TELLBY
English
Heritage

World Heritage Cruises

Tasmania · Australia

8 story sections
History & cultureBY TELLBY

Contents

8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines
  1. 1World Heritage Cruises

    Welcome to the edge of the world, specifically the historic wharf of Strahan on Tasmania's wild West Coast. You are about to embark on a journey through one of the last remaining untouched wilderness areas on the planet, a…

    Listen in the app
  2. 2The Vessel — Engineering for the Wilderness

    Step aboard the 35-meter catamaran, a masterpiece of modern maritime engineering specifically adapted for the delicate ecosystem of the Gordon River. As you find your seat—perhaps opting for the premium upper deck with its…

    Listen in the app
  3. 3Hell’s Gates — The Treacherous Threshold

    As we approach the narrow opening where Macquarie Harbour meets the Southern Ocean, we encounter a place known to history as Hell's Gates. This name was bestowed by the convicts of the early 19th century, who believed that…

    Listen in the app
  4. 4Sarah Island — The Crucible of Punishment

    We now step ashore on Sarah Island, a place that, for twelve years, served as a secondary penal settlement for those who had reoffended within the colony. It quickly gained a reputation as the most brutal and bloody of all such…

    Listen in the app
  5. 5Sarah Island — The Shipyard of Redemption

    There is a second, more industrious chapter to the story of Sarah Island. By 1825, even as the floggings continued, the island began to transform into a major industrial shipyard. …

    Listen in the app
  6. 6The Gordon River — The Mirror of Tannins

    We now glide into the mouth of the Gordon River, leaving the open harbor behind for the deep silence of the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area. The first thing you will notice is the extraordinary color of the water. …

    Listen in the app
  7. 7Heritage Landing — The Ancient Sentinels

    We disembark at Heritage Landing for a stroll through an ancient forest that feels like a living museum. This short walk of about 400 meters takes us deep into a dense canopy where trees have stood for centuries, and in some…

    Listen in the app
  8. 8Closing

    As our vessel turns back toward Strahan, take a final look at the receding wilderness of the Gordon River. The journey back is often quicker, but it provides a necessary space for reflection on the layers of history we have…

    Listen in the app

What is World Heritage Cruises?

World Heritage Cruises is a place in Tasmania · Australia with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.

Key facts
LocationTasmania · Australia
TypeHeritage
Story sections8
Text languageEnglish
Coordinates-42.1534, 145.3279
Last updated
Listen in the app