STRAHAN   ( pop. 701 )

( West )

In Brief | Distances | What to See & Do | Services
Where to Stay | Where to Eat

IN BRIEF Fishing and convicts! The infamous Sarah Island penal colony is situated in the Macquarie Harbour near Strahan.

Strahan is a little town nestling on the shores of Macquarie Harbour, the second largest harbour in the southern hemisphere after Sydney. It is the only safe anchorage on Tasmaniaçs west coast.

Strahan is now the most popular tourist destination on the west coast.

DISTANCES Queenstown - 41 km, 45 mins
Burnie - 196 km, 2 hrs 45 mins
Devonport - 245 km, 3.5 hrs
Launceston - 290 km, 4 hrs
Hobart - 298 km, 4.5 hrs
WHAT TO SEE & DO Historical Heritage Area Public Parks & Reserves Lookout Wildlife Parks, Sanctuaries & Zoos Natural Wonders Picnic Facilities Barbecue Facilities Walking Tracks & Trails Fishing Swimming Golf Course
SERVICES Petrol Post Office EFTPOS Groceries Public Toilets Public Telephone Regional Tourist Information

MOBILE PHONE SERVICES ( This should be used as a guide only. Some areas can be marginal. )
Telstra Digital
Hand Phone		 Telstra Digital
Car Phone		 Telstra Analog Optus Digital
Hand Phone		 Optus Digital
Car Phone		 Optus Analog
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WHERE TO STAY Bed and Breakfast Hotel Motel Self Contained Caravan Park

Ormiston House

WHERE TO EAT Fast Food Cafe Restaurant

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