience (local time).