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Date ideas in Strahan
8 date ideas around Strahan, from a cruise up the Gordon River and the rack railway from Queenstown to dinner at Risby's, the Paragon's art deco screen and the walk to Montezuma Falls. Swipe through them above, or browse every one below. Each was checked on the place's own website: what it is, when it's on and what it costs.
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For couples: 2 date ideas in Strahan
Hogarth Falls. Photo: BriYYZ from Toronto, Canada · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons ↗
STRAHAN
Rainforest stroll to Hogarth Falls
From Peoples Park in Strahan an easy track winds through tall gums and rainforest trees like leatherwood to a pretty waterfall. It is a gentle walk to fit in before dinner.
When Any day; 2.4 kilometres return, 40 to 50 minutes
Cost Parks Tasmania lists no fee for the walk
Checked on the official website, 7 Oct 2026
Nelson Falls. Photo: JJ Harrison · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons ↗
QUEENSTOWN
A short boardwalk to Nelson Falls
On the Lyell Highway east of Queenstown, a flat boardwalk follows a river through mossy forest of sassafras and myrtle to a beautiful set of falls. Panels on the way explain the ancient ferns and trees.
When Any day; 1.4 kilometres return, about 20 minutes
Cost Parks pass needed (daily vehicle pass $49.15)
Checked on the official website, 7 Oct 2026
Food and drink: 2 date ideas in Strahan
Regatta Point, where Risby Cove sits. Photo: JarrahTree · CC BY 2.5 au · Wikimedia Commons ↗
STRAHAN
Dinner on the harbour at Risby's, Strahan
Risby's sits on the water at Risby Cove, with quiet views over Macquarie Harbour. Its seasonal menu uses Tasmanian meat, organic vegetables and local seafood, matched with island wines, gins and whiskies.
When Dinner nightly from 5.30pm
Cost Pay per dish; 10% weekend surcharge
Checked on the official website, 7 Oct 2026
Macquarie Harbour at Strahan. Photo: HilACT · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons ↗
STRAHAN
Sunset drinks at View 42, Strahan Village
View 42's bar at Strahan Village looks out over Macquarie Harbour. Order a cocktail or a Tasmanian wine by the wood fire and watch the sun go down over the water.
When Open from 2pm daily (reopened 25 September 2026)
Cost Pay per drink
Checked on the official website, 7 Oct 2026
Views and climbs: 2 date ideas in Strahan
Steam on the West Coast Wilderness Railway. Photo: Christopher Neugebauer · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons ↗
QUEENSTOWN
Steam up the rack railway from Queenstown
An Abt steam locomotive hauls you out of Queenstown and up a three-kilometre rack section through dense rainforest to Rinadeena Saddle. On the way you stop at Lynchford to try gold panning.
When Tuesday to Saturday at 10am on the current timetable; three hours return
Cost Standard class $99 per adult; premium class $140
Checked on the official website, 7 Oct 2026
ROSEBERY
Follow the old tramway to Montezuma Falls
This walk follows the route of an old mining tramway through rainforest of myrtle, sassafras and tree ferns to one of Tasmania's highest waterfalls. A suspension bridge gives the best view of the drop.
When Any day; 11.5 kilometres return, about three hours from Williamsford
Cost Parks Tasmania lists no fee for the track
Checked on the official website, 7 Oct 2026
Shows and music: 1 date ideas in Strahan
The Paragon Theatre, Queenstown. Photo: Jimmyjrg · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons ↗
QUEENSTOWN
Art deco movie palace at the Paragon, Queenstown
The Paragon opened as a talkie theatre in 1933 and now runs as a small luxury cinema. Wander its art deco halls and original projectors with a wine, or book a film in the dress circle booths.
When Self-guided visits from 10am in business hours; film sessions on the website
Cost Self-guided visit $7 per person; film tickets on the booking page
Checked on the official website, 7 Oct 2026
On the water: 1 date ideas in Strahan
The Gordon River. Photo: HilACT · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons ↗
STRAHAN
Up the Gordon River with World Heritage Cruises
Cruise out through Hells Gates and up the Gordon River into World Heritage rainforest. The day includes a guided walk on Sarah Island and a rainforest boardwalk at Heritage Landing.
When Daily, 9am to about 3pm from Strahan Wharf (board 30 minutes before)
Cost Main deck with lunch $160 per adult; upper deck window seats with lunch, a drink and morning tea $225
Checked on the official website, 7 Oct 2026
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