| Strahan Tasmania |
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- Strahan Tasmania |
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Location Overview
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This is the only town on the rugged and dangerous western coast. Though only a shadow of its former self, the town is rich in convict, logging and mining history. A penal settlement was established on Sarah Island in the middle of Strahan harbour in 1821 and convicts worked 12 hours a day in leg irons felling Huon pine. The settlement was infamous for its brutality but became redundant after the `escape-proof' penal settlement was built at Port Arthur. In the late 19th century, it became a booming port transporting copper, gold, silver and lead from mines on the west coast. These days it's a charming seaside town and a base for exploring the beauty of the Gordon River. Cruises, scenic flights, jet-boat rides and 4WD wilderness trips can all be arranged in Strahan for the Gordon River region.
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