Never been to Port Davey?

Here's your chance!

On an island internationally renowned for World Heritage wilderness experiences, Port Davey, in South-West Tasmania, is a stand-out destination.

Yet the extreme isolation that lends this awe-inspiring place its special fascination also severely limits the number of people who will ever experience what is one of the most remote corners of the globe.

Which is why Tasmania's largest wilderness cruise company, World Heritage Cruises, believes that its latest cruise will be a sell-out success.

WHC is planning a one-off, 5-day/5-night cruise to Port Davey and Bathurst Harbour departing Strahan on March 9 and returning to Strahan on March 13.

This wildest of Tasmania's wild places is famously home to the pioneering Denny King, the extremely rare and endangered Orange Bellied Parrot, and the oldest living plant on the planet (a specimen of King's Holly, named for Denny King and estimated to be at least 43,000 years old).

Port Davey is typically an 8-day hike from anywhere, but the 24 passengers on this unique cruising adventure will travel, eat and sleep in the lap of luxury throughout this expedition.

On board the Luxury Exploration Vessel, MV Discovery, passengers will cruise past the rugged headlands and large seal colonies of Tasmania's south-west coastline before entering the mirror-still waters of Port Davey and Bathurst Harbour where they will spend three days totally immersed in the tranquility of this remote and intriguing wilderness.

They will cruise the 32km of sunken glacial valleys that make up Melaleuca Inlet and Bathurst Harbour, visit Denny King's home site, explore

hidden coves and inlets by kayak and Gemini tender and climb to some of the vantage points of the harbour to better appreciate the majestic sweep of this ‘other world' landscape.

Discovery's 12 queen cabins are each provided with panoramic windows, full ensuites and climate control, while the restaurant, bar and lounge areas are fully appointed to provide the 5-star ambience of a small luxury cruise ship.

Only the finest of Tasmanian food and wine is offered daily by Discovery's on board chef.

Passengers will pay just $1995 each (around $400 a day) to savor this once-in-a-lifetime experience, which is another reason why WHC expects the cruise to fill quickly.

Inquiries about this exciting expedition can be made by phoning 1800 777 445.