Is it better to stay in Queenstown or Strahan?

Strahan is a picturesque tourist town with good accommodation and food choices. Queenstown is a frontier mining town with far fewer accommodation and food choices. While staying at Queenstown would give you a head start on the drive to Hobart, you may find Strahan more comfortable.

Is it worth going to Strahan?

Yes. Strahan is worth it for all the reason that he mentioned. After our 7 day trip a few years ago the only thing I regretted was not spending two nights in Strahan, staying there only one night, instead of spending a night in Launceston.

What shops are in Strahan?

Local Supermarkets & Grocery Stores in Strahan TAS

Riteway Supermarkets. More info. The Esplanade, Strahan, TAS, 7468.
Sam’s Cut Price Stores. More info. Main St, Strahan, TAS, 7468.
Evans IGA Supermarket. More info. 52 Orr St, Queenstown, TAS, 7467.
Evans IGA Supermarket. More info.
IGA X-press Rosebery. More info.

How many days do you need in Strahan?

1. Re: How long to spend in Strahan? You need a full day for the Gordon river cruise and another day for the West Coast Wilderness Railway. And yes it is a long way; too far to go there unless you do the cruise and/or rail trip.

How long should I stay in Strahan?

Is Devonport Tasmania worth visiting?

It is often overlooked by tourists so it really carries the quality of a place left to explore in peace – a place where you can roam around and feel like a local. Additionally, it’s a great location to base yourself and explore Tasmanian north, interchanging between the neighbouring cities of Burnie and Launceston.

Is there a supermarket in Strahan?

4 Supermarket Grocery found in Strahan TAS Evans IGA not only offers the widest range of goods on the West Coast, but also offers a level of customer service that makes for a unique grocery shopping experience.

Is the Gordon River cruise worth it?

Re: Gordon River Cruise – worth it? Yes, it’s an amazingly beautiful harbour and river with a couple of stops to see huon pine and at Sarah Island. well worth it. In fact, there’s not much point in going to Strahan if you don’t do the cruise and/or the West Coast Wilderness Railway trip.

What is Queenstown Tasmania known for?

Queenstown is the gateway to the west coast with a rich and rugged mining history, a unique ‘moonscape’ and loads of wild west appeal. Queenstown, the largest town in Tasmania’s west, is surrounded by dramatic hills and mountains and was once the world’s richest mining town.

How do you get to Bruny Island?

Bruny Island sits in the D’Entrecasteaux Channel, off the southeast coast of Tasmania – just near the Hobart coastline. It is reached by vehicular ferry which departs regularly from the town of Kettering, about a 40-minute drive south of Hobart. The ferry crossing takes about 20 minutes.

Is there a motel on the west coast of Tasmania?

Motel Strahan, located in Strahan, Tasmania Completed in December 2006, Motel Strahan offers contemporary, stylish accommodation in the township of Strahan on Tasmania’s west coast. Our mission is to provide comfortable, uncompromising accommodation, at great prices.

How many hotels are there in Strahan, Tasmania?

Strahan offers many lodging options with more than 30 hotels within a 20km radius. Choose from Earth Check certified properties shown to exceed best practices for waste, water and energy use, to a garden-side self-sufficient apartment complete with kitchen and laundry facilities.

Where are the best places to stay in Strahan?

Situated in Strahan, this motel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Strahan Golf Club, Strahan Harbour, and Botanical Garden… Situated in Strahan, this cottage is within a 15-minute walk of Strahan Harbour and Botanical Garden Reserve. Strahan Golf Club…

Is the Strahan area in Tasmania a wilderness area?

Strahan is one of the few places left where city dwellers can feel the true meaning of a genuine wilderness area without having to hike days with their home on their back. Tasmania is cool, green, wild and friendly. Strahan is in the centre of all this Wilderness.