Gordon Dam and Lake Pedder Wilderness Day Tour From Hobart

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Gordon Dam and Lake Pedder Wilderness Day Tour From Hobart

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10h
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Overview

Embark on a full-day adventure into the heart of Tasmania’s wilderness. Experience the thrill of walking across Gordon Dam, Australia’s tallest arch dam, and take in breathtaking views straight down. Explore the stunning Lake Pedder, with its vibrant waters and fascinating history. Wander through lush temperate rainforest on a gentle, informative walk and uncover the secrets of its remarkable trees.

Highlights include:

Crossing the 140m-high Gordon Dam, feeling its dramatic scale.
Enjoying lunch beside Lake Pedder, with its striking white sand and tannin-stained waters, while learning about its incredible storey.
Discovering the serenity and natural wonders of Tasmania’s temperate rainforest on an easy guided walk.

Activity location

New Norfolk
- New Norfolk, Tasmania, Australia

Meeting/Redemption Point

New Norfolk
- New Norfolk, Tasmania, Australia

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Gordon Dam and Lake Pedder Wilderness Day Tour From Hobart

10h
English

Pickup included

Travellers

Language options: English

Starting time: 7:00 AM

Price details

NZ$298.85 x 1 AdultNZ$298.85

Total

Until Sat, 18 Apr

What's included, what's not

Admission fee
Bottled water
Entrance fee
Air-conditioned vehicle
Coffee and/or Tea
Breakfast
Lunch

Know before you book

Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travellers
Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Activity itinerary

New Norfolk

We leave Hobart and travel west along the scenic Lyell Highway. Along the way, we pause in a charming historic town, established in 1807, where you’ll have the chance to purchase lunch and enjoy a hot drink from a local bakery.

Creepy Crawly Nature Trail

1h
Admission ticket included

We then continue along the scenic Gordon River Road, passing through towering eucalyptus forests. Upon arrival in the lush temperate rainforest, you’ll visit the Creepy Crawly Walk, where your guide leads a 40-minute informative wilderness walk, including navigating steps and climbing over fallen logs.

Teds Beach Campground

2m
Admission ticket included

As we journey past dramatic, steep mountains and take in the sweeping views of Lake Pedder, we arrive at the lakeside Ted’s Beach. Here, you can fully connect with nature on a relaxed shoreline walk, enriched by David’s university-level knowledge of botany, geology, and freshwater ecosystems. You may even enjoy a refreshing barefoot dip in the lake. Take time to unwind and enjoy lunch at Ted’s Beach, known for its striking white quartzite shoreline.

Lake Pedder Lookout

20m
Admission ticket included

After a short drive, we reach a scenic lookout offering breathtaking bird’s-eye views of the lake and the rugged, glaciated mountain ranges of the southwest. Pause for a moment, take a deep breath, and fully absorb the spectacular surroundings.

Gordon Dam

1h
Admission ticket included

After another short drive, we arrive at Gordon Dam, where you’ll walk across the 140-metre-high wall, feeling tiny against its immense scale. There’s plenty of time to capture photos, soak in the views, or, if you’re brave, look down into the gorge far below. Take in the dramatic beauty of Gordon Gorge, with pristine temperate rainforest on one side. Then turn around to admire Lake Gordon, Australia’s largest water storage. Your guide, David, will share his first-hand experience from working with Hydro Tasmania, including his role in helping determine the lake’s volume. To finish, climb the 185 steps back up to the road.

Gordon Dam Lookout

15m
Admission ticket included

After a brief drive, we reach the elevated vantage points of Nob Hill Lookout and Gordon Dam Lookout, offering even more spectacular views—so breathtaking that one guest famously exclaimed, “I believe I can fly!”

Southwest National Park (Pass by)

Southwest National Park forms part of the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area. Visitors will encounter dramatic, steep quartzite mountains, expansive button grass plains, towering eucalypt forests, and lush rainforests, all complemented by sweeping vistas of Lake Pedder.

Maydena

As we drive through Southwest National Park, we’ll pause briefly in the historic town of Maydena, where charming timber houses sit amidst forest plantations, eucalypt forests, and mountain bike trails. This stop occurs both on the way to and from Lake Pedder, offering views of the dramatic dolerite peaks of Mount Field National Park, sometimes capped with snow. From there, we continue back to Hobart, travelling along the picturesque Derwent Valley.

Location

Activity location

New Norfolk
- New Norfolk, Tasmania, Australia

Meeting/Redemption Point

New Norfolk
- New Norfolk, Tasmania, Australia

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