From Hobart: Gordon Dam and Lake Pedder Wilderness Day Tour
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Take a one-day journey deep into the heart of Tasmania’s wilderness. Walk across the 140m high Gordon Dam-Australia’s highest arch dam. Encounter Lake Pedder with its rich colors and intriguing story. Venture into the temperate rainforest. • Dare to cross the 140m Gordon Dam, Australia’s highest arch dam looking straight down • Lunch beside magnificent Lake Pedder, with its white sand and colourful tannin stained waters and learn its incredible history • Discover the beauty and tranquility of Tasmania’s temperate rainforest as you enjoy a short easy walk and learn its trees and their secrets.9 hours 30 minutes
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Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)
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Transportation amenities : In-vehicle air conditioning. Air-conditioned vehicle
Food and drink : Lunch. Lunch
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- Maximum 10 travellers in this tour.
Locations in the itinerary
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New Norfolk
New Norfolk, AustraliaWe depart Hobart heading west then following the Lyell Highway. We will make a short stop at this historic town dating back to 1807, to pick up lunch and hot drinks at a local bakery50 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location2
We then will drive through the tall eucalyptus forest on the Gordon River Road. You will then arrive in the temperate rainforest at the Creepy Crawly Walk where your guide takes you on a 40 minute informative wilderness walk including climbing the stairs over the logs1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket IncludedView Location
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Teds Beach Campground
Strathgordon, Australia, 7139As we pass the incredibly steep mountains and sweeping views of Lake Pedder, we will arrive at the Lake's Teds Beach, time to immerse right into nature through the lake shore walk, with David's university level knowledge of botany, geology and lakes and rivers. You might possibly have a bare feet dip in the lake.
Lunch, relax at Lake Pedder's white quartzite Teds Beach1 hour 40 minutes • Admission Ticket IncludedView Location4
Lake Pedder Lookout
Strathgordon, Australia, 7139After a short drive, we will arrive at the lookout for a stunning birds eye view of the lake and the rugged glaciated mountain ranges of the southwest. Take a deep breath and take it all in. 20 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location5
Gordon Dam
Gordon River Road, Strathgordon, Australia, 7001After another short drive, we will scurry across the 140m high Gordon Dam, feeling like mice in comparison, with plenty of time to take photos, take it all in or look down to the base of the gorge 35 stories below if you you dare.
Experience in the breathtaking steep Gordon Gorge, with untouched temperate rainforest on your left, then turn 180 degrees and on your right behold Lake Gordon Australia's largest water storage dam. David your guide will share with you his first hand knowledge of how he helped to dtermine its volume when he worked for Hydro Tasmania. We climb 185 stairs back to the road. 1 hour 10 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location6
Gordon Dam Lookout
Gordon River Rd, Strathgordon, Australia, 7139Another short drive, we then gain an even higher perspective from the Nob Hill lookout and Gordon Dam lookout where one guest exclaimed Ï believe I can fly". 15 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView LocationSouthwest National Park(Pass By)
AustraliaSouth West National Park is part of the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage area. Travelers will see incredibly steep and rugged quartzite mountains, button grass plains, Tall Eucalypt forest and rainforest. They will also see sweeping views of lake pedder.View Location7
Maydena
Maydena, AustraliaDrive through the Southwest National Park, we will then make a short stop at the town of Maydena with historic timber houses surrounded by forest plantations eucalypt forest and mountain bike trails. We stop here briefly both on the way to and from Lake Pedder and can get views of the abrupt sometimes snow covered dolerite peaks of the Mount Field National Park.
We will then head back to Hobart with along the scenic Derwent Valley. 2 hours 45 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView LocationMeeting and Pickup
Starting point
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Corner of Elizabeth street and Davey street in front of the Tamanian Travel and Information Centre.View Location
End point
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Corner of Elizabeth street and Davey street in front of the Tamanian Travel and Information Centre.View Location
Pickup details
Customers must make their own way to and meet at the start point- Travelers CANNOT choose a custom pickup or meeting location.
Additional Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Travel Time is included in Tour duration.
Language And Guide
Tour Guide Available In
- English
Ticket Details
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- One per booking
Ticket Redemption
No redemption point. This is a direct entry ticketCancellation & Refunds
Cancellable up to 24 hours before the travel date (local supplier time) for a full refund. A 100% cancellation penalty applies for cancellations submitted less than 24 hours before the start time.- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Suplier may cancel the activity on account of bad weather conditions.
- Suplier may cancel the activity due to too few participants.
- Cancel at least 1 day before activity starts in Australia/Hobart time to receive 100% refund.
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