Strahan, Cradle Mountain & Maria Island, TAS
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The Tasmanian Western Wilderness is a wonder all on its own. Its truly out of this world! Strahan Tasmania ,which includes Macquarie Harbour, Sarah Island and the Gordon River cruise,can be described as one of the most unique places in Australia. Strahan is located on a spectacularly beautiful harbour - Macquarie Harbour. Located 298 km west of Hobart, Strahan lies on the edge of the unspoiled beauty of Macquarie Harbour. It is the last outpost of civilisation on the West Coast of Tasmania and is surely one of the loneliest places on earth. Take in the Wilderness - Strahan is a must visit when in Tassie. Perhaps the most famous activity is the Gordon River Cruise that takes in Macquarie Habour and the Lower Gordon River. This is a unmissable cruise in Good or Bad weather! They will take you to the famous Huon Pine plantations, Sarah Island, Hells Gate. From Strahan you can also discover Cradle Mountain - Cradle Mountain forms the northern end of the wild Cradle Mt - Lake St Clair National Park. The jagged contours of Cradle Mountain epitomise the feel of a wild landscape, provide a range of environments to explore. Icy streams cascading out of rugged mountains, stands of ancient pines mirrored in the still waters of glacial lakes and a wealth of wildlife ensure there is always something to captivate you. The area is one of the most popular natural areas in Tasmania. A visit will reveal why. |
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Australia is such a beautiful country and it’s right on our doorstep so it’s time we all got out and about and travel Australia the best way possible, camping and caravanning. For 2012 Series 5 sees us tackle some of Australia's most remotest areas of Western Australia, Northern Territory and Outback Queensland. Our goal "all clear umpire" is to show off some great treasures of our great country, Australia as well as Sheree's homeland of New Zealand and even an extra special motorhome trip thru Alaska, Canada & USA. Rain, hail or shine. 2012 is going to be an exciting year for Great Australian Doorstep so jump on board our travel TV & Radio shows and grab a seat, follow our journey through the Australia, New Zealand, Alaska, Canada & USA. Day by day, week by week, or just click on the town you want to see, places we have stayed, things we have experienced. Go to it and experience, taste, enjoy and encourage others to get out there and enjoy life! Nothing is impossible, nothing is unachievable, no matter what your budget is. |























