Resting on the shores of Macquarie Harbour on the western coast of Tasmania, the small town of Strahan serves as an excellent base from which to explore the exquisite surrounding region. The town is set on the edge of the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area and is the gateway to the World Heritage listed Franklin–Gordon Wild Rivers National Park. Boats, helicopters, and planes use Strahan as a jumping off point to explore the magnificent southwestern wilderness. In the west, giant dunes provide wonderful opportunities for sandboarding and tobogganing. The town is steeped in stories from convicts and pioneers, owing to the Macquarie Harbour is Sarah Island’s history as a convict prison. Don’t miss the chance to experience a steam train journey from Queenstown to Strahan, which includes stops for rainforest walks, panning for gold, and wild honey tastings.