The Pillinger Explorer

From $163.84 per person Lowest Price Guarantee

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You can select up to 10 travelers in total.

Adult (15-99) Minimum: 1, Maximum: 10

Child (5-14) Minimum: 0, Maximum: 10

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Partially Refundable If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

Option 1

2 Adults x $166.04

$332.08

Approx Total

$332.08

Inclusions / Exclusions

Mobile ticket
Offered in: English
Morning Tea
Soda/Pop
Chef-prepared gourmet lunch
Fully guided experience
Morning tea
Alcoholic Beverages

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Overview

Embark on an unforgettable adventure aboard the MV Sophia from Strahan! Sail across Macquarie Harbour, immersing yourself in the rich history and natural wonders of Pillinger's old township. Explore ruins and lush rainforests, as you cruise towards the iconic Hells Gates. Marvel at the engineering feat of the Training Wall and visit Bonnet Island's historic lighthouse, home to a charming penguin colony. Indulge in a gourmet lunch prepared by Strahan Village chefs before returning to Strahan, all while enjoying the comfort and luxury of the MV Sophia.

Meeting points

Guests check in for the Pillinger Explorer inside the Gordon River Cruises terminal.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

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Enjoy morning tea before a guided walk and interpretation through the Pillinger ruins.

1 hour
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Guests can enjoy views of Reindeer Lodge from the water.

20 minutes
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Step ashore to hear stories of the old lighthouse keeper and his family and marvel at stunning views of Ocean Beach and beyond.

15 minutes

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Partially Refundable

April 23100% refund

April 26No refund

You can cancel up to 3 days in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 3 full days before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 3 full days before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 3 full days before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.

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Reviews

4.5

11 reviews

Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews

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Reviews by TravelOne travelers

Showing 1-5 of 9 reviews with 5 stars

Great experience

Published on Sep, 2024

Great experience and learning about the history. Great crew, morning tea, delicious lunch and wine. Would recommend this to friends as an adventure.

Amazing

Published on Jun, 2023

A steady cruise across the harbour to Pillinger, the heads and lunch at Bonnet Island. Erin gave us a fantastic run through the history of Pillinger and led us through what is left of the town. The rainforest has taken much of it back including an orchid and white bellied sea eagle as extras. Des drove Sofia, ably throughout the trip. Great morning tea and lunch also included.

Exceptional

Published on May, 2023

This is one of the best cruises we've ever done, we were blown away with what we saw and the knowledge that Des and Erin had was amazing. Would definitely recommend this cruise if you come to Strahan

A must do when in Strahan

Published on Mar, 2022

This was a fantastic experience with Jock an absolutely great driver and guide. We just could not fault this tour from the itinerary , the driver and guide, the food and the boat. All just awesome and cannot recommend highly enough, an absolute must do when in Strahan.

Amazing day in Strahan

Published on Sep, 2021

This experience was well worth it. The small group tour included lunch and a very detailed explanation of historic Pillinger. Hannah was so knowledgeable and friendly; the perfect guide. A highlight would have to be the sighting of dolphins near Hell’s Gate. So beautiful.

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