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Strahan Seaplanes and Helicopters

The Esplanade, Strahan, Tasmania, Australia
+61 3 6471 7718
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Ranked #6 of 9 attractions in Strahan
Type: Tours
Traveller Description: Strahan Seaplanes and Helicopters conducts scenic flights from  Strahan village of the Franklin & Gordon Rivers. A highlight of the tour is a... more »
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Walsall, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 March 2013

This was a new experience for me as I hadn't been in a seaplane before. We took off from Strahan & flew across Macquarie Harbour with fantastic views of the harbour, the islands & beautiful Ocean Beach. Then followed amazing views of the winding Gordon River & the endless- seeming impenetrable forest, saved from being dammed in the 1980s, a... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 February 2013

We didn't have time for the boat - but this was the best way to see the wilderness - landing on the Gordon River - AMAZING. Beautiful waterfall deep in the wilderness - a great experience. My suggestion - miss the boat - do this. Ben was a great pilot - young gun and alot of fun.

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Perth, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 February 2013

Take off from Strahan Harbour, out over Hells Gates, Sarah Island and the fish farms then up over the Franklin wilderness area to land on the gordon river. Simply amazing - we did the flight afer the cruise and it was such an awesome experience. It is well worth the price. Thanks Ben.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 January 2013

What a great experience. Fantastic views of the western wilderness and landing on the Gordon river was awesome. From booking our flight with Geoff to our pilot Ben we had a great time. It may look expensive but personally I have rarely spent money so wisely

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 December 2012

Great experience fantastic tour and information during the flight, can be little bumpy so not sure if you eat before of after the journey, but I would recomend this trip

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 December 2012

An altogether different perspective of the wildness of tassie. Fly over hells gates and ocean then navigate back over the rainforrest and mountains then back to land way upstream on the Gordon river to taste the fresh but tannin stained water. Definitely compliments the cruise and if you want to fully engage the world heritage Forrest is a must. THANKYOU... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 November 2012

I initially was not that keen but once I made the decision to go up in the seaplane I knew this was going to be something very special. It lived up to my expectations and more. The flight over parts of the Franklin and Gordon rivers was amazing. To see it up close, a land that time forgot, uninhabitable world... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 January 2012

Took a flight over Macquarie Harbour and the Gordon/Franklin Rivers. The weather was threatening and the ride sometimes bubby but the pilot was great - calm confident and I'm sure capable. Views magnificent and you can appreciate the whole glory and value of keeping this area’s nature preserved. Booking was quick and easy, and safety briefing adequate without scaring you.... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 December 2011

We took a seaplane flight. This was a first for us and despite the smooth take-off and flight i was pretty scared on the way to the waterfall. On the way back i could not have been more relaxed as it became more than obvious that Dave is a very experienced pilot flying a great little seaplane he is very... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 October 2011

Dave our pilot was sensational. After a nervous start for myself I felt very at ease in his capable pilot hands. His knowledge of the area, insight, attention to detail and easy going nature made this a very pleasant experience. With the company of Richard and Louise (strangers prior to this experience) we had a great time. Would VERY highly... More

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