20 December 2023
Fishing, kayaking, and BBQing skills were put to the test. Watch the video below to see the players at work, and check out our top 5 favourite campgrounds and picnic/BBQ areas for you to check out this Summer – no matter where you are in Tassie!
Take advantage of Tassie’s pristine waterways, on one of our most popular lakes! Meadowbank is famous for paddling, boating, water skiing and swimming. Whether you’re an experienced paddler or a newcomer, Meadowbank is a great place to get started, with nearby camping and BBQing facilities available.
Hobart Hurricanes BBL Iain Carlise and Riley Meredith, wave to batter Mac Wright, enjoying a stunning day on Meadowbank Lake.
If your holidays are already jam packed, and only have a day to spare, look no further than Trevallyn Dam! Less than 10 minutes from Launceston CBD, this is a great spot for a picnic lunch, game of cricket, or bring along some sausages to cook on the electric BBQs.
Enjoy leisurely trail walks, bike rides, and take in the fantastic view over Trevallyn Dam.
Hobart Hurricanes WBBL bowler Maisy Gibson and batter Lizelle Lee, looking out over Trevallyn Dam in Launceston.
Penstock Lagoon is a premier trout fly fishing waterway, regularly stocked with brown and rainbow trout. But you don’t have to be an angler to enjoy this beautiful destination. A day-use area, four campgrounds, and a boat ramp offer something for everyone.
Riley Meredith gearing up for the catch of the summer.
If you’re looking for a specky, lakeside spot to host your next picnic, look no further than Edgar Dam Campground. Located deep in Tassie’s Southwest, the campground boasts amazing views of nearby ponds and lakes, with plenty of space to enjoy a bike ride and picnic. Continue your journey down south to visit the mighty Gordon Dam!
Captain Hurricane and friends enjoying a picnic and BBQ.
Keen to kick-back and relax like our mate, Captain Hurricane? Lake Gairdner is a basic but peaceful campsite, suitable for self-sufficient campers. Relax on the green shores, enjoying Tasmania’s unique wilderness. Or, if you’re hungry like a hurricane, there is a good population of brown trout available at the lake. Just half an hour’s drive from Cradle Mountain, the campground is in the heart of Tassie’s Wilderness World Heritage Area.
Captain Hurricane catching some Tassie 'rays.
Once our very first hydropower station, now a museum open for all to enjoy. If you’re travelling through the lakes in the Central Highlands, drop into Waddamana Power Station to get up close and personal with its mighty Pelton-wheel turbines. BBQ and picnic facilities are available for free on the lawns out the front – so grab the whole family for a fun day out!
Interested to learn more about Waddamana Power Station? Check it out by clicking here.
Hobart Hurricanes WBBL Maisey Gibson, wicket keeper Emma Manix-Geeves, and Lizelle Lee cooking up a storm.
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The Waddamana Power Station Heritage Site has re-opened to the public, having survived Tasmania's relentless summer fires. It is Hydro Tasmania’s first power station and the centrepiece of the Great Lake Power Scheme, which is entered on the Tasmanian Heritage Register.
To coincide with the opening of the angling season, we asked our Senior Aquatic Scientist David Ikedife for some tips on where to head to make the most of Tasmania's waterways
If you’re packing the camping gear into the boot of the car this holiday season there’s a good chance you’ll come across some of our camping and recreation sites. If you’re not sure where they are or which one would be best for you, take a look at our ‘find-a-site’ interactive map.