Guidebook for Strahan
Food Scene
The coffee from here is first class. It is in the heart of the main attractions in Strahan, and is a 10 minute walk from the units at The Esplanade.
15 locals recommend
The Coffee Shack
19 EsplanadeThe coffee from here is first class. It is in the heart of the main attractions in Strahan, and is a 10 minute walk from the units at The Esplanade.
Take aways from here satisfy a family. Wide range to choose from.
12 locals recommend
Molly's Takeaway Cafe
8 Innes St ETake aways from here satisfy a family. Wide range to choose from.
The menu here is very interesting. Our guests come away very happy. Just a short 10 minute walk away.
12 locals recommend
Bushman's Strahan
1A Harold StThe menu here is very interesting. Our guests come away very happy. Just a short 10 minute walk away.
This great restaurant on The Esplanade has a good reputation. Bookings are essential.
17 locals recommend
Risby Cove
EsplanadeThis great restaurant on The Esplanade has a good reputation. Bookings are essential.
Drinks & Nightlife
This local pub has great space for families, and good sized meals
15 locals recommend
Regatta Point Tavern
125-129 EsplanadeThis local pub has great space for families, and good sized meals
Hamer's Hotel
EsplanadeThis pub is right in the heart of Strahan.
Sightseeing
Amazing railway through wild and isolated countryside. Very good commentary about the history here. Clever design by Mr. Abt for steep terrain.
27 locals recommend
West Coast Wilderness Railway (Regatta Point Station, Strahan)
62 EsplanadeAmazing railway through wild and isolated countryside. Very good commentary about the history here. Clever design by Mr. Abt for steep terrain.
Gordon River Cruises
24 EsplanadeDaily cruises to the mighty Gordon River and Sarah Island.
The walk to Hogarth Falls is great. About 45 minutes return. OK for wheelchairs most of the way. This is rain-forest right in Strahan. The BBQ and toilet block at the entrance to the walk is 50metres up the road from The Esplanade units.
11 locals recommend
Hogarth Falls Track
Hogarth Falls TrackThe walk to Hogarth Falls is great. About 45 minutes return. OK for wheelchairs most of the way. This is rain-forest right in Strahan. The BBQ and toilet block at the entrance to the walk is 50metres up the road from The Esplanade units.
Parks & Nature
Spend the night on the large yacht "Stormbreaker" on the famous Gordon River. Kayak, fish, sail. Really good commentary by the owner/skipper Trev.
9 locals recommend
West Coast Yacht Charters
59 EsplanadeSpend the night on the large yacht "Stormbreaker" on the famous Gordon River. Kayak, fish, sail. Really good commentary by the owner/skipper Trev.
It is the longest beach in Tasmania, giving you hours of exploring. Not suitable for swimming, but it is wild.
11 locals recommend
Ocean Beach
It is the longest beach in Tasmania, giving you hours of exploring. Not suitable for swimming, but it is wild.
Arts & Culture
For most of the year this play is performed live in the heart of Strahan, each night at 5.30 for about an hour. In winter, it's in the warmth of the cinema at Risby Cove. It's great fun for young and old, telling the story of the last convicts who left the penal settlement of Sarah Island in Macquarie Harbour.
12 locals recommend
The Ship That Never Was
For most of the year this play is performed live in the heart of Strahan, each night at 5.30 for about an hour. In winter, it's in the warmth of the cinema at Risby Cove. It's great fun for young and old, telling the story of the last convicts who left the penal settlement of Sarah Island in Macquarie Harbour.
Shopping
Very special local timbers are for sale in all shapes and sizes. This shop is unique, and the staff members are knowledgeable about their stock of timbers.
10 locals recommend
Tasmanian Special Timbers Shop Strahan
EsplanadeVery special local timbers are for sale in all shapes and sizes. This shop is unique, and the staff members are knowledgeable about their stock of timbers.
Special local timbers used to make useful items and gift-ware. Have a look at the other original items too. Often there are photographic and painting exhibitions.
14 locals recommend
Wilderness Woodworks Strahan
12 EsplanadeSpecial local timbers used to make useful items and gift-ware. Have a look at the other original items too. Often there are photographic and painting exhibitions.
Essentials
All units have free WIFI.
Strahan IGA Everyday Supermarket and News
1 Reid St