From Hobart: Great Lake and Untamed High Country Small Group Tour
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From Hobart: Great Lake and Untamed High Country Small Group Tour
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From Hobart: Great Lake and Untamed High Country Small Group Tour
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The only one day (9.5 hour) driving tour to the Great Lake and Central Plateau, including wilderness, highland lakes and a veteran hydro power station. Your local guide David, learned relevant scientific disciplines at the University of Tasmania and worked for the organization that manages the lakes. Tour a 1916 Hydro power station, capture its stories and charm. Drive to the massive Great Lake to see the Miena dams, Reynolds Island and absorb the birds eye view at the Great Lake Lookout. Then stroll among rare pencil pines to behold pristine Pine lake. We then take in the alpine rainforest, dramatic escarpment and views of Northern Tasmania at the Liffy Forest Lookout. In addition, enjoy the great highland scenery as we drive to and from Hobart.
Itinerary
Bothwell
1 hours 30 minsAdmission Ticket FreeDrive through Hobart and Southern Midlands farming district to the historic highland town of Bothwell. Here we see heritage buildings including the local post office which is a mid-1800s two-Storey Colonial Georgian building. You will be able to pick up hot drinks during this stop.Waddamana Power Station Heritage Site
1 hours 15 minsAdmission Ticket FreeWe drive through farmland and forest to the small settlement of Waddamana. Here you will visit Hydro Tasmania's first power station which was the centre-piece of the Great Lake Power Scheme. Your local guide will share with you the story of its rise and dramatic fall. You will also see antique power generation equipments that is more than a hundred years old and hear stories of some of the local pioneers.Arthurs Lake
1 hours 5 minsAdmission Ticket FreeDrive up onto the central plateau and pass the historic hydroelectric lake which is called Penstock Lagoon. Entering through the fishing village of Flintstone, guests will experience an expansive view of Tasmania's fourth largest lake and its islands. Guests will also see the historic pumping station that pumps water up to the great lake. Then we will stop at the Arthurs Lake Road house for a warm lunch purchased by guests.Great Lake
1 hours 15 minsAdmission Ticket FreeAt the Miena Dam travelers will see the large rock fill dam and the historic 1922 parly submerged concrete arch dam and see sweeping views o the Great Lake Tasmania's third largest lake. We take a schenic drive along the shore of this giant lake telling its stories and pointing out places of interest. We make a stop at Reynolds Neck and embark on an investigative walk to determine if Reynolds Island the lakes largest is actually an island. We continue our scenic drive past Breona and learn how the pioneers delivered the cement and built the 1922 Miena Dam without trucks or rail access.Great lakes lookout
25 minsAdmission Ticket FreeWe receive a birds eye view of thre Great Lake, its islands and surounding moorlands, forests and mountains. A great moment to get your camera out.Pine Lake
20 minsAdmission Ticket FreeWe will have a short walk to the pristine Pine Lake through a forest of rare pencil pines which only grow in Tasmania. Your locak guide will bring this into focus with his Tasmania University studies in botany, geology, rivers, and lakes.Liffey Forest Lookout
5 minsAdmission Ticket FreeWe will arrive at the Lookout to witness the steep rocky Escarpment and smell the leafy rainforest, where the central Pateau high country dramatically drops away towards the northKempton
10 minsAdmission Ticket FreeWe will have a short stop at this histoic midlands town and admire its heritage buildingCentral Plateau(Pass by)
Admission Ticket FreeWe will pass through the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area Central Plateau Conservation area section. Here we will stop at Pine Lake and the Liffey Forest Lookout mentioned as attractions, but beyond these we will see as we drive: Alpine boulder fields Rats castle mountain Alpine rainforest Rare Tasmanian Pencil Pines Snow gum forests Tasmainian apine plants
What's included
INCLUDED
university trained local guide
entry to the Waddamana Power Station Museum and World Heritage Area
Air-conditioned vehicle
sound system in the bus
stunning lookouts, great for photography
easy guided nature walk
NOT INCLUDED
Lunch
Snacks
Additional information
Must Know
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Good To Know
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Location
Address
Bothwell, Tasmania, Australia
Provider
Island of Tasmania Tours
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