# Sarah Island, Macquarie Harbour

> The ruins of a harsh convict station from 1822 to 1833 on a small island in Macquarie Harbour, reached on Gordon River cruises.

Source: https://camping-spirit.com/places/au-sarah-island-macquarie-harbour/

The ruins of a harsh convict station from 1822 to 1833 on a small island in Macquarie Harbour, reached on Gordon River cruises. Guides tell stories of escapes and boat building; bring a rain jacket.

- **Nearest town:** Strahan, Tasmania
- **Category:** History & culture
- **GPS:** -42.2231, 145.3532
- **Editor's pick:** ★

## Good to know

**Best time to go:** The most pleasant months are usually November–March. Still fine, with some compromises, in April–May and October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

## Featured in these trip guides

- [Cradle Mountain, the West Coast and the Lyell Highway](https://camping-spirit.com/guides/au-tas-cradle-west-coast/)

## Nearby

- [Strahan Waterfront](https://camping-spirit.com/places/au-strahan-waterfront/) – 8 km
- [West Coast Wilderness Railway](https://camping-spirit.com/places/au-west-coast-wilderness-railway/) – 23 km
- [Iron Blow Lookout](https://camping-spirit.com/places/au-iron-blow-lookout/) – 24 km
- [Corinna Wilderness Experience](https://camping-spirit.com/places/au-corinna-wilderness-village/) – 67 km

## FAQs

### Where is Sarah Island, Macquarie Harbour?

Sarah Island, Macquarie Harbour is in Strahan, Tasmania, at GPS -42.2231, 145.3532.

### Which road trips pass Sarah Island, Macquarie Harbour?

Sarah Island, Macquarie Harbour is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Cradle Mountain, the West Coast and the Lyell Highway.

### What is there to see near Sarah Island, Macquarie Harbour?

Places worth a stop nearby: Strahan Waterfront (8 km), West Coast Wilderness Railway (23 km), Iron Blow Lookout (24 km) and Corinna Wilderness Experience (67 km).

### When is the best time to visit Sarah Island, Macquarie Harbour?

The most pleasant months are usually November–March. Still fine, with some compromises, in April–May and October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)