Food & Wine

Strahan has always been a working fishing port. Today, the town’s lobster boats and long-liners still tie up at the wharf to unload their catch, not far from Lady Jane Franklin II, the magnificent Gordon River Cruise boat.

Fresh, sweet and succulent, a West Coast lobster (Tasmanian crayfish to the locals) is a rare treat.

In quiet corners of Macquarie Harbour, the floating rings of marine farms dot the surface – Tasmanian Atlantic salmon and ocean trout thrive in the chilly waters. Strahan restaurants offer the freshest salmon and trout you’ll ever taste direct from net to plate.

To accompany the West Coast’s unforgettable seafood, a Tasmanian chardonnay, riesling or sauvignon blanc is the perfect choice.