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Located
on Macquarie Harbour on the west coast of Tasmania, Strahan was once the
port for the mineral fields of the 19th-century boom times, handling
more cargo than any other port in Tasmania. It was originally called
Long Bay and Regatta Point, then in 1892 it was proclaimed a town, and
named after Tasmanian Governor, George Strahan. The area was
originally known for the magnificent timber, Huon Pine, that was widely
used in boat building. Between 1822 to 1834, convicts on the
Sarah
Island penal settlement were mainly employed cutting the timber for
boat building. Today, the Union Steamship building and the Customs
House are reminders of that era. Gateway to the World Heritage Area,
this small township is offering a range of accommodation options from
backpackers through to five star motels, and is the perfect place from
which to explore the Franklin-Gordon Wild Rivers National Park. Bookings
are essential during the summer period of December through to
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